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Technical Sales Representative Salary in Kentucky (2026)
$46.94 per hour · take-home ≈ $74,102/year ($6,175/month) for a single filer
Kentucky ranks 34th of 51 states for Technical Sales Representative pay, with a median about 11% below the national average. Of the 4,170 Technical Sales Representative jobs BLS counts in Kentucky, the typical worker earns $97,640 a year — though pay ranges from $48,870 for newcomers to $198,140 at the top.
Technical Sales Representative pay range in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $48,870 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $66,640 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $97,640 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $155,460 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $198,140 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,170 Technical Sales Representative jobs in Kentucky (occupation code 41-4011, “Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kentucky
A median Technical Sales Representative salary of $97,640 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 $74,102 — an effective tax rate of 24.1%.
| Gross (median) | $97,640 |
| Federal income tax | −$12,651 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,469 |
| Kentucky state income tax | −$3,417 |
| Take-home (annual) | $74,102 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,175 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Technical Sales Representative make in Kentucky?
- The median Technical Sales Representative salary in Kentucky is $97,640 per year ($46.94 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $66,640 and $155,460.
- What is the take-home pay for a Technical Sales Representative in Kentucky?
- On the median salary of $97,640, a single filer in Kentucky takes home about $74,102 per year ($6,175 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.1%.
- How many Technical Sales Representative jobs are there in Kentucky?
- BLS counts 4,170 Technical Sales Representative 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.