Louisville income tax
Louisville Metro taxes pay for work done in Jefferson County. Residents pay 2.2% (1.25% Metro, 0.2% transit and 0.75% schools) and nonresidents 1.45%. A resident who works outside Jefferson County owes nothing here. Kentucky local taxes apply to gross pay, including 401(k) and health premium deductions.
| Who pays | Rate |
|---|---|
| People who live in Louisville | 2.2% |
| People who only work in Louisville | 1.45% |
How much is taken out of a paycheck in Louisville?
On a $60,000 salary paid every two weeks, a single filer living in Louisville keeps about $1,811.06 of each $2,307.69 paycheck. Federal income tax takes $193.08, Social Security and Medicare $176.54, Kentucky taxes $76.25, and the Louisville tax $50.77. In all, 21.5% of gross pay goes to taxes.
Take-home pay by salary in Louisville
Yearly figures for a single filer who lives in Louisville, paid every two weeks, with no 401(k) or other deductions.
| Salary | Federal tax | Social Security + Medicare | Kentucky taxes | Louisville tax | Take-home a year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $932 | $660 | $24,693 | $949.72 |
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $1,282 | $880 | $32,158 | $1,236.83 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $1,632 | $1,100 | $39,623 | $1,523.95 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $1,982 | $1,320 | $47,088 | $1,811.06 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $2,507 | $1,650 | $57,435 | $2,209.04 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $3,382 | $2,200 | $73,598 | $2,830.68 |
| $125,000 | $18,734 | $9,563 | $4,257 | $2,750 | $89,696 | $3,449.85 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $5,132 | $3,300 | $105,359 | $4,052.25 |
| $200,000 | $36,734 | $14,339 | $6,882 | $4,400 | $137,645 | $5,294.02 |
Living in Louisville vs. commuting in
Yearly take-home pay for a single filer who lives and works in Louisville, one who only works there, and one who lives and works elsewhere in Kentucky.
| Salary | Live in Louisville | Commute into Louisville | Elsewhere in Kentucky |
|---|---|---|---|
| $60,000 | $47,088 | $47,538 | $48,408 |
| $100,000 | $73,598 | $74,348 | $75,798 |
Hourly pay after taxes in Louisville
Full time, 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, for a single filer who lives in Louisville. The hourly paycheck calculator adds overtime and tips.
| Hourly wage | Gross a year | Louisville tax | Take-home a year | Every two weeks | Per hour after tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00 | $31,200 | $686 | $25,588 | $984.17 | $12.30 |
| $18.00 | $37,440 | $824 | $30,247 | $1,163.33 | $14.54 |
| $20.00 | $41,600 | $915 | $33,352 | $1,282.77 | $16.03 |
| $25.00 | $52,000 | $1,144 | $41,116 | $1,581.37 | $19.77 |
| $30.00 | $62,400 | $1,373 | $48,879 | $1,879.97 | $23.50 |
| $40.00 | $83,200 | $1,830 | $62,736 | $2,412.94 | $30.16 |
| $50.00 | $104,000 | $2,288 | $76,184 | $2,930.14 | $36.63 |
Other paycheck calculators in Kentucky
The Kentucky paycheck calculator covers the whole state, with its income tax brackets and every local tax the calculator includes. Other Kentucky cities with a local tax: Lexington-Fayette. Paid a salary? The salary paycheck calculator shows take-home pay at any salary.
Sources
Louisville rates come from louisvilleky.gov and louisvilleky.gov. See how we calculate for every assumption.