How Kentucky taxes your paycheck
Kentucky taxes wages at a flat 3.5% in 2026.
The standard deduction is $3,360.
Many Kentucky cities and counties add an occupational license tax: pick Louisville or enter your rate.
Kentucky take-home pay by salary (2026)
Single filer, paid biweekly, no 401(k) or other deductions, no local tax.
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | Kentucky tax | Biweekly take-home | Yearly take-home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $54.62 | $88.27 | $35.86 | $975.10 | $25,353 |
| $40,000 | $100.77 | $117.69 | $49.32 | $1,270.68 | $33,038 |
| $50,000 | $146.92 | $147.11 | $62.78 | $1,566.27 | $40,723 |
| $60,000 | $193.08 | $176.54 | $76.25 | $1,861.82 | $48,407 |
| $70,000 | $252.69 | $205.96 | $89.71 | $2,143.95 | $55,743 |
| $75,000 | $295.00 | $220.68 | $96.44 | $2,272.50 | $59,085 |
| $80,000 | $337.31 | $235.39 | $103.17 | $2,401.05 | $62,427 |
| $90,000 | $421.92 | $264.81 | $116.63 | $2,658.18 | $69,113 |
| $100,000 | $506.54 | $294.23 | $130.09 | $2,915.29 | $75,798 |
| $120,000 | $675.77 | $353.07 | $157.02 | $3,429.52 | $89,168 |
| $150,000 | $951.31 | $441.34 | $197.40 | $4,179.18 | $108,659 |
| $200,000 | $1,412.85 | $551.50 | $264.71 | $5,463.25 | $142,045 |
Kentucky local income taxes
Pick your city in the calculator to add it.
| City | 2026 rate |
|---|---|
| Louisville Metro | 2.2% (resident rate: metro 1.25% + transit 0.2% + schools 0.75%) |
Sources
- Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026 (as of January 1, 2026)
- IRS Publication 15-T (2026), Worksheet 1A and Annual Percentage Method tables, p. 10-12
- IRS Publication 15 (2026), What's New, and section 15 (Additional Medicare Tax)
- Louisville Metro Revenue Commission, Form W-1 instructions
Rates checked November 3, 2026. State tax is the yearly Kentucky tax spread over your paychecks; your employer's withholding tables can differ a little. This is an estimate, not tax advice. How the federal part works: paycheck calculator.
Kentucky paycheck questions
How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Kentucky?
For a single filer paid every two weeks, $60,000 a year in Kentucky is about $1,861.82 per paycheck, or $48,407 a year. Each check has $193.08 federal income tax, $176.54 Social Security and Medicare and $76.25 Kentucky income tax withheld, before 401(k) or health insurance.
What is the Kentucky income tax rate for 2026?
Kentucky has a flat 3.5% income tax in 2026.
How much is $25 an hour after taxes in Kentucky?
Full time (40 hours a week, $52,000 a year), $25 an hour in Kentucky comes to about $1,625.37 every two weeks, or $20.32 an hour after taxes, for a single filer.
Does Kentucky have local income taxes?
Yes. Many Kentucky cities and counties add an occupational license tax: pick Louisville or enter your rate. The calculator includes 1 city rate.