Kentucky paycheck calculator 2026
A single filer earning $60,000 in Kentucky takes home about $48,290 a year, or $1,857.31 every two weeks, in 2026. Kentucky has a flat 3.5% income tax; treat state figures as rough estimates, not exact withholding.
Updated 2026-10-02 · 2026 tax year
Kentucky take-home pay by salary
| Salary | Federal | FICA | KY tax | Take-home | Per biweekly check |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $1,400 | $32,920 | $1,266.15 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $1,750 | $40,605 | $1,561.73 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $2,100 | $48,290 | $1,857.31 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $2,625 | $58,968 | $2,267.98 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $3,500 | $75,680 | $2,910.77 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $5,250 | $108,541 | $4,174.65 |
Single filer, federal standard deduction, no pre-tax deductions, 2026. State tax is a flat estimate on gross wages and ignores state deductions and exemptions, so it can run high; local taxes not included.
Kentucky payroll taxes
Kentucky has a flat 3.5% income tax. Many cities and counties add occupational license taxes on wages.
Every Kentucky paycheck also carries federal income tax, Social Security at 6.2% up to $184,500 of 2026 wages, and Medicare at 1.45%.
State rates are estimates; check the Kentucky revenue department withholding tables before relying on them.
Questions
How much is taken out of a paycheck in Kentucky?
On $60,000 a year, about $5,020 goes to federal income tax, $4,590 to Social Security and Medicare, and $2,100 to Kentucky income tax, leaving $48,290.
Does Kentucky have a state income tax?
Kentucky has a flat 3.5% income tax. Many cities and counties add occupational license taxes on wages.
What is the Kentucky tax rate used here?
3.5% of wages after pre-tax deductions. You can change the rate in the calculator to match your withholding.