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Engineering Manager Salary in Kentucky (2026)
$71.00 per hour · take-home ≈ $107,036/year ($8,920/month) for a single filer
Kentucky ranks 43rd of 51 states for Engineering Manager pay, with a median about 16% below the national average. Of the 1,800 Engineering Manager jobs BLS counts in Kentucky, the typical worker earns $147,680 a year — though pay ranges from $114,220 for newcomers to $201,730 at the top.
Engineering Manager pay range in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $114,220 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $127,880 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $147,680 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $170,650 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $201,730 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,800 Engineering Manager jobs in Kentucky (occupation code 11-9041, “Architectural and Engineering Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kentucky
A median Engineering Manager salary of $147,680 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 $107,036 — an effective tax rate of 27.5%.
| Gross (median) | $147,680 |
| Federal income tax | −$24,177 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$11,298 |
| Kentucky state income tax | −$5,169 |
| Take-home (annual) | $107,036 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,920 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Kentucky paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Engineering Manager make in Kentucky?
- The median Engineering Manager salary in Kentucky is $147,680 per year ($71.00 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $127,880 and $170,650.
- What is the take-home pay for a Engineering Manager in Kentucky?
- On the median salary of $147,680, a single filer in Kentucky takes home about $107,036 per year ($8,920 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 27.5%.
- How many Engineering Manager jobs are there in Kentucky?
- BLS counts 1,800 Engineering 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.