Calculate your Kentucky take-home pay after federal, state, Social Security, and Medicare taxes using 2026 tax brackets.
Your Take-Home Pay
$59,078/annual
| Tax | Amount | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Income Tax | $7,670 | 10.2% |
| State Income Tax | $2,514 | 3.4% |
| Social Security | $4,650 | 6.2% |
| Medicare | $1,088 | 1.5% |
| Total Tax | $15,922 | 21.2% |
| Net Pay | $59,078 | 78.8% |
| Annual | Monthly | Biweekly | Weekly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Pay | $75,000 | $6,250 | $2,885 | $1,442 |
| Total Tax | $15,922 | $1,327 | $612 | $306 |
| Net Pay | $59,078 | $4,923 | $2,272 | $1,136 |
Kentucky uses a flat income tax rate of 3.50% on taxable income. This means all residents pay the same percentage regardless of how much they earn. Combined with federal taxes and FICA, your total effective tax rate will depend on your income level.