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Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Lexington, KY

The median mathematical science teachers, postsecondary in Lexington-Fayette, KY earns $82,740 a year, 4% above the US median. After tax that is roughly $5,311 a month.

10th percentile
$50,320
25th percentile
$65,820
Median percentile
$82,740
75th percentile
$104,030
90th percentile
$165,450

Based on 130 employed. Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025. Percentiles show the spread of pay, not experience; reading the 25th percentile as "entry level" is only an approximation.

What you keep

$63,728 take-home a year
Gross pay$82,740
Federal income tax−$9,373
Social Security + Medicare−$6,330
Kentucky income tax (approx.)−$3,310
Monthly take-home$5,311
Every two weeks$2,451

Does it go far here?

$89,074Median pay in Lexington, KY is worth this at average US prices (local price level 92.9 vs 100).
21%of take-home pay goes to the median rent ($1,138 a month, Census ACS).

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All mathematical science teachers, postsecondary salaries · Take-home pay in Kentucky