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Logistician Salary in Kentucky (2026)
$32.89 per hour · take-home ≈ $54,569/year ($4,547/month) for a single filer
Kentucky ranks 50th of 51 states for Logistician pay, with a median about 19% below the national average. Of the 2,590 Logistician jobs BLS counts in Kentucky, the typical worker earns $68,420 a year — though pay ranges from $48,960 for newcomers to $106,280 at the top.
Logistician pay range in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $48,960 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $58,510 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $68,420 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $82,960 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $106,280 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,590 Logistician jobs in Kentucky (occupation code 13-1081, “Logisticians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kentucky
A median Logistician salary of $68,420 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 $54,569 — an effective tax rate of 20.2%.
| Gross (median) | $68,420 |
| Federal income tax | −$6,222 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,234 |
| Kentucky state income tax | −$2,395 |
| Take-home (annual) | $54,569 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,547 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Kentucky paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Logistician make in Kentucky?
- The median Logistician salary in Kentucky is $68,420 per year ($32.89 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $58,510 and $82,960.
- What is the take-home pay for a Logistician in Kentucky?
- On the median salary of $68,420, a single filer in Kentucky takes home about $54,569 per year ($4,547 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.2%.
- How many Logistician jobs are there in Kentucky?
- BLS counts 2,590 Logistician 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.