Barber Shop Inspector pay range
Commonwealth of Kentucky · class code 20000827
- Class code
- 20000827
- Pay grade
- 12
- Pay unit
- Month
- Alternate ranges
- 3
- State
- Kentucky
- The Commonwealth of Kentucky published pay range for Barber Shop Inspector is $3,036 to $4,857 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 $36,426 to $58,282 a year at full time.
- Kentucky Personnel Cabinet keys this classification as class code 20000827.
- 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 | $3,036 | $4,553 | per month |
| Range 40-hour week | $3,238 | $4,857 | per month |
| Range Hourly | $18.68 | $28.02 | 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 duties in the inspection of barber shops in an assigned area of the state; and performs other duties as required.
Examples of the work
Makes periodic inspections of barber shops in an assigned area. Observes sanitary practices and conditions such as general cleanliness of shops and compliance with prescribed methods of sterilization. Determines whether each operator and shop has the required license. Follows up complaints regarding those barbers working without license and investigates other violations of the law. Inspects premises of shops to determine compliance with sanitary standards and physical requirements as established by the Board. Makes daily reports of inspection activities to supervisor. Keeps operational records. Make recommendations to close a shop, if required conditions and licensure are not met.
Minimum qualifications
EDUCATION: High school graduate. EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have two years of experience as a licensed barber. Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE
Special requirements
Must possess a valid driver's license prior to employment in this job classification. Must be licensed as a barber by the Kentucky Board of Barbering. http://barbering.ky.gov/ Must maintain any required licensure (s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job cl ...
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
Barber Shop Inspector in other states
| State | Entry | Midpoint | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | $28,642 | $49,067 | $28,642 to $49,067 |
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.