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HR Manager Salary in Kentucky (2026)
$58.40 per hour · take-home ≈ $90,026/year ($7,502/month) for a single filer
Kentucky ranks 41st of 51 states for HR Manager pay, with a median about 19% below the national average. Of the 1,960 HR Manager jobs BLS counts in Kentucky, the typical worker earns $121,460 a year — though pay ranges from $76,520 for newcomers to $194,280 at the top.
HR Manager pay range in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $76,520 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $96,070 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $121,460 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $155,170 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $194,280 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,960 HR Manager jobs in Kentucky (occupation code 11-3121, “Human Resources Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kentucky
A median HR Manager salary of $121,460 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 $90,026 — an effective tax rate of 25.9%.
| Gross (median) | $121,460 |
| Federal income tax | −$17,891 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,292 |
| Kentucky state income tax | −$4,251 |
| Take-home (annual) | $90,026 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,502 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a HR Manager make in Kentucky?
- The median HR Manager salary in Kentucky is $121,460 per year ($58.40 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $96,070 and $155,170.
- What is the take-home pay for a HR Manager in Kentucky?
- On the median salary of $121,460, a single filer in Kentucky takes home about $90,026 per year ($7,502 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.9%.
- How many HR Manager jobs are there in Kentucky?
- BLS counts 1,960 HR 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.