IT Business Analyst pay range
Commonwealth of Kentucky · class code 21005070
- Class code
- 21005070
- Pay grade
- 14
- Pay unit
- Month
- Alternate ranges
- 3
- State
- Kentucky
- The Commonwealth of Kentucky published pay range for IT Business Analyst 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 21005070.
- 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.
What the state says the job is
Analyzes business processes and collaborates between internal and external stakeholders for the development, maintenance, and improvement of Information Technology (IT) systems solutions; and performs other duties as required.
Examples of the work
Analyzes and prioritizes business requirements, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and stakeholder needs. Gathers and prepares reports related to specific data and analyses for reporting within and outside of the agency. Converts business needs into functional business requirements and document in clear and concise formats, such as requirements specifications, use cases, and user stories. Conducts business process analysis and recommends solutions to streamline workflows and reduce costs. Collaborates with technical teams to design solutions that meet business requirements and leverage emerging technologies.
Minimum qualifications
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree OR a graduate of a college or university with an associate's degree in IT or related field OR certification in an IT-related field. EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: One year of systems analysis, IT support, business administration, public administration, or a related field of experience. Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A master's degree in IT, business or public administration, or a related field will substitute for the experience requirement on a year-for-year basis. Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Two years of additional experience in computer programming, systems analysis, IT services, research and statistics, business administration, public administration, or a related field will substitute for the education requirement.
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
IT Business Analyst in other states
| State | Entry | Midpoint | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | $30.19 | $42.29 | $62,795 to $87,963 |
| Nevada | $61,721 | $91,496 | $61,721 to $91,496 |
| New Mexico | $36.43 | $54.65 | $75,774 to $113,672 |
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.