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Preschool Teacher Salary in Kentucky (2026)
$14.32 per hour · take-home ≈ $25,066/year ($2,089/month) for a single filer
Preschool Teacher pay range in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $23,490 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $27,840 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $29,780 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $39,300 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $51,760 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 8,520 Preschool Teacher jobs in Kentucky (occupation code 25-2011, “Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kentucky
A median Preschool Teacher salary of $29,780 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 $25,066 — an effective tax rate of 15.8%.
| Gross (median) | $29,780 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,394 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,278 |
| Kentucky state income tax | −$1,042 |
| Take-home (annual) | $25,066 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,089 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Preschool Teacher make in Kentucky?
- The median Preschool Teacher salary in Kentucky is $29,780 per year ($14.32 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $27,840 and $39,300.
- What is the take-home pay for a Preschool Teacher in Kentucky?
- On the median salary of $29,780, a single filer in Kentucky takes home about $25,066 per year ($2,089 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.8%.
- How many Preschool Teacher jobs are there in Kentucky?
- BLS counts 8,520 Preschool Teacher 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.