Georgetown tax guide
Key tax highlights
Payroll
- Georgetown taxes residents and nonresidents at different rates, so your home address matters for the paycheck calculation.
- Both resident and commuter rates are withheld from each paycheck on top of Kentucky state tax.
Local taxes
- Georgetown applies a 2% local wage tax on earned income.
- Nonresidents working in Georgetown pay a reduced rate of 2%.
Salary examples
Take-home estimates including local tax as a separate line. At $75,000, the local tax adds $0 per year. Use the calculator above with your actual salary for a precise estimate.
| Salary | Federal | State | Local | FICA | Take-Home | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $2,000 | $0 | $3,825 | $40,355 | 80.7% |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $3,000 | $0 | $5,738 | $58,592 | 78.1% |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $4,000 | $0 | $7,650 | $75,180 | 75.2% |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $6,000 | $0 | $11,475 | $107,791 | 71.9% |
Resident and work caveats
- Georgetown local tax treatment can depend on whether you are taxed as a resident, a commuter, or both under local rules.
- Use the calculator as an estimate and verify edge cases when your home and work locations differ.
Other Kentucky city pages
| City | Local rate |
|---|---|
| Louisville | 2.2% |
| Lexington | 2.75% |
| Bowling Green | 2% |
| Owensboro | 1.78% |
