IT Project Manager pay range
Commonwealth of Kentucky · class code 21005128
- Class code
- 21005128
- Pay grade
- 17
- Pay unit
- Month
- Alternate ranges
- 3
- State
- Kentucky
- The Commonwealth of Kentucky published pay range for IT Project Manager is $4,888 to $7,821 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 $58,660 to $93,856 a year at full time.
- Kentucky Personnel Cabinet keys this classification as class code 21005128.
- 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 | $4,888 | $7,332 | per month |
| Range 40-hour week | $5,214 | $7,821 | per month |
| Range Hourly | $30.08 | $45.12 | 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
Oversees and leads the entire lifecycle of Information Technology (IT) projects including defining project objectives, developing detailed plans, allocating resources, managing budgets, and coordinating the efforts of project team members; and performs other duties as assigned.
Examples of the work
Ensures that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and according to quality standards. Communicates with stakeholders, identifies and mitigates risks, monitors project progress, and makes adjustments as necessary to ensure successful project outcomes. Leads the development of project plans, defining objectives, scope, timelines, and resource requirements. Provides guidance and direction to project team members, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment. Identifies potential risks to project success, develops mitigation strategies, and monitors risks throughout the project lifecycle.
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 information technology (IT) or related field OR certification in an IT related field. EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Two years of professional experience in project management or business analysis. Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A master's degree in computer science will substitute for two years of the required experience. Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Two years of additional professional experience in project management, business analysis, or related field will substitute for the required education.
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 Project Manager in other states
| State | Entry | Midpoint | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $81,725 | $137,522 | $81,725 to $137,522 |
| Arkansas | $80,414 | $131,201 | $80,414 to $131,201 |
| New Mexico | $40.28 | $64.45 | $83,782 to $134,056 |
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.