May 2025 BLS data · live take-home

Retail Salespersons Salary in Kentucky

The median annual salary for retail salespersons in Kentucky is $29,650, 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)$1,140
Federal income tax-$53
Social Security-$71
Medicare-$17
State income tax (KY)-$35
Net take-home$965
Annual net: $25,084Effective rate: 15.4%

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

Retail Salespersons pay across Kentucky scenarios

The BLS median represents the midpoint — half of retail salespersons 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 Retail Salespersons salary in Kentucky?

The median annual salary for retail salespersons in Kentucky is $29,650 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). After federal tax, FICA and Kentucky state income tax, a single filer keeps approximately $965 per biweekly check.

How much does a retail salespersons take home in Kentucky after taxes?

On the median salary of $29,650, a single filer in Kentucky takes home approximately $965 every two weeks ($1,140 gross). The effective tax rate is 15.4%.

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