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Transportation Supervisor Salary in Kentucky (2026)
$28.89 per hour · take-home ≈ $48,359/year ($4,030/month) for a single filer
Transportation Supervisor pay range in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $43,780 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $47,970 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $60,090 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $74,880 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $90,330 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 10,180 Transportation Supervisor jobs in Kentucky (occupation code 53-1047, “First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kentucky
A median Transportation Supervisor salary of $60,090 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 $48,359 — an effective tax rate of 19.5%.
| Gross (median) | $60,090 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,031 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,597 |
| Kentucky state income tax | −$2,103 |
| Take-home (annual) | $48,359 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,030 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Transportation Supervisor make in Kentucky?
- The median Transportation Supervisor salary in Kentucky is $60,090 per year ($28.89 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $47,970 and $74,880.
- What is the take-home pay for a Transportation Supervisor in Kentucky?
- On the median salary of $60,090, a single filer in Kentucky takes home about $48,359 per year ($4,030 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.5%.
- How many Transportation Supervisor jobs are there in Kentucky?
- BLS counts 10,180 Transportation Supervisor 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.