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Mail Carrier Salary in Kentucky (2026)
$28.32 per hour · take-home ≈ $47,452/year ($3,954/month) for a single filer
Mail Carrier pay range in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $42,390 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $44,160 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $58,910 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $76,960 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $81,040 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,640 Mail Carrier jobs in Kentucky (occupation code 43-5052, “Postal Service Mail Carriers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kentucky
A median Mail Carrier salary of $58,910 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 $47,452 — an effective tax rate of 19.4%.
| Gross (median) | $58,910 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,889 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,507 |
| Kentucky state income tax | −$2,062 |
| Take-home (annual) | $47,452 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,954 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Mail Carrier make in Kentucky?
- The median Mail Carrier salary in Kentucky is $58,910 per year ($28.32 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $44,160 and $76,960.
- What is the take-home pay for a Mail Carrier in Kentucky?
- On the median salary of $58,910, a single filer in Kentucky takes home about $47,452 per year ($3,954 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.4%.
- How many Mail Carrier jobs are there in Kentucky?
- BLS counts 4,640 Mail Carrier 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.