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Landscaper Salary in Kentucky (2026)
$17.63 per hour · take-home ≈ $30,361/year ($2,530/month) for a single filer
Landscaper pay range in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $27,930 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $31,240 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $36,670 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $44,330 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $49,250 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 8,920 Landscaper jobs in Kentucky (occupation code 37-3011, “Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kentucky
A median Landscaper salary of $36,670 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 $30,361 — an effective tax rate of 17.2%.
| Gross (median) | $36,670 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,220 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,805 |
| Kentucky state income tax | −$1,283 |
| Take-home (annual) | $30,361 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,530 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Landscaper make in Kentucky?
- The median Landscaper salary in Kentucky is $36,670 per year ($17.63 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $31,240 and $44,330.
- What is the take-home pay for a Landscaper in Kentucky?
- On the median salary of $36,670, a single filer in Kentucky takes home about $30,361 per year ($2,530 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.2%.
- How many Landscaper jobs are there in Kentucky?
- BLS counts 8,920 Landscaper 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.