Auditor IV pay range
Commonwealth of Kentucky · class code 20001667
- Class code
- 20001667
- Pay grade
- 15
- Pay unit
- Month
- Alternate ranges
- 3
- State
- Kentucky
- The Commonwealth of Kentucky published pay range for Auditor IV 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 20001667.
- 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
Conducts specialized and complex audits, such as investigations of fraud or program abuse. Responsible for quality control and assurance; Reviews the completed audit reports of professional auditors for compliance with generally accepted accounting and auditing standards and to maintain the quality of audit work; and performs other duties as required.
Examples of the work
Conducts complex audits, such as tolling and large construction audits, consultant design build projects, and large trucking companies to ensure compliance with state laws, regulations, and policies. Conducts special projects by the Internal Audit Committee and Office of Inspector General. Leads advanced or complex audits that require an audit team approach. Leads audit meetings. Resolves all issues related to the audit. Reviews completed audits for compliance with generally accepted accounting and auditing standards. Consults with audit supervisor or manager on review expectations. Provides coaching notes to auditors based on result of audit review.
Minimum qualifications
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree (which includes twenty semester or thirty quarter hours in accounting). EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Three 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 IV in other states
| State | Entry | Midpoint | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $7,991 | $12,786 | $95,892 to $153,432 |
| Hawaii | $5,527 | $7,870 | $66,324 to $94,440 |
| Massachusetts | $3,248 | $4,728 | $84,445 to $122,919 |
| Oklahoma | $36,784 | $152,428 | $36,784 to $152,428 |
| Texas | $65,104 | $106,634 | $65,104 to $106,634 |
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.