Forensic Biologist II pay range
Commonwealth of Kentucky · class code 20000944
- Class code
- 20000944
- Pay grade
- 15
- Pay unit
- Month
- Alternate ranges
- 3
- State
- Kentucky
- The Commonwealth of Kentucky published pay range for Forensic Biologist II is $4,040 to $6,464 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 $48,483 to $77,574 a year at full time.
- Kentucky Personnel Cabinet keys this classification as class code 20000944.
- 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 | $4,040 | $6,060 | per month |
| Range 40-hour week | $4,310 | $6,464 | per month |
| Range Hourly | $24.86 | $37.30 | 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 forensic biology or DNA databasing duties in a forensic science laboratory; and performs other duties as required.
Examples of the work
Identifies and analyzes blood, hair, tissues, saliva and other physiological fluids to determine whether of human or animal origin. Classifies red cell enzymes and serum proteins by electrophoresis. Performs the various techniques used in the collection, preservation, receipt and examination of physical evidence. Prepares serological and chemical reagents and maintains quality control of same. Performs serological and/or genetic identification of biological specimens. Operates and maintains transmitted light microscopes, electrophoresis equipment, analytical balances, pH meters and other laboratory equipment.
Minimum qualifications
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in a biological science, forensic science, or a related science field. EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: One year of experience in forensic biology. Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE
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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