Kentucky Paycheck Calculator 2025
Kentucky charges a flat 4% state income tax, withheld on top of federal income tax and FICA.
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Estimated take-home pay (Bi-weekly (every 2 weeks))
$2,247.86
$58,444 per year · 77.9% of gross
Deduction breakdown (per paycheck)
- Gross pay
- $2,884.62
- − Federal income tax
- $305.73
- − Social Security (FICA)
- $178.85
- − Medicare (FICA)
- $41.83
- − Kentucky state income tax
- $110.35
- Take-home pay
- $2,247.86
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How taxes work in Kentucky
Kentucky levies a flat state income tax of 4%. Unlike a progressive system, the same rate applies to all of your taxable income rather than rising as you earn more.
Kentucky applies a standard deduction of about $3,270 for single filers before the tax is calculated.
On top of this 4% state tax, every Kentucky paycheck also has federal income tax and FICA (6.2% Social Security plus 1.45% Medicare) withheld.
Example: take-home pay on $60,000 in Kentucky
Here's how a $60,000 salary breaks down for a single filer paid bi-weekly in Kentucky. After all taxes, take-home pay is about $48,069 per year — 80.1% of gross. Adjust the calculator above for your own numbers.
| Line item | Per year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $60,000 | $2,308 |
| − Federal income tax | $5,072 | $195 |
| − Social Security (FICA) | $3,720 | $143 |
| − Medicare (FICA) | $870 | $33 |
| − Kentucky state income tax | $2,269 | $87 |
| Take-home pay | $48,069 | $1,849 |
Estimate for a single filer, 2025 tax year, no pre-tax deductions. Figures are rounded. See our methodology for assumptions.
Sources and limitations
The 2025 Kentucky tax inputs on this page are based on Tax Foundation's 2025 state income tax survey. The estimate covers federal income tax, state income tax, Social Security, and Medicare. It does not include local taxes, state disability or unemployment withholding, tax credits, pre-tax benefits, or employer-specific deductions.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Kentucky have a state income tax?
Kentucky charges a flat 4% state income tax, withheld on top of federal income tax and FICA.
What is the Kentucky income tax rate?
Kentucky uses a single flat rate of 4% on taxable income. The same rate applies regardless of how much you earn.
How much is taken out of a paycheck in Kentucky?
Federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%), and Medicare (1.45%) are withheld nationwide. In addition, Kentucky withholds state income tax as described above. Use the calculator on this page for an estimate based on your salary.