Auditor II pay range
Commonwealth of Kentucky · class code 20001665
- Class code
- 20001665
- Pay grade
- 13
- Pay unit
- Month
- Alternate ranges
- 3
- State
- Kentucky
- The Commonwealth of Kentucky published pay range for Auditor II is $3,339 to $5,343 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 $40,071 to $64,114 a year at full time.
- Kentucky Personnel Cabinet keys this classification as class code 20001665.
- 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 | $3,339 | $5,009 | per month |
| Range 40-hour week | $3,562 | $5,343 | per month |
| Range Hourly | $20.55 | $30.82 | 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
Conducts limited scope audits, with minimal factors, in the simple analysis of financial and statistical records, reports and statements, and accounting policies and procedures. Determines the appropriate internal control operations, compliance provisions, state laws and regulations that are applicable to audit procedures; and performs other duties as required.
Examples of the work
Conducts simple audits with minimal factors, such as invoice or receipts audits to ensure compliance with state laws, regulations and policies. Interpret policies, laws, regulations, internal controls, etc. and applies same to audit. Applies professional auditing standards, methods and procedures to identify, analyze and make recommendations concerning the accuracy of accounting systems. Examines and tests ledgers, journals and other books of original entry for compliance with federal and/or state policies and regulations. Interviews using basic procedural questions. Prepares workpapers and accumulates documenting evidence in support of audit adjustments, recommendations and reports.
Minimum qualifications
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree (which includes twenty semester hours or thirty quarter hours in accounting). EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: One year of professional auditing experience. Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Certification as Certified Public Accountant or as a Certified Internal Auditor 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
Auditor II in other states
| State | Entry | Midpoint | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $64,570 | $95,564 | $64,570 to $95,564 |
| Colorado | $5,409 | $8,654 | $64,908 to $103,848 |
| Hawaii | $4,725 | $6,728 | $56,700 to $80,736 |
| Maine | $24.76 | $34.74 | $51,501 to $72,259 |
| Massachusetts | $2,463 | $3,518 | $64,039 to $91,473 |
| Mississippi | $47,425 | $83,347 | $47,425 to $83,347 |
| Nevada | $61,721 | $91,496 | $61,721 to $91,496 |
| North Carolina | $47,703 | $83,479 | $47,703 to $83,479 |
| Oklahoma | $30,593 | $127,058 | $30,593 to $127,058 |
| Texas | $51,158 | $81,351 | $51,158 to $81,351 |
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.