Coach Salary in Kentucky (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $29,516/year ($2,460/month) for a single filer
Kentucky ranks 49th of 51 states for Coach pay, with a median about 25% below the national average. Of the 2,800 Coach jobs BLS counts in Kentucky, the typical worker earns $35,570 a year — though pay ranges from $21,810 for newcomers to $75,710 at the top.
Coach pay range in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $21,810 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $28,640 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $35,570 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $50,820 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $75,710 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,800 Coach jobs in Kentucky (occupation code 27-2022, “Coaches and Scouts”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kentucky
A median Coach salary of $35,570 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 $29,516 — an effective tax rate of 17.0%.
| Gross (median) | $35,570 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,088 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,721 |
| Kentucky state income tax | −$1,245 |
| Take-home (annual) | $29,516 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,460 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Kentucky paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Coach make in Kentucky?
- The median Coach salary in Kentucky is $35,570 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $28,640 and $50,820.
- What is the take-home pay for a Coach in Kentucky?
- On the median salary of $35,570, a single filer in Kentucky takes home about $29,516 per year ($2,460 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.0%.
- How many Coach jobs are there in Kentucky?
- BLS counts 2,800 Coach 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.