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Civil Engineer Salary in Kentucky (2026)
$48.53 per hour · take-home ≈ $76,302/year ($6,358/month) for a single filer
Civil Engineer pay range in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $65,660 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $78,960 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $100,930 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $122,930 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $143,680 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,690 Civil Engineer jobs in Kentucky (occupation code 17-2051, “Civil Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kentucky
A median Civil Engineer salary of $100,930 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 $76,302 — an effective tax rate of 24.4%.
| Gross (median) | $100,930 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,375 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,721 |
| Kentucky state income tax | −$3,533 |
| Take-home (annual) | $76,302 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,358 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Civil Engineer make in Kentucky?
- The median Civil Engineer salary in Kentucky is $100,930 per year ($48.53 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $78,960 and $122,930.
- What is the take-home pay for a Civil Engineer in Kentucky?
- On the median salary of $100,930, a single filer in Kentucky takes home about $76,302 per year ($6,358 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.4%.
- How many Civil Engineer jobs are there in Kentucky?
- BLS counts 2,690 Civil Engineer 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.