Kentucky Hourly Paycheck Calculator 2026
Estimate your 2026 Kentucky hourly take-home pay after federal tax, has a flat 3.5% state income tax, and FICA. Enter your hourly rate, weekly hours and any overtime to see what actually lands in each paycheck.
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Paid at 1.5× your hourly rate.
Health, HSA, FSA, etc.
- Gross (per paycheck)
- $1,600.00
- Federal income tax
- −$98.55
- Kentucky state tax
- −$48.68
- FICA (SS + Medicare)
- −$122.40
- 401(k) contribution
- −$80.00
- Net (per paycheck)
- $1,250.37
At $20.00/hr for 40 hrs a week, that's about $41,600 a year, of which an estimated $1,266 goes to Kentucky state income tax.
Estimate using 2026 federal and state rates. Excludes local taxes, credits and other deductions.
Kentucky take-home pay by hourly wage
Estimated take-home pay for common full-time wages (40 hours a week, single filer, no 401(k)) in Kentucky for 2026.
| Hourly wage | Weekly net | Bi-weekly net | Annual net |
|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00/hr | $505.28 | $1,010.57 | $26,275 |
| $18.00/hr | $597.50 | $1,195.01 | $31,070 |
| $20.00/hr | $658.98 | $1,317.97 | $34,267 |
| $25.00/hr | $812.68 | $1,625.37 | $42,260 |
| $30.00/hr | $966.38 | $1,932.77 | $50,252 |
| $35.00/hr | $1,107.97 | $2,215.94 | $57,614 |
Figures use 2026 rates and are estimates for planning — not tax advice. They exclude local taxes, credits and other deductions.
Kentucky income tax in 2026, briefly
Kentucky charges a flat 3.5% state income tax — everyone pays the same rate regardless of income. Kentucky's rate fell from 4% to 3.5% on January 1, 2026. Some localities levy occupational taxes not included here.
Frequently asked questions
- How much is $20 an hour after taxes in Kentucky?
- Working 40 hours a week, $20 an hour is about $41,600 a year gross. After 2026 federal income tax, FICA, and Kentucky state income tax (single, no 401(k)), we estimate roughly $34,267 a year take-home — about $658.98 a week or $1,317.97 per bi-weekly paycheck. Enter your own hours and deductions above for a personalized figure.
- Is overtime taxed more in Kentucky?
- No. Overtime pay is taxed at the same income-tax rates as your regular wages — there is no special Kentucky overtime tax rate. A large overtime check can have more tax withheld up front, because payroll systems briefly treat that paycheck as if you earned that much every period, but the extra withholding is reconciled when you file — the actual tax rate on overtime dollars is unchanged.
- Does Kentucky have a state income tax?
- Yes. Kentucky applies a flat 3.5% state income tax to taxable income. Kentucky's rate fell from 4% to 3.5% on January 1, 2026. Some localities levy occupational taxes not included here.
- How accurate is this Kentucky hourly paycheck calculator?
- It's a close estimate, but it doesn't model local (city/county) taxes, tax credits, or every deduction, and rates change over time. Your actual pay stub is the source of truth.