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Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Kentucky (2026)
$29.07 per hour · take-home ≈ $48,644/year ($4,054/month) for a single filer
Licensed Practical Nurse pay range in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $48,420 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $54,290 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $60,460 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $65,090 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $73,220 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 8,570 Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Kentucky (occupation code 29-2061, “Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kentucky
A median Licensed Practical Nurse salary of $60,460 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 $48,644 — an effective tax rate of 19.5%.
| Gross (median) | $60,460 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,075 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,625 |
| Kentucky state income tax | −$2,116 |
| Take-home (annual) | $48,644 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,054 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Licensed Practical Nurse make in Kentucky?
- The median Licensed Practical Nurse salary in Kentucky is $60,460 per year ($29.07 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $54,290 and $65,090.
- What is the take-home pay for a Licensed Practical Nurse in Kentucky?
- On the median salary of $60,460, a single filer in Kentucky takes home about $48,644 per year ($4,054 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.5%.
- How many Licensed Practical Nurse jobs are there in Kentucky?
- BLS counts 8,570 Licensed Practical Nurse 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.