Architect pay range
Commonwealth of Kentucky · class code 20001425
- Class code
- 20001425
- Pay grade
- 16
- Pay unit
- Month
- Alternate ranges
- 3
- State
- Kentucky
- The Commonwealth of Kentucky published pay range for Architect 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 20001425.
- 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. It was last revised 10/16/2023.
What the state says the job is
Performs professional architectural work in the design and/or alteration of new and existing structures. Manages construction projects for the agency; and performs other duties as required.
Examples of the work
Designs new buildings and other structures and the required supportive equipment. Renovates and restores existing structures to suit the agency's needs. Drafts complete construction drawings. Conducts site surveys to determine existing site characteristics such as lay of terrain, views, public and service access, utility availability, soil conditions for building foundations, compatibility of adjacent uses and design character of existing facilities. Researches and writes complete project specifications. Identifies and applies necessary regulatory codes and regulations for design project. Prepares preliminary sketches to show building design character and intent.
Minimum qualifications
EDUCATION: See Special Requirements. EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE
Special requirements
Must be licensed as an architect by the Kentucky Board of Architects . 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.
Job titles and their pay grades come from the Job Specification Search, joined to the salary schedule.
Nearby classes in Kentucky
Architect in other states
| State | Entry | Midpoint | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $65,436 | $118,502 | $65,436 to $118,502 |
| Arkansas | $71,027 | $105,120 | $71,027 to $105,120 |
| Delaware | $61,690 | $92,536 | $61,690 to $92,536 |
| Florida | $47,668 | $101,775 | $47,668 to $101,775 |
| Illinois | $91,224 | $140,784 | $91,224 to $140,784 |
| Mississippi | $61,417 | $107,936 | $61,417 to $107,936 |
| Missouri | $46,464 | $102,456 | $46,464 to $102,456 |
| Nebraska | $31.39 | $46.27 | $65,291 to $96,246 |
| New Mexico | $33.12 | $49.68 | $68,890 to $103,334 |
| Ohio | $38.01 | $55.80 | $79,061 to $116,064 |
| Wisconsin | $21.70 | $49.82 | $45,136 to $103,626 |
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.