Soil and Plant Scientists take-home pay in Kentucky
The median soil and plant scientists in Kentucky earns $67,340. After taxes that leaves about $53,510 a year, or $4,459 a month. Your effective tax rate is about 20.5%.
$53,510 take-home a year
| Gross pay | $67,340 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,985 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,152 |
| Kentucky income tax (approx.) | −$2,694 |
| Monthly take-home | $4,459 |
| Every two weeks | $2,058 |
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.