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Teaching Assistant Salary in Kentucky (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $25,358/year ($2,113/month) for a single filer
Teaching Assistant pay range in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $23,980 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $27,810 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $30,160 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $37,100 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $46,370 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 16,330 Teaching Assistant jobs in Kentucky (occupation code 25-9045, “Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kentucky
A median Teaching Assistant salary of $30,160 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 $25,358 — an effective tax rate of 15.9%.
| Gross (median) | $30,160 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,439 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,307 |
| Kentucky state income tax | −$1,056 |
| Take-home (annual) | $25,358 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,113 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Teaching Assistant make in Kentucky?
- The median Teaching Assistant salary in Kentucky is $30,160 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $27,810 and $37,100.
- What is the take-home pay for a Teaching Assistant in Kentucky?
- On the median salary of $30,160, a single filer in Kentucky takes home about $25,358 per year ($2,113 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.9%.
- How many Teaching Assistant jobs are there in Kentucky?
- BLS counts 16,330 Teaching Assistant 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.