Salary Overview for Kentucky
The median individual income in Kentucky is $31,730 per year, while the mean (average) individual income is $42,010. The median household income is $60,407.
Cost of Living Adjusted Salary
Kentucky's cost of living index is 90 (national average = 100). This means the median salary of $31,730 in Kentucky has the purchasing power of approximately $35,256 at the national average cost of living. Your dollar goes further in Kentucky than in most states.
Minimum Wage in Kentucky
The current minimum wage in Kentucky is $7.25/hour, which equals approximately $15,080 per year for a full-time worker (40 hours/week, 52 weeks). See our complete Kentucky minimum wage guide for tipped wages, scheduled increases, and more.
Top Employers in Kentucky
- UPS WorldPort
- Humana
- University of Kentucky
Major Industries in Kentucky
- Logistics
- Healthcare
- Manufacturing
Tax Rates in Kentucky
See the full tax breakdown including income tax, sales tax, property tax, and more on our Kentucky tax rates page.
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