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Highway Maintenance Worker Salary in Kentucky (2026)
$19.42 per hour · take-home ≈ $33,227/year ($2,769/month) for a single filer
Kentucky ranks 44th of 49 states for Highway Maintenance Worker pay, with a median about 22% below the national average. Of the 3,030 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs BLS counts in Kentucky, the typical worker earns $40,400 a year — though pay ranges from $30,030 for newcomers to $50,750 at the top.
Highway Maintenance Worker pay range in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $30,030 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,200 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $40,400 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $46,750 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $50,750 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,030 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs in Kentucky (occupation code 47-4051, “Highway Maintenance Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kentucky
A median Highway Maintenance Worker salary of $40,400 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 $33,227 — an effective tax rate of 17.8%.
| Gross (median) | $40,400 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,668 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,091 |
| Kentucky state income tax | −$1,414 |
| Take-home (annual) | $33,227 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,769 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Highway Maintenance Worker make in Kentucky?
- The median Highway Maintenance Worker salary in Kentucky is $40,400 per year ($19.42 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,200 and $46,750.
- What is the take-home pay for a Highway Maintenance Worker in Kentucky?
- On the median salary of $40,400, a single filer in Kentucky takes home about $33,227 per year ($2,769 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.8%.
- How many Highway Maintenance Worker jobs are there in Kentucky?
- BLS counts 3,030 Highway Maintenance 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.