Building Code Field Inspector I pay range
Commonwealth of Kentucky · class code 21000078
- Class code
- 21000078
- Pay grade
- 12
- Pay unit
- Month
- Alternate ranges
- 3
- State
- Kentucky
- The Commonwealth of Kentucky published pay range for Building Code Field Inspector I 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 21000078.
- 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 09/02/2025.
What the state says the job is
Under the guidance of certified building inspector supervisor, learns to conduct basic level inspections of new or substantially remodeled constructions to ensure compliance with building codes and referenced standards and Departmental approved construction plans; participates in ongoing formal training; and performs other duties as required.
Examples of the work
Under the guidance of certified building inspector supervisor, inspects facilities under construction using approved plans to ensure compliance with applicable building codes. Prepares inspection reports and distributes copies to appropriate persons. Consults with design professionals, contractors, and owners concerning projects under construction. Attends meetings and training sessions. UNIQUE PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to bend, stoop, crawl and climb.
Minimum qualifications
EDUCATION: High school graduate. EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Two years of experience in drafting or preparing building construction documents or in the supervision of building construction. Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: An associate's degree in architecture, engineering, architectural technology, drafting and designing technology, fire science technology, engineering technology, building construction technology or related field will substitute for the above experience on a year-for-year basis. Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE
Special requirements
Must possess a valid driver's license prior to appointment in this job classification. Must obtain certificate for Level I (one) building inspector issued by the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction as defined in KRS 198B.090 and 815 KAR 7:070 within 2 years 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.
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