Forester II pay range
Commonwealth of Kentucky · class code 21004255
- Class code
- 21004255
- Pay grade
- 15
- Pay unit
- Month
- Alternate ranges
- 3
- State
- Kentucky
- The Commonwealth of Kentucky published pay range for Forester 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 21004255.
- 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
Provides technical consultation to landowners in forest ecosystems and their management. Prepares multi- agency forest management and forest stewardship plans in collaboration with local, county, state, and federal agencies for the development of forest ecosystem improvement. Assists with wildland fire suppression and prevention, prescribed fire, and all-risk emergency response activities; and performs other duties as required.
Examples of the work
Prepares forest management and forest stewardship plans for landowners or for a designated landscape. Provides technical expertise in forest ecosystems and their management. Prepares and develops multi-agency stewardship plans to help qualify for local, state, and federal cost-share programs. Designates trees and boundaries for timber stand improvement, commercial harvest, prescribed burn, and tree planting projects based on objectives and silviculture standards. Selects and marks trees for timber stand improvement and commercial harvest. Serves as the technical service provider for federal Farm Bill programs in an assigned area.
Minimum qualifications
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in forestry. EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have two years of professional experience in forestry. Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A master's degree in forestry will substitute for the required experience. Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE
Special requirements
Must possess a valid driver's license prior to appointment in this classification. Must be at least 21 years of age. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this 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
Forester II in other states
| State | Entry | Midpoint | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $4,725 | $6,728 | $56,700 to $80,736 |
| Maine | $27.34 | $38.34 | $56,867 to $79,747 |
| Massachusetts | $2,834 | $4,152 | $73,685 to $107,951 |
| Mississippi | $43,509 | $76,465 | $43,509 to $76,465 |
| Nevada | $59,257 | $87,571 | $59,257 to $87,571 |
| North Carolina | $47,703 | $83,479 | $47,703 to $83,479 |
| Oklahoma | $30,593 | $127,058 | $30,593 to $127,058 |
| South Carolina | $46,206 | $78,540 | $46,206 to $78,540 |
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.