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Childcare Worker Salary in Kentucky (2026)
$13.90 per hour · take-home ≈ $24,405/year ($2,034/month) for a single filer
Childcare Worker pay range in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $21,860 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $24,500 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $28,920 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $35,060 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $39,550 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,820 Childcare Worker jobs in Kentucky (occupation code 39-9011, “Childcare Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kentucky
A median Childcare Worker salary of $28,920 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 $24,405 — an effective tax rate of 15.6%.
| Gross (median) | $28,920 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,290 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,212 |
| Kentucky state income tax | −$1,012 |
| Take-home (annual) | $24,405 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,034 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Childcare Worker make in Kentucky?
- The median Childcare Worker salary in Kentucky is $28,920 per year ($13.90 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $24,500 and $35,060.
- What is the take-home pay for a Childcare Worker in Kentucky?
- On the median salary of $28,920, a single filer in Kentucky takes home about $24,405 per year ($2,034 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.6%.
- How many Childcare Worker jobs are there in Kentucky?
- BLS counts 5,820 Childcare Worker 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.