Does Kentucky have a state income tax?

Yes. Kentucky has a flat income tax with a top rate of 4%.

How much state tax will I pay on $75,000 in Kentucky?

On $75,000, Kentucky taxes approximately $2,550 in state income tax.

What is the Kentucky income tax rate for 2026?

Kentucky's top marginal rate is 4% for 2026.

When are Kentucky income taxes due?

Kentucky income tax returns are due April 15, 2026. Extensions grant until October 15, 2026.

Does Kentucky tax Social Security benefits?

This varies — check the Kentucky Department of Revenue for current Social Security taxation rules.

All State Calculators

Kentucky Paycheck Calculator 2026

Kentucky Paycheck Calculator

Calculate your exact take-home pay in Kentucky. Updated for 2026 IRS brackets, Kentucky state income tax (up to 4%), and FICA withholding.

Top State Rate

Flat Rate

Tax Structure

April 15, 2026

Filing Deadline

Tax Year 2026 · Updated Jan 2026 · Source: IRS + Kentucky DOR

Step 1 of 3

Income

What is your annual salary?

$20k$500k

Pay Frequency

Paycheck CalculatorTax Year 2026

Your net pay will appear here

Fill in the form and hit Calculate

Salary Reference

Salary vs Take-Home Pay in Kentucky (2026)

Single filer, no deductions. Federal + Kentucky state tax + FICA.

Annual Salary	Federal Tax	KY State Tax	FICA	Net Pay	Effective Rate
$30,000	−$2,168	−$1,020	−$2,295	$24,517	18.3%
$50,000	−$4,868	−$1,700	−$3,825	$39,607	20.8%
$75,000	−$9,768	−$2,550	−$5,738	$56,944	24.1%
$100,000	−$15,103	−$3,400	−$7,650	$73,847	26.2%
$125,000	−$21,353	−$4,250	−$9,563	$89,834	28.1%
$150,000	−$27,853	−$5,100	−$11,475	$105,572	29.6%
$175,000	−$35,210	−$5,950	−$13,388	$120,452	31.2%
$200,000	−$42,160	−$6,800	−$14,924	$136,116	31.9%

Estimates assume single filer, standard deduction, no pre-tax deductions · Source: IRS + Kentucky DOR