Application Developer III pay range
Commonwealth of Kentucky · class code 21005058
- Class code
- 21005058
- Pay grade
- 16
- Pay unit
- Month
- Alternate ranges
- 3
- State
- Kentucky
- The Commonwealth of Kentucky published pay range for Application Developer III is $4,444 to $7,110 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 $53,329 to $85,326 a year at full time.
- Kentucky Personnel Cabinet keys this classification as class code 21005058.
- 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 | $4,444 | $6,666 | per month |
| Range 40-hour week | $4,740 | $7,110 | per month |
| Range Hourly | $27.35 | $41.02 | 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.
What the state says the job is
Performs the writing, testing, and documentation of complex agency computer programs based on defined user requirements. Analyzes existing systems and inefficiencies and provides solutions for improving overall operations; and performs other duties as required.
Examples of the work
Applies extensive experience in all phases of the development life cycle to design, develop, test, deploy, and support complex agency applications. Meets with users or business analysts to determine business or existing system inefficiencies or problems, objectives, and operational needs to identify information technology alternatives and provide solutions for improving operations. Performs research and analysis required for project proposals, software and system modifications, and new projects. Assists in developing standards and procedures for development staff. Conducts training for end users on applications developed and supported. Troubleshoots and resolves complex issues.
Minimum qualifications
EDUCATION: High School graduate. EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Six years of experience in Information Technology or a related field. Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Additional education in Information Technology (IT) or a related field will substitute for the required experience on a year-for- year basis. Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Additional experience in IT or a related field will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis OR a certification in an IT-related field will substitute for the required education.
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.
Job titles and their pay grades come from the Job Specification Search, joined to the salary schedule.
Nearby classes in Kentucky
Application Developer III in other states
| State | Entry | Midpoint | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | $67,728 | $121,890 | $67,728 to $121,890 |
Each state publishes its own range for a classification with this exact title. Duties, grade structures and bargaining units differ between states, so read each class page before comparing.