Including Kentucky's 4.0% state income tax
| Gross Salary | $85,000 |
| Federal Income Tax | −$10,314 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | −$5,270 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | −$1,232 |
| Kentucky State Tax (4.0%) | −$3,400 |
| Take-Home Pay | $64,784 |
On a $85,000 salary in Kentucky, you can expect to take home approximately $64,784 per year, or about $5,399 per month. Your effective total tax rate is 23.8%.