May 2025 BLS data · live take-home

Software Developers Salary in Kentucky

The median annual salary for software developers in Kentucky is $109,010, 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)$4,193
Federal income tax-$583
Social Security-$260
Medicare-$61
State income tax (KY)-$142
Net take-home$3,147
Annual net: $81,821Effective rate: 24.9%

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

Software Developers pay across Kentucky scenarios

The BLS median represents the midpoint — half of software developers 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 Software Developers salary in Kentucky?

The median annual salary for software developers in Kentucky is $109,010 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). After federal tax, FICA and Kentucky state income tax, a single filer keeps approximately $3,147 per biweekly check.

How much does a software developers take home in Kentucky after taxes?

On the median salary of $109,010, a single filer in Kentucky takes home approximately $3,147 every two weeks ($4,193 gross). The effective tax rate is 24.9%.

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