Atmospheric and Space Scientists take-home pay in Kentucky
The median atmospheric and space scientists in Kentucky earns $103,240. After taxes that leaves about $77,330 a year, or $6,444 a month. Your effective tax rate is about 25.1%.
$77,330 take-home a year
| Gross pay | $103,240 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,883 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,898 |
| Kentucky income tax (approx.) | −$4,130 |
| Monthly take-home | $6,444 |
| Every two weeks | $2,974 |
Estimate for a single filer taking the standard deduction, 2026 federal rules. State tax uses an approximate effective rate; local taxes and pre-tax deductions are not included.