Deputy State Fire Marshal I pay range
Commonwealth of Kentucky · class code 20000805
- Class code
- 20000805
- Pay grade
- 12
- Pay unit
- Month
- Alternate ranges
- 3
- State
- Kentucky
- The Commonwealth of Kentucky published pay range for Deputy State Fire Marshal 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 20000805.
- 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 08/16/2024.
What the state says the job is
Performs beginning level inspections on existing public buildings to ensure compliance with applicable fire/life safety codes. Under general supervision, provides investigative assistance regarding fire and other incidents; and performs other duties as required.
Examples of the work
Performs beginning level inspections on existing public buildings for compliance with state fire/life safety codes. Ensures that proper means of egress, fire safety equipment, structural integrity, etc., are maintained in satisfactory condition. Coordinates with local fire departments concerning fire safety hazards. Informs building owners and occupants of all fire/life safety violations. Meets with property owners, contractors, and architects to achieve compliance with fire/life safety codes. Researches and maintains knowledge and skills in fire/life safety and investigation methods. Prepares technical reports and keeps inspection records.
Minimum qualifications
EDUCATION: High school graduate. EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have two years of experience in mechanical trades installation or inspection; or two years in skilled building trades; OR one year as a fire prevention inspector in a fire department; OR one year as an inspector with the Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction; OR one year of experience performing fire/life safety inspections with a private industry or other government agency; OR must have three years as a Fire Chief or a similar administrative position in a fire department. Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: An associate's degree in fire science technology, architecture, engineering or related fields will substitute for the two years of experience. Related technical training in skilled building trades will substitute for up to two years of the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Special requirements
Must possess a valid driver's license prior to employment in this job classification. Within six months of employment, employee is required to pass the Kentucky State Fire Inspector I test administered by the Division of Fire Prevention.
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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