Chief Boiler Inspector pay range
Commonwealth of Kentucky · class code 20000816
- Class code
- 20000816
- Pay grade
- 16
- Pay unit
- Month
- Alternate ranges
- 3
- State
- Kentucky
- The Commonwealth of Kentucky published pay range for Chief Boiler Inspector is $4,444 to $7,110 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 $53,329 to $85,326 a year at full time.
- Kentucky Personnel Cabinet keys this classification as class code 20000816.
- 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 | $4,444 | $6,666 | per month |
| Range 40-hour week | $4,740 | $7,110 | per month |
| Range Hourly | $27.35 | $41.02 | 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
Supervises the boiler inspection staff and operations to ensure consistent enforcement and provides necessary guidance and administrative support. Participates in state and national boiler and pressure vessel forums and seminars. Provides a continual training program for field staff. Develops and revises examination for licensure of boiler and pressure vessels individuals; performs other duties as required.
Examples of the work
Oversees the operations of the boiler section. Serves as Chief Boiler Inspector representing the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Reviews and approves submitted inspection reports. Determines work needs to assign staff tasks and territories. Interprets and enforces rules and regulations and codes pertaining to boilers and pressure vessels. Formulates policies and procedures. Organizes, assigns, and conducts training programs and participates in forums and seminars to inform local officials of pertinent regulations and codes. Oversees investigations regarding boiler and pressure vessels. Resolves complaints and answers inquiries.
Minimum qualifications
EDUCATION: High school graduate EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have five years of experience as a National Board commissioned boiler and pressure vessel inspector. 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 hold a valid commission as boiler and pressure vessel inspector issued by the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors and must hold a valid commission as a boiler and pressure vessel inspector ...
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
Chief Boiler Inspector in other states
| State | Entry | Midpoint | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $45,543 | $117,074 | $45,543 to $117,074 |
| New York | $93,659 | $118,388 | $93,659 to $118,388 |
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.