GIS Analyst III pay range
Commonwealth of Kentucky · class code 20001875
- Class code
- 20001875
- Pay grade
- 15
- Pay unit
- Month
- Alternate ranges
- 3
- State
- Kentucky
- The Commonwealth of Kentucky published pay range for GIS Analyst III 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 20001875.
- 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 02/16/2025.
What the state says the job is
Utilizes geographic information system (GIS) hardware and software to perform advanced technical GIS activities. Provides expertise in the analysis of spatial data and the production of map products. Develops geospatial applications for automation using scripting language requiring complex coding; and performs other duties as required.
Examples of the work
Develops and configures geospatial applications using scripting programming language with more complex coding. Uses existing GIS software to capture and manage spatial data. Oversees quality analysis review on data. Automates complex map production showing spatial analyses results. Configures and customizes geospatial desktop, web, and mobile applications. Uses scripting language for automation or builds complex models. Provides expert level user support for GIS applications. Designs curriculum, creates class material, and leads training in GIS classes. Creates, reviews, and edits technical and user documentation for applications.
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: Three years experience in a technology or GIS-related field. Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A master's degree in GIS-related field will substitute for two years of experience. 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 III in other states
| State | Entry | Midpoint | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho | $70,518 | $141,036 | $70,518 to $141,036 |
| Maryland | $67,309 | $106,155 | $67,309 to $106,155 |
| Nevada | $73,310 | $109,641 | $73,310 to $109,641 |
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.