May 2025 BLS data · live take-home

Registered Nurses Salary in Kentucky

The median annual salary for registered nurses in Kentucky is $81,040, based on May 2025 BLS data. Here is what that salary looks like on a biweekly paycheck after taxes.

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Salary breakdown

Median wage from BLS May 2025, applied through the 2026 tax engine.

Take-home per check

2026 rates · biweekly

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Gross pay (per check)$3,117
Federal income tax-$346
Social Security-$193
Medicare-$45
State income tax (KY)-$105
Net take-home$2,428
Annual net: $63,123Effective rate: 22.1%

Median wage from BLS OEWS (May 2025, retrieved 2026-09-02). Tax estimate uses 2026 federal brackets and Kentucky state rules; local taxes excluded.

Registered Nurses pay across Kentucky scenarios

The BLS median represents the midpoint — half of registered nurses in Kentucky earn more, half earn less. Run your own number through the Kentucky paycheck calculator or compare states with the state income tax comparison.

Frequently asked questions

What is the median Registered Nurses salary in Kentucky?

The median annual salary for registered nurses in Kentucky is $81,040 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). After federal tax, FICA and Kentucky state income tax, a single filer keeps approximately $2,428 per biweekly check.

How much does a registered nurses take home in Kentucky after taxes?

On the median salary of $81,040, a single filer in Kentucky takes home approximately $2,428 every two weeks ($3,117 gross). The effective tax rate is 22.1%.

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