Kentucky Final Paycheck Law & Calculator
Add your unpaid Kentucky wages and accrued PTO to estimate gross final pay and subtract deductions supplied by payroll.
Include federal, state, local, Social Security, Medicare, benefits, and other deductions. Leave blank if unknown.
- Regular wages before deductions
- $1,250.00
- Eligible PTO before deductions
- $2,500.00
$3,750.00
Gross final paycheck
Regular wages and PTO can use different withholding methods. This tool does not apply a flat supplemental tax rate to your entire paycheck. It excludes overtime premiums, commissions, bonuses, and disputed amounts; confirm payable hours with payroll and your state guide.
Estimates only. PTO payout rights and tax withholding vary by state, employer policy, and individual circumstances. This is not legal, tax, or financial advice. Consult your state labor department or a qualified professional. See our methodology.
Tax figures assume eligible flat supplemental withholding: 22% federal below the annual $1 million threshold, payroll taxes, and an illustrative state rate. Employers may use other permitted methods. Prior wages are assumed to be zero unless entered; state rates and individual payroll deductions need confirmation with payroll.
Final pay and PTO in Kentucky
Kentucky final-pay deadlines
- If the employer ends the job
- Next scheduled payday or within 14 days, whichever is later
- If you resign
- Next scheduled payday or within 14 days, whichever is later
These are the recorded state deadline summaries. Check the agency source for employer coverage, notice requirements, exceptions, and the current rule. Severance and disputed commissions may follow separate terms.
Compare regular wages, overtime, and eligible leave as separate lines on your pay stub. This calculator estimates an amount; it does not calculate a legally binding payment date or late-payment penalty.
State source: Kentucky Labor Cabinet, Division of Wages and Hours. This is an agency resource; it does not independently verify every estimate or settle eligibility.
Your final paycheck combines any regular wages you earned but were not yet paid with your accrued PTO payout where it is owed. Use-it-or-lose-it forfeiture of earned time is allowed in Kentucky, and the window to claim unpaid final wages runs for 5 years. This calculator pre-selects Kentucky for the state guidance below.
For the governing statute (reference: Ky. Rev. Stat. § 337) and a full PTO breakdown, see the Kentucky PTO payout guide and final paycheck rules by state.
When is your final paycheck due in Kentucky?
| Situation | Final paycheck deadline |
|---|---|
| If you are fired or laid off | Next scheduled payday or within 14 days, whichever is later |
| If you quit | Next scheduled payday or within 14 days, whichever is later |
This deadline applies to your whole final paycheck, including any accrued PTO Kentucky requires to be paid. Late or missing final pay can entitle you to penalties or interest \u2014 file an unpaid-wage claim with the Kentucky Labor Cabinet, Division of Wages and Hours. Deadlines change with legislation, so confirm the current rule before acting.
Official Kentucky Wage Claim Resources
If your employer holds your final paycheck or fails to pay you correct wages, you can contact the official state agency to get help:
- Wage Agency: Kentucky Labor Cabinet, Division of Wages and Hours
- Phone Support: (502) 564-3070
- Official Website: https://educationandlabor.ky.gov/
Frequently asked questions
When is my final paycheck due in Kentucky?+
If your employment ends in Kentucky, your final paycheck — including any owed PTO — is due as follows. If you are fired or laid off: Next scheduled payday or within 14 days, whichever is later. If you quit: Next scheduled payday or within 14 days, whichever is later. Deadlines can change, so confirm the current rule with the state labor department.
Is PTO included in a final paycheck in Kentucky?+
In Kentucky, whether unused PTO is included depends on your employer's written policy. Reference: Ky. Rev. Stat. § 337.
How is my final paycheck taxed in Kentucky?+
Regular wages and eligible supplemental payments can use different withholding methods. Payroll may use the optional flat federal method or an aggregate method when permitted; state rules and prior wages also matter. This calculator shows gross components and subtracts only the deductions you enter.
How long do I have to claim unpaid final wages in Kentucky?+
The statute of limitations for unpaid-wage claims in Kentucky is 5 years. File a claim with the state labor department if your final check is missing or wrong.