Business Intelligence (BI) Architect pay range
Commonwealth of Kentucky · class code 21005053
- Class code
- 21005053
- Pay grade
- 17
- Pay unit
- Month
- Alternate ranges
- 3
- State
- Kentucky
- The Commonwealth of Kentucky published pay range for Business Intelligence (BI) Architect is $4,888 to $7,821 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 $58,660 to $93,856 a year at full time.
- Kentucky Personnel Cabinet keys this classification as class code 21005053.
- 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 | $4,888 | $7,332 | per month |
| Range 40-hour week | $5,214 | $7,821 | per month |
| Range Hourly | $30.08 | $45.12 | 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.
What the state says the job is
Designs the overall architecture of Business Intelligence (BI) solutions. Designs data warehousing solutions, data integration strategies, and data governance to ensure data is used efficiently and effectively; and performs other duties as required.
Examples of the work
Responsible for defining and developing BI strategy for the assigned agency. Identifies key performance indicators (KPIs) and aligns BI initiatives with strategic priorities. Designs BI Architecture by defining the components, technologies, and frameworks needed to support the organization's BI objectives. Oversees the design of data models, schemas, ETL processes, and integration patterns to ensure the efficient storage, processing, and delivery of data for reporting and analysis. Evaluates, selects, and recommends appropriate BI tools, technologies, and platforms. Assesses various options based on factors such as functionality, scalability, cost, and compatibility with existing systems.
Minimum qualifications
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree OR a graduate of a college or university with an associate's degree in information technology (IT) or related field OR certification in an IT related field. EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Six years of professional experience in data analysis, business intelligence, or database and reporting technologies. Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A master's degree in computer science will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Two years of additional experience in data analysis, business intelligence, database and reporting technologies will substitute for the education requirement.
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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