Owensboro tax guide
At a $75,000 salary, working in Owensboro costs an extra $1,335/year in local taxes compared to a Kentucky location with no local tax, bringing annual take-home down to $57,257.
Key tax highlights
Payroll
- Owensboro 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
- Owensboro applies a 1.78% local wage tax on earned income.
- Nonresidents working in Owensboro pay a reduced rate of 1.78%.
Salary examples
Take-home estimates including local tax as a separate line. At $75,000, the local tax adds $1,335 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 | $890 | $3,825 | $39,465 | 78.9% |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $3,000 | $1,335 | $5,738 | $57,257 | 76.3% |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $4,000 | $1,780 | $7,650 | $73,400 | 73.4% |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $6,000 | $2,670 | $11,475 | $105,121 | 70.1% |
Resident and work caveats
- Owensboro 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% |
| Covington | 2.45% |