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Data Scientist Salary in Kentucky (2026)
$44.12 per hour · take-home ≈ $70,172/year ($5,848/month) for a single filer
Kentucky ranks 40th of 50 states for Data Scientist pay, with a median about 24% below the national average. Of the 1,540 Data Scientist jobs BLS counts in Kentucky, the typical worker earns $91,760 a year — though pay ranges from $61,990 for newcomers to $156,480 at the top.
Data Scientist pay range in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $61,990 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $75,620 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $91,760 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $121,850 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $156,480 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,540 Data Scientist jobs in Kentucky (occupation code 15-2051, “Data Scientists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kentucky
A median Data Scientist salary of $91,760 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 $70,172 — an effective tax rate of 23.5%.
| Gross (median) | $91,760 |
| Federal income tax | −$11,357 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,020 |
| Kentucky state income tax | −$3,212 |
| Take-home (annual) | $70,172 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,848 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Data Scientist make in Kentucky?
- The median Data Scientist salary in Kentucky is $91,760 per year ($44.12 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $75,620 and $121,850.
- What is the take-home pay for a Data Scientist in Kentucky?
- On the median salary of $91,760, a single filer in Kentucky takes home about $70,172 per year ($5,848 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.5%.
- How many Data Scientist jobs are there in Kentucky?
- BLS counts 1,540 Data Scientist 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.