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Information Security Analyst Salary in Kentucky (2026)
$49.82 per hour · take-home ≈ $78,107/year ($6,509/month) for a single filer
Kentucky ranks 35th of 50 states for Information Security Analyst pay, with a median about 18% below the national average. Of the 1,680 Information Security Analyst jobs BLS counts in Kentucky, the typical worker earns $103,630 a year — though pay ranges from $64,650 for newcomers to $157,810 at the top.
Information Security Analyst pay range in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $64,650 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $77,790 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $103,630 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $135,280 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $157,810 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,680 Information Security Analyst jobs in Kentucky (occupation code 15-1212, “Information Security Analysts”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kentucky
A median Information Security Analyst salary of $103,630 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 $78,107 — an effective tax rate of 24.6%.
| Gross (median) | $103,630 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,969 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,928 |
| Kentucky state income tax | −$3,627 |
| Take-home (annual) | $78,107 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,509 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Information Security Analyst make in Kentucky?
- The median Information Security Analyst salary in Kentucky is $103,630 per year ($49.82 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $77,790 and $135,280.
- What is the take-home pay for a Information Security Analyst in Kentucky?
- On the median salary of $103,630, a single filer in Kentucky takes home about $78,107 per year ($6,509 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.6%.
- How many Information Security Analyst jobs are there in Kentucky?
- BLS counts 1,680 Information Security Analyst 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.