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Network Architect Salary in Kentucky (2026)
$49.87 per hour · take-home ≈ $78,180/year ($6,515/month) for a single filer
Kentucky ranks 46th of 51 states for Network Architect pay, with a median about 24% below the national average. Of the 1,710 Network Architect jobs BLS counts in Kentucky, the typical worker earns $103,740 a year — though pay ranges from $62,850 for newcomers to $168,350 at the top.
Network Architect pay range in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $62,850 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $78,640 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $103,740 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $130,330 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $168,350 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,710 Network Architect jobs in Kentucky (occupation code 15-1241, “Computer Network Architects”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kentucky
A median Network Architect salary of $103,740 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 $78,180 — an effective tax rate of 24.6%.
| Gross (median) | $103,740 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,993 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,936 |
| Kentucky state income tax | −$3,631 |
| Take-home (annual) | $78,180 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,515 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Network Architect make in Kentucky?
- The median Network Architect salary in Kentucky is $103,740 per year ($49.87 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $78,640 and $130,330.
- What is the take-home pay for a Network Architect in Kentucky?
- On the median salary of $103,740, a single filer in Kentucky takes home about $78,180 per year ($6,515 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.6%.
- How many Network Architect jobs are there in Kentucky?
- BLS counts 1,710 Network Architect 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.