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Substitute Teacher Salary in Kentucky (2026)
$14.29 per hour · take-home ≈ $25,028/year ($2,086/month) for a single filer
Substitute Teacher pay range in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $24,120 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $26,880 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $29,730 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $45,350 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $64,680 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 320 Substitute Teacher jobs in Kentucky (occupation code 25-3031, “Substitute Teachers, Short-Term”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kentucky
A median Substitute Teacher salary of $29,730 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 $25,028 — an effective tax rate of 15.8%.
| Gross (median) | $29,730 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,388 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,274 |
| Kentucky state income tax | −$1,041 |
| Take-home (annual) | $25,028 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,086 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Substitute Teacher make in Kentucky?
- The median Substitute Teacher salary in Kentucky is $29,730 per year ($14.29 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $26,880 and $45,350.
- What is the take-home pay for a Substitute Teacher in Kentucky?
- On the median salary of $29,730, a single filer in Kentucky takes home about $25,028 per year ($2,086 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.8%.
- How many Substitute Teacher jobs are there in Kentucky?
- BLS counts 320 Substitute 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.