Lawyer Salary in Kentucky (2026)
$48.82 per hour · take-home ≈ $76,716/year ($6,393/month) for a single filer
Lawyer pay range in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $63,010 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $78,140 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $101,550 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $149,120 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $187,180 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,770 Lawyer jobs in Kentucky (occupation code 23-1011, “Lawyers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kentucky
A median Lawyer salary of $101,550 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 $76,716 — an effective tax rate of 24.5%.
| Gross (median) | $101,550 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,511 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,769 |
| Kentucky state income tax | −$3,554 |
| Take-home (annual) | $76,716 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,393 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Lawyer make in Kentucky?
- The median Lawyer salary in Kentucky is $101,550 per year ($48.82 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $78,140 and $149,120.
- What is the take-home pay for a Lawyer in Kentucky?
- On the median salary of $101,550, a single filer in Kentucky takes home about $76,716 per year ($6,393 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.5%.
- How many Lawyer jobs are there in Kentucky?
- BLS counts 5,770 Lawyer 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.