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Event Planner Salary in Kentucky (2026)
$23.69 per hour · take-home ≈ $40,052/year ($3,338/month) for a single filer
Kentucky ranks 43rd of 50 states for Event Planner pay, with a median about 20% below the national average. Of the 1,110 Event Planner jobs BLS counts in Kentucky, the typical worker earns $49,280 a year — though pay ranges from $31,310 for newcomers to $80,110 at the top.
Event Planner pay range in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $31,310 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $38,810 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $49,280 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $62,930 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $80,110 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,110 Event Planner jobs in Kentucky (occupation code 13-1121, “Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kentucky
A median Event Planner salary of $49,280 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 $40,052 — an effective tax rate of 18.7%.
| Gross (median) | $49,280 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,734 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,770 |
| Kentucky state income tax | −$1,725 |
| Take-home (annual) | $40,052 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,338 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Kentucky paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Event Planner make in Kentucky?
- The median Event Planner salary in Kentucky is $49,280 per year ($23.69 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $38,810 and $62,930.
- What is the take-home pay for a Event Planner in Kentucky?
- On the median salary of $49,280, a single filer in Kentucky takes home about $40,052 per year ($3,338 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.7%.
- How many Event Planner jobs are there in Kentucky?
- BLS counts 1,110 Event Planner 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.