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Cost Estimator Salary in Kentucky (2026)
$36.00 per hour · take-home ≈ $58,887/year ($4,907/month) for a single filer
Kentucky ranks 41st of 51 states for Cost Estimator pay, with a median about 6% below the national average. Of the 1,960 Cost Estimator jobs BLS counts in Kentucky, the typical worker earns $74,880 a year — though pay ranges from $46,410 for newcomers to $119,530 at the top.
Cost Estimator pay range in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $46,410 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $57,990 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $74,880 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $98,450 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $119,530 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,960 Cost Estimator jobs in Kentucky (occupation code 13-1051, “Cost Estimators”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kentucky
A median Cost Estimator salary of $74,880 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 $58,887 — an effective tax rate of 21.4%.
| Gross (median) | $74,880 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,644 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,728 |
| Kentucky state income tax | −$2,621 |
| Take-home (annual) | $58,887 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,907 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Kentucky paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Cost Estimator make in Kentucky?
- The median Cost Estimator salary in Kentucky is $74,880 per year ($36.00 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $57,990 and $98,450.
- What is the take-home pay for a Cost Estimator in Kentucky?
- On the median salary of $74,880, a single filer in Kentucky takes home about $58,887 per year ($4,907 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.4%.
- How many Cost Estimator jobs are there in Kentucky?
- BLS counts 1,960 Cost Estimator 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.