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Driver/Sales Worker Salary in Kentucky (2026)
$17.80 per hour · take-home ≈ $30,638/year ($2,553/month) for a single filer
Driver/Sales Worker pay range in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $20,800 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $24,960 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $37,030 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $47,300 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $58,920 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,140 Driver/Sales Worker jobs in Kentucky (occupation code 53-3031, “Driver/Sales Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kentucky
A median Driver/Sales Worker salary of $37,030 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 $30,638 — an effective tax rate of 17.3%.
| Gross (median) | $37,030 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,264 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,833 |
| Kentucky state income tax | −$1,296 |
| Take-home (annual) | $30,638 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,553 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Driver/Sales Worker make in Kentucky?
- The median Driver/Sales Worker salary in Kentucky is $37,030 per year ($17.80 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $24,960 and $47,300.
- What is the take-home pay for a Driver/Sales Worker in Kentucky?
- On the median salary of $37,030, a single filer in Kentucky takes home about $30,638 per year ($2,553 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.3%.
- How many Driver/Sales Worker jobs are there in Kentucky?
- BLS counts 6,140 Driver/Sales Worker 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.