Newport local tax
On $60,000 of wages, working in Newport costs $2,125 a year in local occupational fees.
Levy by levy
Each levy is applied at its own wage cap. Adding the rates together and applying them once would give a different, wrong answer wherever the caps differ.
| Levy | Rate | Wages it applies to | Annual amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport occupational fee | 2.5% | $60,000 | $1,500 |
| Campbell County general levy | 0.9% | $60,000 | $540 |
| Campbell County mental health levy | 0.1% | $60,000 | $60 |
| Campbell County senior citizens levy | 0.05% | $50,000 (capped) | $25 |
| Total | $2,125 |
How Newport and Campbell County interact
The city fee and the county fee both apply, with no credit between them. Someone working inside the city limits pays both.
- Campbell County states it in as many words: "County Payroll Withholding applies in addition to any City Payroll Withholding even if the County is not the collection agent for the City."
- Three separate county levies, each with its own cap, and all three apply to every employee.
Campbell County does not credit the Newport fee -- both apply in full to the same wages.
Source: Campbell County — Tax Facts and 2026 rates, verified 2026-08-22.
Newport local tax: common questions
How much local tax do I pay working in Newport?
On $60,000 of wages, $2,125 a year if you live in Newport. That is 4 separate levies, and each is capped at its own wage base rather than sharing one — which is why the total is not simply the rates added together.
Does Campbell County charge on top of Newport?
The city fee and the county fee both apply, with no credit between them. Someone working inside the city limits pays both.
Is this the same as Kentucky state income tax?
No. This is a local occupational licence fee, levied by the city, county or school board, and it is separate from Kentucky's state income tax. It is also not waived by Kentucky's reciprocity agreements with neighbouring states — Form 740-NP-R, the reciprocal-state refund return, instructs "Do not include local tax withheld."