Kentucky Paycheck Calculator

Kentucky Flat Tax: 4.00%

Kentucky uses a flat (single-rate) income tax of 4.00% on all taxable income — the same rate regardless of how much you earn. This makes estimating your Kentucky tax straightforward.

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Social Security (6.2%) —

Medicare (1.45%) —

Kentucky State Tax (4.00% flat) —

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Note: Estimates based on 2026 tax rates. Results are for informational purposes only and not tax advice.

Kentucky Tax Summary

Federal Income Tax	10% – 37% (progressive brackets)
Social Security	6.2% (up to $176,100 wage base)
Medicare	1.45% (+ 0.9% over $200k)
Kentucky State Income Tax	4.00% flat rate