Welder Salary in Kentucky (2026)
$24.74 per hour · take-home ≈ $41,735/year ($3,478/month) for a single filer
Welder pay range in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $39,300 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,380 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $51,470 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $59,900 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $69,010 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,630 Welder jobs in Kentucky (occupation code 51-4121, “Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kentucky
A median Welder salary of $51,470 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 $41,735 — an effective tax rate of 18.9%.
| Gross (median) | $51,470 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,996 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,937 |
| Kentucky state income tax | −$1,801 |
| Take-home (annual) | $41,735 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,478 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Welder make in Kentucky?
- The median Welder salary in Kentucky is $51,470 per year ($24.74 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,380 and $59,900.
- What is the take-home pay for a Welder in Kentucky?
- On the median salary of $51,470, a single filer in Kentucky takes home about $41,735 per year ($3,478 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.9%.
- How many Welder jobs are there in Kentucky?
- BLS counts 6,630 Welder 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.