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Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers take-home pay in Kentucky

The median geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers in Kentucky earns $77,510. After taxes that leaves about $60,258 a year, or $5,021 a month. Your effective tax rate is about 22.3%.

$60,258 take-home a year
Gross pay$77,510
Federal income tax−$8,222
Social Security + Medicare−$5,930
Kentucky income tax (approx.)−$3,100
Monthly take-home$5,021
Every two weeks$2,318

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.

Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary in Kentucky