National pay index
Travel Nurse Pay in Kentucky
Flat 4% income tax
FY2026 GSA lodging allowances compared with median asking rents across 4 Kentucky destinations. The surplus is what your tax-free housing stipend leaves after median rent over a 13-week contract.
| Destination | Lodging /mo | Median rent | M&IE (13 wk) | 13-week surplus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenton | $4,955 | $1,369 | $7,826 | $10,758 |
| Louisville | $4,481 | $1,383 | $7,280 | $9,294 |
| Lexington | $3,587 | $1,543 | $7,280 | $6,132 |
| Boone | $3,526 | $1,787 | $6,188 | $5,217 |
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Build my resumeSurplus = GSA monthly lodging allowance − county median asking rent (Zillow ZORI), × 3 months. Not take-home pay; not tax advice. Methodology