Elevator Inspector III pay range
Commonwealth of Kentucky · class code 21000106
- Class code
- 21000106
- Pay grade
- 13
- Pay unit
- Month
- Alternate ranges
- 3
- State
- Kentucky
- The Commonwealth of Kentucky published pay range for Elevator Inspector III 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 21000106.
- 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 09/16/2023.
What the state says the job is
Performs duties in the inspection of elevators and related equipment for compliance with the state code. Responds to complaints and investigates complaints received; and performs other duties as required.
Examples of the work
Inspects elevator and related equipment for compliance with the state code governing such conveyances. Checks elevators for conformance with specifications. Inspects all newly installed elevators for compliance with state code. Consults with appropriate parties to resolve problems with installation or maintenance. Prepares report of each inspection. Records unsafe conditions and gives advice as to corrective procedures to be performed. Inspects elevators for compliance with recommendations for corrective measures.
Minimum qualifications
EDUCATION: High School graduate. EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Three years' experience as a state Elevator Inspector II OR three years' experience in the construction, installation or maintenance and repair of elevators and their appurtenances. Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Additional education in engineering, engineering technology or related field will substitute on a year for year basis. OR completion of the National Elevator Industry Education Program (NEIEP) OR completion of the National Association of Elevator Contractors Program (NAEC) will substitute for the above experience. Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE
Special requirements
Must possess a valid driver's license prior to employment in this job classification. Must hold a certificate of competency as an elevator inspector from the Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction, and ASME QEI-1 Certification.
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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