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Farmworker Salary in Kentucky (2026)
$15.89 per hour · take-home ≈ $27,579/year ($2,298/month) for a single filer
Kentucky ranks 41st of 50 states for Farmworker pay, with a median about 7% below the national average. Of the 510 Farmworker jobs BLS counts in Kentucky, the typical worker earns $33,050 a year — though pay ranges from $26,490 for newcomers to $49,240 at the top.
Farmworker pay range in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $26,490 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $29,450 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $33,050 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $38,520 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $49,240 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 510 Farmworker jobs in Kentucky (occupation code 45-2092, “Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kentucky
A median Farmworker salary of $33,050 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 $27,579 — an effective tax rate of 16.6%.
| Gross (median) | $33,050 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,786 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,528 |
| Kentucky state income tax | −$1,157 |
| Take-home (annual) | $27,579 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,298 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Kentucky paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Farmworker make in Kentucky?
- The median Farmworker salary in Kentucky is $33,050 per year ($15.89 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $29,450 and $38,520.
- What is the take-home pay for a Farmworker in Kentucky?
- On the median salary of $33,050, a single filer in Kentucky takes home about $27,579 per year ($2,298 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.6%.
- How many Farmworker jobs are there in Kentucky?
- BLS counts 510 Farmworker 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.