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Bank Teller Salary in Kentucky (2026)
$17.89 per hour · take-home ≈ $30,776/year ($2,565/month) for a single filer
Bank Teller pay range in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $29,770 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $35,270 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $37,210 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $43,320 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $46,000 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,350 Bank Teller jobs in Kentucky (occupation code 43-3071, “Tellers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kentucky
A median Bank Teller salary of $37,210 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 $30,776 — an effective tax rate of 17.3%.
| Gross (median) | $37,210 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,285 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,847 |
| Kentucky state income tax | −$1,302 |
| Take-home (annual) | $30,776 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,565 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Bank Teller make in Kentucky?
- The median Bank Teller salary in Kentucky is $37,210 per year ($17.89 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $35,270 and $43,320.
- What is the take-home pay for a Bank Teller in Kentucky?
- On the median salary of $37,210, a single filer in Kentucky takes home about $30,776 per year ($2,565 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.3%.
- How many Bank Teller jobs are there in Kentucky?
- BLS counts 5,350 Bank Teller 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.