HVAC Inspector I pay range
Commonwealth of Kentucky · class code 20000817
- Class code
- 20000817
- Pay grade
- 13
- Pay unit
- Month
- Alternate ranges
- 3
- State
- Kentucky
- The Commonwealth of Kentucky published pay range for HVAC Inspector 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 20000817.
- 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 11/16/2023.
What the state says the job is
Learns to conduct inspections of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems in an assigned geographical area to ensure compliance with state law, regulations, and codes. Participates in formal and on-the-job training; and performs other duties as required.
Examples of the work
Learns to conduct visual inspections of HVAC equipment such as component parts, complete new HVAC systems, ducts, vent pipes, gas lines, and electrical outlets during inspections. Drafts inspection reports. Performs license compliance checks on jobsites. Drafts violation reports and forwards violation reports to supervisor for screening prior to requesting legal action. With supervisor approval, communicates with contractors about violations of code requirements. With supervisor approval, advises contractors on code requirements and related pertinent information. Frequently refers to construction plans and specifications when learning to conductvisual inspections of HVAC systems.
Minimum qualifications
EDUCATION: High school graduate EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Two years of experience in the installation, repair, maintenance, or design of HVAC systems Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE
Special requirements
Must possess a valid driver's license prior to employment in this job classification. In accordance with KRS 198B.6678(2) and 815 KAR 7:070, must successfully pass ICC M1 Residential Mechanical Inspector and ICC M2 Commercial Mechanical Inspector test modules and obtain certification as a mechanical ...
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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