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Machinist Salary in Kentucky (2026)
$28.20 per hour · take-home ≈ $47,260/year ($3,938/month) for a single filer
Machinist pay range in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $39,070 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $48,560 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $58,660 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $71,530 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $78,020 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,040 Machinist jobs in Kentucky (occupation code 51-4041, “Machinists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kentucky
A median Machinist salary of $58,660 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 $47,260 — an effective tax rate of 19.4%.
| Gross (median) | $58,660 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,859 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,487 |
| Kentucky state income tax | −$2,053 |
| Take-home (annual) | $47,260 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,938 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Machinist make in Kentucky?
- The median Machinist salary in Kentucky is $58,660 per year ($28.20 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $48,560 and $71,530.
- What is the take-home pay for a Machinist in Kentucky?
- On the median salary of $58,660, a single filer in Kentucky takes home about $47,260 per year ($3,938 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.4%.
- How many Machinist jobs are there in Kentucky?
- BLS counts 6,040 Machinist 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.