Forensic Laboratory Supervisor pay range
Commonwealth of Kentucky · class code 20000948
- Class code
- 20000948
- Pay grade
- 18
- Pay unit
- Month
- Alternate ranges
- 3
- State
- Kentucky
- The Commonwealth of Kentucky published pay range for Forensic Laboratory Supervisor is $5,377 to $8,604 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 $64,528 to $103,245 a year at full time.
- Kentucky Personnel Cabinet keys this classification as class code 20000948.
- 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 | $5,377 | $8,066 | per month |
| Range 40-hour week | $5,736 | $8,604 | per month |
| Range Hourly | $33.09 | $49.64 | 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
Supervises staff and laboratory work for a forensic science laboratory in an assigned region or in a specialty area of forensic science; and performs other duties as required.
Examples of the work
Supervises the day to day operations of a forensic laboratory branch or manages a specific area of forensic science within a laboratory branch. Plans, assigns, supervises, coordinates, and monitors the work of laboratory branch forensic staff. Ensures development of staff by establishing training expectations and conducting employee performance evaluations. Assists with the revision of department policy manuals and training materials. Addresses agency procedures and develops procedures for solving problems. Makes recommendations on new equipment for branch and /or laboratory system.
Minimum qualifications
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in chemistry, forensic science, biology, microbiology, biochemistry, medical technology, engineering, mathematics, criminal justice or a closely related field. EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Six years of professional laboratory experience performing work in a specialty area of forensic science. Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Master's degree in chemistry, forensic science, biology, microbiology, biochemistry, medical technology, engineering, mathematics, or a closely related field will substitute for one year of experience. 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.
Job titles and their pay grades come from the Job Specification Search, joined to the salary schedule.
Nearby classes in Kentucky
Forensic Laboratory Supervisor in other states
| State | Entry | Midpoint | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | $66,944 | $117,651 | $66,944 to $117,651 |
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.