Including Kentucky's 4.0% state income tax
| Gross Salary | $70,000 |
| Federal Income Tax | −$7,014 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | −$4,340 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | −$1,015 |
| Kentucky State Tax (4.0%) | −$2,800 |
| Take-Home Pay | $54,831 |
On a $70,000 salary in Kentucky, you can expect to take home approximately $54,831 per year, or about $4,569 per month. Your effective total tax rate is 21.7%.