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Claims Adjuster Salary in Kentucky (2026)
$35.50 per hour · take-home ≈ $58,192/year ($4,849/month) for a single filer
Claims Adjuster pay range in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $52,600 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $62,020 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $73,840 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $89,850 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $100,400 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,670 Claims Adjuster jobs in Kentucky (occupation code 13-1031, “Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kentucky
A median Claims Adjuster salary of $73,840 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 $58,192 — an effective tax rate of 21.2%.
| Gross (median) | $73,840 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,415 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,649 |
| Kentucky state income tax | −$2,584 |
| Take-home (annual) | $58,192 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,849 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Claims Adjuster make in Kentucky?
- The median Claims Adjuster salary in Kentucky is $73,840 per year ($35.50 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $62,020 and $89,850.
- What is the take-home pay for a Claims Adjuster in Kentucky?
- On the median salary of $73,840, a single filer in Kentucky takes home about $58,192 per year ($4,849 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.2%.
- How many Claims Adjuster jobs are there in Kentucky?
- BLS counts 3,670 Claims Adjuster 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.