Elevator Inspector I pay range
Commonwealth of Kentucky · class code 20000791
- Class code
- 20000791
- Pay grade
- 11
- Pay unit
- Month
- Alternate ranges
- 3
- State
- Kentucky
- The Commonwealth of Kentucky published pay range for Elevator Inspector I is $2,760 to $4,416 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 $33,119 to $52,990 a year at full time.
- Kentucky Personnel Cabinet keys this classification as class code 20000791.
- 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 | $2,760 | $4,140 | per month |
| Range 40-hour week | $2,944 | $4,416 | per month |
| Range Hourly | $16.98 | $25.48 | 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 09/16/2023.
What the state says the job is
Works under the supervision of an elevator inspector and assists in the inspection of elevators and related equipment for compliance with the state code; and performs other duties as required.
Examples of the work
At the beginning level learns to inspect elevators, escalators, moving walks, and lifts as well as the preparation of documents relating to elevator inspections. UNIQUE PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to bend, stoop, crawl and climb. Exposed to hazards associated with inspecting elevators.
Minimum qualifications
EDUCATION: High school diploma. EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE
Special requirements
Must possess a valid drivers license prior to employment in this job classification. Must hold a certificate of competency from the Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings, and Construction before completion of the six month probationary period.
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
Elevator Inspector I in other states
| State | Entry | Midpoint | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $4,933 | $7,305 | $59,196 to $87,660 |
| Maryland | $63,154 | $99,603 | $63,154 to $99,603 |
| Massachusetts | $3,508 | $4,785 | $91,200 to $124,418 |
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.