Investigator I pay range
Commonwealth of Kentucky · class code 20001905
- Class code
- 20001905
- Pay grade
- 14
- Pay unit
- Month
- Alternate ranges
- 3
- State
- Kentucky
- The Commonwealth of Kentucky published pay range for Investigator I is $3,673 to $5,877 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 $44,074 to $70,518 a year at full time.
- Kentucky Personnel Cabinet keys this classification as class code 20001905.
- 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 | $3,673 | $5,509 | per month |
| Range 40-hour week | $3,918 | $5,877 | per month |
| Range Hourly | $22.60 | $33.90 | 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 10/16/2023.
What the state says the job is
Under provisions of KRS 446.010(31) and KRS Chapter 431, conducts professional level work in the investigation and enforcement of Kentucky and/or federal laws, which includes search, surveillance, apprehension and arrest of persons suspected of violating laws; and performs other duties as required.
Examples of the work
Performs professional level work in investigations involving the search, surveillance, and apprehension of persons suspected of violating state and/or federal laws including, but not limited to, controlled substance enforcement, medicaid fraud, welfare fraud, election fraud, public corruption, sex offenses, violent crime, environmental crime and other illegal activities. Interviews witnesses and defendants. Searches for physical evidence. Seizes contraband. Secures and serves search warrants, subpoenas, and summons. Makes physical arrests as required by law and indicated by circumstances. Carries a concealed firearm and may be required to use deadly force. Inspects records and documents.
Minimum qualifications
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree. EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have two years experience in the field of investigative law enforcement or a related field of investigation. Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Experience as a sworn law enforcement officer will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Special requirements
Must be 21 years of age. Must possess a valid driver's license prior to employment in this job classification. Employees in this classification are subject to the provisions of KRS Chapter 15 and 503 KAR 1:140 relating to peace officer certification as administered by the Kentucky Law Enforcement Co ...
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
Investigator I in other states
| State | Entry | Midpoint | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $43,088 | $63,770 | $43,088 to $63,770 |
| Delaware | $39,934 | $59,900 | $39,934 to $59,900 |
| Hawaii | $4,368 | $6,221 | $52,416 to $74,652 |
| Mississippi | $24,023 | $42,220 | $24,023 to $42,220 |
| Oklahoma | $27,320 | $105,172 | $27,320 to $105,172 |
| Texas | $33,840 | $49,798 | $33,840 to $49,798 |
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.