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Create accurate paystubs for Kentucky employees with Flat 4% state income tax, plus all applicable deductions automatically calculated.
| Deduction | Rate | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Income Tax | 10% – 37% | Federal | Progressive brackets based on income and filing status |
| Social Security (OASDI) | 6.20% | Federal | Up to $168,600 wage base (2024) |
| Medicare (HI) | 1.45% | Federal | No wage base limit; +0.9% Additional Medicare Tax over $200K |
| Kentucky State Income Tax | 4% | State | Flat rate • Std deduction: $3,160 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County Occupational Tax | 2.2% | Local | Louisville metro workers |
| Lexington/Fayette County Occupational Tax | 2.25% | Local | Lexington workers |
| Various City/County Occupational Taxes | 0.5%-2.5% | Local | Workers in taxing jurisdictions |
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Kentucky moved to a flat 4% income tax in 2024. Numerous cities and counties impose occupational license taxes (local income taxes), making local withholding complex for employers.
Kentucky uses a flat income tax system with a top rate of 4%. Combined with federal taxes and FICA, Kentucky workers typically see 5 separate deductions on their paystubs. Our generator handles all of these calculations automatically.
Employers must provide an itemized statement of wages and deductions.
Employers must pay at least semi-monthly on regular paydays.
A typical Kentucky paystub includes 5 deductions: Federal Income Tax (10%-37%), Social Security (6.2%), Medicare (1.45%), Kentucky State Income Tax (4%). Our generator calculates all of these automatically.
Kentucky has a flat income tax rate of 4%, which applies to all taxable income regardless of income level.
Yes, some jurisdictions in Kentucky impose local income or occupational taxes: Louisville/Jefferson County Occupational Tax (2.2%) applies to Louisville metro workers. Lexington/Fayette County Occupational Tax (2.25%) applies to Lexington workers. Various City/County Occupational Taxes (0.5%-2.5%) applies to Workers in taxing jurisdictions. These may appear as additional deductions on your paystub depending on your work location.
The current minimum wage in Kentucky is $7.25 per hour. Our paystub generator supports any hourly rate or annual salary amount. Some cities and counties may have higher local minimum wage requirements.
Yes! You can generate a free Kentucky paystub with a SAMPLE watermark at no cost and no signup required. To remove the watermark for professional use, paid plans start at just $5.99.
You'll need: company name and address, employee name, pay rate (hourly or salary), pay frequency, and the pay period date. Our form also supports optional fields like hire date, EIN, SSN (last 4 digits), additional earnings, and custom deductions.
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