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Dispatcher Salary in Kentucky (2026)
$24.03 per hour · take-home ≈ $40,597/year ($3,383/month) for a single filer
Kentucky ranks 26th of 51 states for Dispatcher pay, with a median about 1% below the national average. Of the 2,440 Dispatcher jobs BLS counts in Kentucky, the typical worker earns $49,990 a year — though pay ranges from $34,880 for newcomers to $77,330 at the top.
Dispatcher pay range in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $34,880 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $41,770 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $49,990 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $61,890 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $77,330 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,440 Dispatcher jobs in Kentucky (occupation code 43-5032, “Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kentucky
A median Dispatcher salary of $49,990 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 $40,597 — an effective tax rate of 18.8%.
| Gross (median) | $49,990 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,819 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,824 |
| Kentucky state income tax | −$1,750 |
| Take-home (annual) | $40,597 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,383 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Kentucky paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Dispatcher make in Kentucky?
- The median Dispatcher salary in Kentucky is $49,990 per year ($24.03 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $41,770 and $61,890.
- What is the take-home pay for a Dispatcher in Kentucky?
- On the median salary of $49,990, a single filer in Kentucky takes home about $40,597 per year ($3,383 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.8%.
- How many Dispatcher jobs are there in Kentucky?
- BLS counts 2,440 Dispatcher 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.