Busser Salary in Kentucky (2026)
$12.66 per hour · take-home ≈ $22,371/year ($1,864/month) for a single filer
Busser pay range in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $15,870 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $20,640 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $26,330 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $30,780 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $37,330 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,350 Busser jobs in Kentucky (occupation code 35-9011, “Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kentucky
A median Busser salary of $26,330 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 $22,371 — an effective tax rate of 15.0%.
| Gross (median) | $26,330 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,023 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,014 |
| Kentucky state income tax | −$922 |
| Take-home (annual) | $22,371 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $1,864 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Busser make in Kentucky?
- The median Busser salary in Kentucky is $26,330 per year ($12.66 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $20,640 and $30,780.
- What is the take-home pay for a Busser in Kentucky?
- On the median salary of $26,330, a single filer in Kentucky takes home about $22,371 per year ($1,864 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.0%.
- How many Busser jobs are there in Kentucky?
- BLS counts 3,350 Busser 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.