GIS Analyst I pay range
Commonwealth of Kentucky · class code 20001873
- Class code
- 20001873
- Pay grade
- 13
- Pay unit
- Month
- Alternate ranges
- 3
- State
- Kentucky
- The Commonwealth of Kentucky published pay range for GIS Analyst I is $3,339 to $5,343 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 $40,071 to $64,114 a year at full time.
- Kentucky Personnel Cabinet keys this classification as class code 20001873.
- 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 | $3,339 | $5,009 | per month |
| Range 40-hour week | $3,562 | $5,343 | per month |
| Range Hourly | $20.55 | $30.82 | 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 02/16/2025.
What the state says the job is
Under direct supervision, utilizes geographic information system (GIS) hardware and software to perform introductory level GIS activities. Analyzes spatial data and produces simple map products showing results. Develops simple geospatial models for automation using visual programming language; and performs other duties as required.
Examples of the work
Develops simple models for automation using a model builder application. Uses existing GIS software to capture and manage spatial data. Produces simple map products showing results of spatial analysis. Assists in the creation of configurable GIS applications. Compiles, inputs, modifies, and enhances spatial data. Produces GIS/computer models or maps using digital spatial tools and tabular information. Assists in the conversion of hardcopy map products to digital format. Performs quality analysis on digitized data and map products. Uses aerial photography, remote sensing data, Global Positioning System (GPS) data, or scanned imagery in the performance of data analysis or data capture.
Minimum qualifications
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree. Applicant must have successfully completed six semester hours in computer science, data processing, or geographic information system courses. EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Additional experience in a technology or GIS-related field will substitute for the bachelor's degree requirement on a year-for- year basis OR Related technical or vocational training will substitute for the bachelor's degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.
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
GIS Analyst I in other states
| State | Entry | Midpoint | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho | $54,768 | $109,536 | $54,768 to $109,536 |
| Maryland | $55,710 | $87,867 | $55,710 to $87,867 |
| Massachusetts | $2,916 | $4,345 | $75,826 to $112,960 |
| Nevada | $59,257 | $87,571 | $59,257 to $87,571 |
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.