Kentucky taxes and pay, 2026
The numbers that decide what you keep in Kentucky, and a calculator for each one. Updated November 15, 2026.
| Kentucky at a glance | 2026 |
|---|---|
| State income tax | 3.5% |
| State tax on a $60,000 salary | $1,982 |
| Local income taxes | In some cities or counties |
| Take-home pay on $60,000 | $48,408 |
| Rank for take-home pay | 26th of 51 |
| Minimum wage | $7.25 an hour (federal) |
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How Kentucky taxes wages
Kentucky taxes wages at a flat 3.5%.
- Standard deduction (single): $3,360
Take-home pay in Kentucky by salary
| Salary | Take-home / year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $33,038 | $2,753 |
| $60,000 | $48,408 | $4,034 |
| $80,000 | $62,428 | $5,202 |
| $100,000 | $75,798 | $6,316 |
| $150,000 | $108,659 | $9,055 |
Kentucky and its neighbors
| State | Income tax | Take-home on $60,000 | Minimum wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 3.5% | $48,408 | $7.25 |
| Illinois | 4.95% | $47,565 | $15.00 |
| Indiana | 2.95% | $48,650 | $7.25 |
| Missouri | 2%–4.7% | $48,543 | $15.00 |
| Ohio | 2.75% | $49,184 | $11.00 |
| Tennessee | none | $50,390 | $7.25 |
| Virginia | 2%–5.75% | $47,754 | $12.77 |
| West Virginia | 2.11%–4.58% | $48,524 | $8.75 |
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