Engineer I pay range
Commonwealth of Kentucky · class code 20001403
- Class code
- 20001403
- Pay grade
- 16
- Pay unit
- Month
- Alternate ranges
- 3
- State
- Kentucky
- The Commonwealth of Kentucky published pay range for Engineer I is $4,444 to $7,110 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 $53,329 to $85,326 a year at full time.
- Kentucky Personnel Cabinet keys this classification as class code 20001403.
- 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 | $4,444 | $6,666 | per month |
| Range 40-hour week | $4,740 | $7,110 | per month |
| Range Hourly | $27.35 | $41.02 | 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 09/16/2023.
What the state says the job is
Performs professional engineering work in the review, design, construction and maintenance of facilities or structures. Manages and oversees activities of engineering projects and/or programs with minimal phases and/or limited scope of work. Applies engineering principles to produce computerized engineering reports, plans and drawings. Reviews and approves engineering documents and recommendations prepared by technical and sub-professional personnel as a Licensed Professional Engineer; and performs other duties as required.
Examples of the work
Develops specifications, design drawings. and guidelines for the construction or renovation of structures or facilities. Reviews architectural, mechanical. and electrical plans and specifications in all stages of submission for compliance with applicable codes and regulations. Estimates project costs and monitors costs throughout the project to avoid overruns. Inspects and supervises the inspection of construction projects to ensure compliance with plans and specifications. Applies engineering principles to produce computerized engineering reports, plans. and drawings. Writes and/or modifies computer programs for engineering projects.
Minimum qualifications
EDUCATION: See Special Requirements. EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE
Special requirements
Must be licensed as a professional engineer by the Kentucky Board of Engineers and Land Surveyors. http://kyboels.ky.gov/. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification.
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
Engineer I in other states
| State | Entry | Midpoint | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $5,761 | $7,354 | $69,132 to $88,248 |
| North Carolina | $57,983 | $101,470 | $57,983 to $101,470 |
| Texas | $61,184 | $99,658 | $61,184 to $99,658 |
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.