Arts Program Administrator pay range
Commonwealth of Kentucky · class code 20001847
- Class code
- 20001847
- Pay grade
- 15
- Pay unit
- Month
- Alternate ranges
- 3
- State
- Kentucky
- The Commonwealth of Kentucky published pay range for Arts Program Administrator is $4,040 to $6,464 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 $48,483 to $77,574 a year at full time.
- Kentucky Personnel Cabinet keys this classification as class code 20001847.
- 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 | $4,040 | $6,060 | per month |
| Range 40-hour week | $4,310 | $6,464 | per month |
| Range Hourly | $24.86 | $37.30 | 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
Responsible for the administration and/or coordination of statewide arts programs; and performs other duties as required.
Examples of the work
Develops, manages and coordinates statewide arts programs or projects in areas such as community arts development, artist's residences, workshops or touring exhibitions. Prepares and reviews grant applications and maintains records for arts programs. Monitors program activities. Designs and proposes programs for the Kentucky Arts Council. Consults with community arts organizations in building community support, fund raising, program planning and organizational development. Interprets program guidelines for applicants. Coordinates the grant review process. Develops program guidelines. Assists artists and groups in developing arts programs.
Minimum qualifications
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree. EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Three years of experience in the administration of or consultation with organizations that serve artists or foster public involvement in the arts. Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Graduate study in creative arts or arts management will substitute for the experience on a year for year basis. Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Additional experience in creative arts or arts management will substitute for the education on a year for year basis.
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
Arts Program Administrator in other states
| State | Entry | Midpoint | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | $47,703 | $83,479 | $47,703 to $83,479 |
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.