Agricultural Regulatory Specialist III pay range
Commonwealth of Kentucky · class code 21003402
- Class code
- 21003402
- Pay grade
- 14
- Pay unit
- Month
- Alternate ranges
- 3
- State
- Kentucky
- The Commonwealth of Kentucky published pay range for Agricultural Regulatory Specialist III is $3,673 to $5,877 per month, spanning every alternate range the plan defines.
- Kentucky publishes an entry rate and a midpoint for each pay grade, not a maximum, so the upper figure on this page is the grade midpoint.
- That works out to about $44,074 to $70,518 a year at full time.
- Kentucky Personnel Cabinet keys this classification as class code 21003402.
- The plan defines 3 alternate ranges for this class, so the rate depends on which criteria an employee meets.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Alternate ranges
| Range | Entry | Midpoint | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range 37.5-hour week | $3,673 | $5,509 | per month |
| Range 40-hour week | $3,918 | $5,877 | per month |
| Range Hourly | $22.60 | $33.90 | per hour |
Which alternate range applies is set by the plan's own criteria (experience, certification or assignment). The criteria text lives in the source document.
Class specification
The Personnel Cabinet class specification for this class is published by Kentucky Personnel Cabinet. The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 09/16/2023.
What the state says the job is
Performs complaint investigations, inspections, and regulatory duties in relation to state and federal requirements administered by the Department of Agriculture. Conducts case reviews to verify all inspection results; and performs other duties as required.
Examples of the work
Performs complaint investigations to identify and determine incompliance with state and federal requirements. Performs case reviews of subordinates to ensure accuracy of inspections. Inspects and tests livestock for diseases. Takes blood samples for laboratory testing. Places animals and areas under quarantine when necessary. Retests animals and recommends appropriate action. Collects milk samples for laboratory testing. Assists in administration of dog law regulations. Inspects swine feeding operations for disease control. Research stockyard records for information to be used in court action. Inspects devices used in industrial, commercial and retail establishments for accuracy of weight.
Minimum qualifications
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree. EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have six years' experience in agriculture, agricultural inspection, or the application or inspection of pesticides or restricted chemicals. Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Vocational or technical training in agriculture or a related field will substitute for the experience on a year-for-year basis. Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Experience in agriculture, inspection, quality control, regulatory, chemical application, or application or inspection of pesticides or restricted chemicals, or a related field will substitute for the education on a year- for-year basis.
Special requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license to qualify for employment in this job classification. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification.
Quoted from the Personnel Cabinet class specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
Kentucky Personnel Cabinet publishes this figure in Classified and Unclassified 37.5 and 40-Hour Salary Schedule, effective September 16, 2026. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
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