Auditor III pay range
Commonwealth of Kentucky · class code 20001666
- Class code
- 20001666
- Pay grade
- 14
- Pay unit
- Month
- Alternate ranges
- 3
- State
- Kentucky
- The Commonwealth of Kentucky published pay range for Auditor 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 20001666.
- 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
Conducts full scope audits in the analysis of financial and statistical records, reports, statements, and accounting policies and procedures. Determines the appropriate internal control operations, compliance provisions, state laws and regulations that are applicable to audit procedures; including the development of the audit plan with various factors; and performs other duties as required.
Examples of the work
Conducts full scope audits of multiple areas to ensure compliance with state laws, regulations, and policies. Identifies, documents and analyzes the accounting or statistical systems, source documents, and related internal administrative controls and prepares appropriate audit programs. Researches issues and determines appropriate audit approach and procedures. Completes or reviews in-depth processes and adapts to the different audit procedures that need to be performed. Leads meetings for gaining an understanding of the audit client. Leads exit conferences detailing all the issues with the client's audit.
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: Two years of professional auditing experience. Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Certification as a 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 III in other states
| State | Entry | Midpoint | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $71,027 | $105,120 | $71,027 to $105,120 |
| Colorado | $5,962 | $9,541 | $71,544 to $114,492 |
| Hawaii | $5,107 | $7,278 | $61,284 to $87,336 |
| Maine | $28.84 | $40.73 | $59,987 to $84,718 |
| Massachusetts | $2,831 | $4,092 | $73,616 to $106,402 |
| Mississippi | $56,346 | $99,024 | $56,346 to $99,024 |
| Nevada | $67,296 | $100,099 | $67,296 to $100,099 |
| North Carolina | $57,983 | $101,470 | $57,983 to $101,470 |
| Oklahoma | $33,440 | $140,961 | $33,440 to $140,961 |
| Texas | $57,614 | $93,138 | $57,614 to $93,138 |
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.