Tutor Salary in Kentucky (2026)
$16.46 per hour · take-home ≈ $28,493/year ($2,374/month) for a single filer
Kentucky ranks 42nd of 50 states for Tutor pay, with a median about 20% below the national average. Of the 780 Tutor jobs BLS counts in Kentucky, the typical worker earns $34,240 a year — though pay ranges from $27,030 for newcomers to $47,120 at the top.
Tutor pay range in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $27,030 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $30,210 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $34,240 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $40,020 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $47,120 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 780 Tutor jobs in Kentucky (occupation code 25-3041, “Tutors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kentucky
A median Tutor salary of $34,240 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 $28,493 — an effective tax rate of 16.8%.
| Gross (median) | $34,240 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,929 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,619 |
| Kentucky state income tax | −$1,198 |
| Take-home (annual) | $28,493 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,374 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Kentucky paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Tutor make in Kentucky?
- The median Tutor salary in Kentucky is $34,240 per year ($16.46 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $30,210 and $40,020.
- What is the take-home pay for a Tutor in Kentucky?
- On the median salary of $34,240, a single filer in Kentucky takes home about $28,493 per year ($2,374 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.8%.
- How many Tutor jobs are there in Kentucky?
- BLS counts 780 Tutor 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.