Cosmetology Inspector pay range
Commonwealth of Kentucky · class code 21002680
- Class code
- 21002680
- Pay grade
- 12
- Pay unit
- Month
- Alternate ranges
- 3
- State
- Kentucky
- The Commonwealth of Kentucky published pay range for Cosmetology 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 21002680.
- 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
Conducts inspections to approve or deny the on-site licensing of all cosmetology salons, nail salons, esthetic salons, and threading salons licensed by the Kentucky Board of Cosmetology in an assigned area of the State; and performs other duties as required.
Examples of the work
Independently conducts inspections of facilities licensed by the board. Determines that all cosmetology salons, nail salons, esthetic salons, and threading salons applying for a new license meet requirements. Issues licenses to facilities that meet requirements. Observes sanitary practices and conditions such as general cleanliness and compliance with prescribed methods of disinfection in licensed establishments. Determines whether each individual and business has the required license. Follows up with complaints regarding those individuals working without licenses and investigates other violations of the law.
Minimum qualifications
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree. EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Additional experience in the health, investigation, or inspection field, or a related field will substitute for the required college on a year-for-year basis. Two years of experience as a licensed cosmetologist will substitute for each year of the required education.
Special requirements
Must possess a valid driver's license prior to employment in this job classification. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification.
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
Cosmetology 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.