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Distribution Manager Salary in Kentucky (2026)
$48.24 per hour · take-home ≈ $75,907/year ($6,326/month) for a single filer
Kentucky ranks 39th of 51 states for Distribution Manager pay, with a median about 9% below the national average. Of the 2,340 Distribution Manager jobs BLS counts in Kentucky, the typical worker earns $100,340 a year — though pay ranges from $58,250 for newcomers to $175,390 at the top.
Distribution Manager pay range in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $58,250 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $73,900 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $100,340 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $131,510 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $175,390 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,340 Distribution Manager jobs in Kentucky (occupation code 11-3071, “Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kentucky
A median Distribution Manager salary of $100,340 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 $75,907 — an effective tax rate of 24.3%.
| Gross (median) | $100,340 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,245 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,676 |
| Kentucky state income tax | −$3,512 |
| Take-home (annual) | $75,907 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,326 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Kentucky paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Distribution Manager make in Kentucky?
- The median Distribution Manager salary in Kentucky is $100,340 per year ($48.24 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $73,900 and $131,510.
- What is the take-home pay for a Distribution Manager in Kentucky?
- On the median salary of $100,340, a single filer in Kentucky takes home about $75,907 per year ($6,326 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.3%.
- How many Distribution Manager jobs are there in Kentucky?
- BLS counts 2,340 Distribution Manager 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.