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Accountant Salary in Kentucky (2026)
$36.19 per hour · take-home ≈ $59,148/year ($4,929/month) for a single filer
Accountant pay range in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $50,750 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $61,040 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $75,270 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $96,780 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $121,230 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 11,930 Accountant jobs in Kentucky (occupation code 13-2011, “Accountants and Auditors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kentucky
A median Accountant salary of $75,270 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Kentucky state income tax, a single filer keeps about $59,148 — an effective tax rate of 21.4%.
| Gross (median) | $75,270 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,729 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,758 |
| Kentucky state income tax | −$2,634 |
| Take-home (annual) | $59,148 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,929 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Kentucky paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Accountant make in Kentucky?
- The median Accountant salary in Kentucky is $75,270 per year ($36.19 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $61,040 and $96,780.
- What is the take-home pay for a Accountant in Kentucky?
- On the median salary of $75,270, a single filer in Kentucky takes home about $59,148 per year ($4,929 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.4%.
- How many Accountant jobs are there in Kentucky?
- BLS counts 11,930 Accountant jobs in Kentucky in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Kentucky state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Kentucky.