Deputy State Fire Marshal II pay range
Commonwealth of Kentucky · class code 20000806
- Class code
- 20000806
- Pay grade
- 13
- Pay unit
- Month
- Alternate ranges
- 3
- State
- Kentucky
- The Commonwealth of Kentucky published pay range for Deputy State Fire Marshal II is $3,339 to $5,343 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 $40,071 to $64,114 a year at full time.
- Kentucky Personnel Cabinet keys this classification as class code 20000806.
- 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 | $3,339 | $5,009 | per month |
| Range 40-hour week | $3,562 | $5,343 | per month |
| Range Hourly | $20.55 | $30.82 | 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 independent inspections on existing public buildings to ensure compliance with applicable fire/life safety codes; investigates fire and other incidents; conducts training for departmental employees, health and day care providers, civic organizations, etc.; and performs other duties as required.
Examples of the work
Performs independent facility inspections in a designated area. Evaluates problems encountered during building surveys and provides recommendations. Receives and responds to inquiries and complaints from design professionals, building owners, building officials, fire departments and the general public concerning fire and life safety matters in accordance with established policy. Responds to questions concerning code application and enforcement. Performs code analysis on burned structures in an effort to prevent similar fire occurrences. Performs facility surveys and investigates complaints and fire incidents.
Minimum qualifications
EDUCATION: High school graduate. EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have 2 years of experience as a Deputy State Fire Marshal I or 3 years of experience performing fire/life safety inspections with a private industry or other government agency. Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: An associate's degree in fire science technology, architecture, engineering or related field will substitute for two years of fire/life safety inspection experience. Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE
Special requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license prior to employment in this job classification. Must have completed the FEMA Emergency Management Institute Independent Study Program 100 and 700 level courses.
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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