Information Officer I pay range
Commonwealth of Kentucky · class code 20001564
- Class code
- 20001564
- Pay grade
- 12
- Pay unit
- Month
- Alternate ranges
- 3
- State
- Kentucky
- The Commonwealth of Kentucky published pay range for Information Officer I is $3,036 to $4,857 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 $36,426 to $58,282 a year at full time.
- Kentucky Personnel Cabinet keys this classification as class code 20001564.
- 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 | $3,036 | $4,553 | per month |
| Range 40-hour week | $3,238 | $4,857 | per month |
| Range Hourly | $18.68 | $28.02 | 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
Performs beginning professional level journalistic functions in the preparation, editing, and proofreading of news releases, bulletins, reports, social media content, and other informational material for state government agencies; and performs other duties as required.
Examples of the work
Covers assignments in the gathering of material for the agency's publications. Develops informational materials such as brochures, posters and other graphic arts publications to be distributed. Writes and edits news releases, bulletins, reports, and other informational materials. Attends public events and conducts interviews to gather facts. Performs research to verify the reliability of material used for news releases and other information to be published. Reviews drafted communications to verity grammar and accuracy. Responds to media inquiries of departmental activities. Files newspaper clippings, news releases, fact sheets, and bibliographical sketches for use in research activities.
Minimum qualifications
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree. EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Journalistic, public relations, or experience related to the duties and responsibilities of this job title series will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Current or prior military experience will substitute for the required college 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
Information Officer I in other states
| State | Entry | Midpoint | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $2,137 | $2,972 | $55,557 to $77,264 |
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.