Data Analyst pay range
Commonwealth of Kentucky · class code 21005060
- Class code
- 21005060
- Pay grade
- 14
- Pay unit
- Month
- Alternate ranges
- 3
- State
- Kentucky
- The Commonwealth of Kentucky published pay range for Data Analyst is $3,673 to $5,877 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 $44,074 to $70,518 a year at full time.
- Kentucky Personnel Cabinet keys this classification as class code 21005060.
- 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 | $3,673 | $5,509 | per month |
| Range 40-hour week | $3,918 | $5,877 | per month |
| Range Hourly | $22.60 | $33.90 | 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
Performs data analysis and research. Uses data-oriented programming languages and tools to collect, query, analyze, and report on data; and performs other duties as required.
Examples of the work
Performs data analysis tasks and adheres to standard procedures. Participates in developing methods for data issues. Solves standard problems and contributes to minor improvements. Conducts data analysis and research, interpreting results to identify patterns and trends to assist management in decision making and improving efficiencies. Develops and implements data analytics applications to transform raw data into actionable intelligence. Collaborates with stakeholders to understand and address data-related needs. Cleans and prunes data to ensure its accuracy and relevance. Participates in developing methods to mitigate data issues and deploys corrective measures.
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: Two years of professional experience in IT data analysis. Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A master's degree in computer science will substitute for one year of the required experience. Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Two years of additional related experience in IT data analysis 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.
Job titles and their pay grades come from the Job Specification Search, joined to the salary schedule.
Nearby classes in Kentucky
Data Analyst in other states
| State | Entry | Midpoint | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $26.97 | $48.55 | $56,098 to $100,989 |
| Arkansas | $73,104 | $119,274 | $73,104 to $119,274 |
| Missouri | $53,088 | $120,888 | $53,088 to $120,888 |
| New Mexico | $33.12 | $49.68 | $68,890 to $103,334 |
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.