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Electrical Engineer Salary in Kentucky (2026)
$47.38 per hour · take-home ≈ $74,711/year ($6,226/month) for a single filer
Kentucky ranks 46th of 51 states for Electrical Engineer pay, with a median about 17% below the national average. Of the 1,540 Electrical Engineer jobs BLS counts in Kentucky, the typical worker earns $98,550 a year — though pay ranges from $63,270 for newcomers to $138,460 at the top.
Electrical Engineer pay range in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $63,270 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $77,290 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $98,550 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $117,150 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $138,460 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,540 Electrical Engineer jobs in Kentucky (occupation code 17-2071, “Electrical Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kentucky
A median Electrical Engineer salary of $98,550 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 $74,711 — an effective tax rate of 24.2%.
| Gross (median) | $98,550 |
| Federal income tax | −$12,851 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,539 |
| Kentucky state income tax | −$3,449 |
| Take-home (annual) | $74,711 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,226 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Electrical Engineer make in Kentucky?
- The median Electrical Engineer salary in Kentucky is $98,550 per year ($47.38 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $77,290 and $117,150.
- What is the take-home pay for a Electrical Engineer in Kentucky?
- On the median salary of $98,550, a single filer in Kentucky takes home about $74,711 per year ($6,226 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.2%.
- How many Electrical Engineer jobs are there in Kentucky?
- BLS counts 1,540 Electrical Engineer 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.