Forensic Latent Fingerprint Specialist I pay range
Commonwealth of Kentucky · class code 20000732
- Class code
- 20000732
- Pay grade
- 15
- Pay unit
- Month
- Alternate ranges
- 3
- State
- Kentucky
- The Commonwealth of Kentucky published pay range for Forensic Latent Fingerprint Specialist I 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 20000732.
- 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 11/16/2024.
What the state says the job is
Acts as a specialty advisor in a particular area of latent fingerprints. Performs professional work in the collection and preservation of latent (unknown) fragmentary fingerprint ridge detail and the comparison of known finger and palm print exemplars submitted for examination pursuant to criminal investigation; and performs other duties as required.
Examples of the work
Mentors trainees in forensic latent fingerprint analysis. Has responsibility to assist in the standardization and coordination of a specialized forensic science area. Acts as an advanced journeyman, performing consultative functions to user agencies. Performs highly responsible analysis of latent fingerprint evidence, including the collection and preservation of latent fingerprint ridge detail and the comparison of known finger and palm print exemplars submitted for examination pursuant to criminal investigations. Evaluates latent print evidence to determine if a latent print is of sufficient quality to establish identity. Establishes the identity of latent ridge detail.
Minimum qualifications
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in the physical, biological or forensic sciences, engineering or mathematics. EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have three years of experience in the forensic science of fingerprint comparison, lab development of latent fingerprint evidence or field development of latent fingerprint evidence. Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Additional experience in the forensic science of fingerprint comparison, lab development of latent fingerprint evidence or field development of latent fingerprint evidence will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Special requirements
Must possess a valid driver's license prior to employment in this job classification. 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.
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