Kentucky income tax in 2026
Kentucky has a flat income tax of 3.5%. Kentucky gives a standard deduction of $3,360 for single filers ($3,360 for married couples).
| Rate | Single: taxable income over | Married filing jointly: over |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5% | $0 | $0 |
Take-home pay at common salaries in Kentucky
For a single filer in 2026 with no 401(k) contributions or local taxes:
| Salary | Take-home per year | Per month | State taxes | Total tax rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $25,353 | $2,113 | $932 | 15.49% |
| $40,000 | $33,038 | $2,753 | $1,282 | 17.41% |
| $50,000 | $40,723 | $3,394 | $1,632 | 18.55% |
| $60,000 | $48,408 | $4,034 | $1,982 | 19.32% |
| $75,000 | $59,085 | $4,924 | $2,507 | 21.22% |
| $100,000 | $75,798 | $6,316 | $3,382 | 24.2% |
| $150,000 | $108,659 | $9,055 | $5,132 | 27.56% |
| $200,000 | $142,045 | $11,837 | $6,882 | 28.98% |
"Total tax rate" includes federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare as well as state taxes.
Other taxes in Kentucky
Many Kentucky cities and counties charge an occupational license tax on wages.
How this estimate works
The calculator applies the 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction, Social Security and Medicare, and Kentucky's 2026 rules to your pay after 401(k) contributions. Head of household filers are estimated with the single-filer state rules. Dependents, tax credits other than personal credits, and some phase-outs for high earners aren't included, so treat the result as a close estimate.
Sources: IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 (federal), Social Security Administration (wage base), Tax Foundation's 2026 state income tax table (state brackets and deductions).
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