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Delivery Driver Salary in Kentucky (2026)
$20.78 per hour · take-home ≈ $35,402/year ($2,950/month) for a single filer
Delivery Driver pay range in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $26,780 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $33,510 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $43,230 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $57,950 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $84,040 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 15,630 Delivery Driver jobs in Kentucky (occupation code 53-3033, “Light Truck Drivers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kentucky
A median Delivery Driver salary of $43,230 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 $35,402 — an effective tax rate of 18.1%.
| Gross (median) | $43,230 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,008 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,307 |
| Kentucky state income tax | −$1,513 |
| Take-home (annual) | $35,402 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,950 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Kentucky paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Delivery Driver make in Kentucky?
- The median Delivery Driver salary in Kentucky is $43,230 per year ($20.78 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $33,510 and $57,950.
- What is the take-home pay for a Delivery Driver in Kentucky?
- On the median salary of $43,230, a single filer in Kentucky takes home about $35,402 per year ($2,950 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.1%.
- How many Delivery Driver jobs are there in Kentucky?
- BLS counts 15,630 Delivery Driver 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.