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Manicurist Salary in Kentucky (2026)
$21.79 per hour · take-home ≈ $37,001/year ($3,083/month) for a single filer
Kentucky ranks 8th of 50 states for Manicurist pay, with a median about 26% above the national average. Of the 240 Manicurist jobs BLS counts in Kentucky, the typical worker earns $45,310 a year — though pay ranges from $31,480 for newcomers to $65,430 at the top.
Manicurist pay range in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $31,480 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $32,440 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $45,310 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $47,670 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $65,430 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 240 Manicurist jobs in Kentucky (occupation code 39-5092, “Manicurists and Pedicurists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kentucky
A median Manicurist salary of $45,310 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 $37,001 — an effective tax rate of 18.3%.
| Gross (median) | $45,310 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,257 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,466 |
| Kentucky state income tax | −$1,586 |
| Take-home (annual) | $37,001 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,083 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Kentucky paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Manicurist make in Kentucky?
- The median Manicurist salary in Kentucky is $45,310 per year ($21.79 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $32,440 and $47,670.
- What is the take-home pay for a Manicurist in Kentucky?
- On the median salary of $45,310, a single filer in Kentucky takes home about $37,001 per year ($3,083 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.3%.
- How many Manicurist jobs are there in Kentucky?
- BLS counts 240 Manicurist 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.