2026 Paycheck Estimate Guide • KY

Kentucky Pay Stub Generator & 2026 Tax Rules

Create a pay stub for real wages paid in Kentucky. Preview it free, compare the estimated deductions with your payroll records, and download a clean PDF for $7.99. Contractor payments are recorded separately from employee wages.

Kentucky Withholding Specifications (2026)

Type: FLAT

App Rate Summary:

3.50% statutory flat rate (HB 8 reduction trigger for 2026).

Rate-data source-check date: 2026-01-15Kentucky revenue department source↗

Sample Payroll Calculation: $2,000 Biweekly ($52,000/yr Single)

Gross Pay:
$2,000.00
Federal Tax:
-$156.15
KY State Tax:
-$65.75
Net Take-Home:
$1625.10

Illustration only: 26 equal pay periods, single filing status, no W-4 adjustments, local taxes, benefits, or other deductions. Social Security and Medicare are included in net pay. Verify actual payroll amounts before generating a record.

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Kentucky pay stub questions

Does Kentucky have a state income tax on wages in 2026?

Yes. Kentucky uses a flat income tax: 3.50% statutory flat rate (HB 8 reduction trigger for 2026).

How much is taken out of a $2,000 biweekly paycheck in Kentucky?

For the app’s simplified single-filer example, EZStub estimates $156.15 federal income tax, $124.00 Social Security, $29.00 Medicare and $65.75 Kentucky state tax, for take-home pay of about $1,625.10. This estimate excludes local taxes, additional payroll deductions, and employee-specific W-4 adjustments. Actual withholding can differ.

How do I make a pay stub in Kentucky?

Enter the employer and employee details, the pay period and the gross pay that was actually paid. EZStub estimates 2026 federal withholding, Social Security, Medicare and Kentucky state tax, shows a free preview, and creates a PDF for $7.99.

Where do the Kentucky figures come from?

The app’s rate data cites https://revenue.ky.gov/Business/Employer-Payroll-Withholding/Pages/default.aspx and records 2026-01-15 as its source-check date. This date is not a new verification of the page. Confirm current withholding instructions with the relevant state agency.

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