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IT Manager Salary in Kentucky (2026)
$67.48 per hour · take-home ≈ $102,289/year ($8,524/month) for a single filer
IT Manager pay range in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $85,770 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $109,560 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $140,360 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $175,150 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $217,000 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,130 IT Manager jobs in Kentucky (occupation code 11-3021, “Computer and Information Systems Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kentucky
A median IT Manager salary of $140,360 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 $102,289 — an effective tax rate of 27.1%.
| Gross (median) | $140,360 |
| Federal income tax | −$22,420 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,738 |
| Kentucky state income tax | −$4,913 |
| Take-home (annual) | $102,289 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,524 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a IT Manager make in Kentucky?
- The median IT Manager salary in Kentucky is $140,360 per year ($67.48 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $109,560 and $175,150.
- What is the take-home pay for a IT Manager in Kentucky?
- On the median salary of $140,360, a single filer in Kentucky takes home about $102,289 per year ($8,524 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 27.1%.
- How many IT Manager jobs are there in Kentucky?
- BLS counts 3,130 IT 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.