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Warehouse Packer Salary in Kentucky (2026)
$17.72 per hour · take-home ≈ $30,499/year ($2,542/month) for a single filer
Warehouse Packer pay range in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $29,430 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $33,090 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $36,850 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $45,250 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $50,310 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,900 Warehouse Packer jobs in Kentucky (occupation code 53-7064, “Packers and Packagers, Hand”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kentucky
A median Warehouse Packer salary of $36,850 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 $30,499 — an effective tax rate of 17.2%.
| Gross (median) | $36,850 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,242 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,819 |
| Kentucky state income tax | −$1,290 |
| Take-home (annual) | $30,499 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,542 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Warehouse Packer make in Kentucky?
- The median Warehouse Packer salary in Kentucky is $36,850 per year ($17.72 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $33,090 and $45,250.
- What is the take-home pay for a Warehouse Packer in Kentucky?
- On the median salary of $36,850, a single filer in Kentucky takes home about $30,499 per year ($2,542 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.2%.
- How many Warehouse Packer jobs are there in Kentucky?
- BLS counts 5,900 Warehouse Packer 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.