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Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders take-home pay in Kentucky

The median metal-refining furnace operators and tenders in Kentucky earns $59,040. After taxes that leaves about $47,257 a year, or $3,938 a month. Your effective tax rate is about 20.0%.

$47,257 take-home a year
Gross pay$59,040
Federal income tax−$4,905
Social Security + Medicare−$4,517
Kentucky income tax (approx.)−$2,362
Monthly take-home$3,938
Every two weeks$1,818

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.

Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders salary in Kentucky