Kentucky Payroll Tax Calculator
Calculate payroll taxes in Kentucky. See FICA, federal withholding, and Kentucky state tax up to 4%. Employer cost breakdown included.
How This Calculator Works
Calculation methodology and assumptions
Payroll tax calculator for Kentucky. Employee taxes: Social Security 6.2% (up to $168,600 wage base), Medicare 1.45% (+ 0.9% Additional Medicare Tax above $200,000), federal income tax withholding, and Kentucky state income tax up to 4%. Employer taxes: matching FICA (6.2% SS + 1.45% Medicare), FUTA (0.6% on first $7,000), and state unemployment insurance.
Key State Information
Kentucky payroll facts: State income tax up to 4%. Median household income: $55,573. Uses federal minimum wage: $7.25/hr.
Frequently Asked Questions
What payroll taxes do employers pay in Kentucky?
Kentucky employers pay: Social Security (6.2% up to $168,600), Medicare (1.45%), FUTA (0.6% on first $7,000), and state unemployment insurance (SUTA). Employers must also withhold Kentucky state income tax from employee paychecks.
How much does an employee cost beyond salary in Kentucky?
Employer payroll taxes typically add 7.65-10% to salary costs (FICA match + FUTA/SUTA). On a $55,573 salary, expect $4,724-$5,557 in additional employer taxes annually.
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