Baker Salary in Kentucky (2026)
$16.29 per hour · take-home ≈ $28,224/year ($2,352/month) for a single filer
Kentucky ranks 45th of 51 states for Baker pay, with a median about 9% below the national average. Of the 1,630 Baker jobs BLS counts in Kentucky, the typical worker earns $33,890 a year — though pay ranges from $24,440 for newcomers to $47,810 at the top.
Baker pay range in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $24,440 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $28,170 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $33,890 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $39,470 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $47,810 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,630 Baker jobs in Kentucky (occupation code 51-3011, “Bakers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kentucky
A median Baker salary of $33,890 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 $28,224 — an effective tax rate of 16.7%.
| Gross (median) | $33,890 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,887 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,593 |
| Kentucky state income tax | −$1,186 |
| Take-home (annual) | $28,224 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,352 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Kentucky paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Baker make in Kentucky?
- The median Baker salary in Kentucky is $33,890 per year ($16.29 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $28,170 and $39,470.
- What is the take-home pay for a Baker in Kentucky?
- On the median salary of $33,890, a single filer in Kentucky takes home about $28,224 per year ($2,352 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.7%.
- How many Baker jobs are there in Kentucky?
- BLS counts 1,630 Baker 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.