Law Enforcement Trng Instructor III pay range
Commonwealth of Kentucky · class code 20000726
- Class code
- 20000726
- Pay grade
- 15
- Pay unit
- Month
- Alternate ranges
- 3
- State
- Kentucky
- The Commonwealth of Kentucky published pay range for Law Enforcement Trng Instructor III is $4,040 to $6,464 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 $48,483 to $77,574 a year at full time.
- Kentucky Personnel Cabinet keys this classification as class code 20000726.
- 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 | $4,040 | $6,060 | per month |
| Range 40-hour week | $4,310 | $6,464 | per month |
| Range Hourly | $24.86 | $37.30 | 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 07/16/2025.
What the state says the job is
Evaluates training and consults in the development of training needs. Researches, designs, develops and independently conducts competency-based training classes in general law enforcement/justice areas as well as other specialized areas. Designs and develops training evaluation tools and methods.; performs other duties as required.
Examples of the work
Consults with agency leaders to assess/diagnose training needs and requirements. Researches, designs, and develops training courses based on training needs analysis and identified competencies. Applies adult learning principles and training techniques to conduct general law enforcement classes as well as advanced classes in specific areas. These areas include: managerial/ supervisory skills, leadership principles, behavioral styles, training design and delivery, presentation techniques, organizational performance measurement, team effectiveness and specific classes related to advanced techniques such as firearms, driving, breath testing and use of force.
Minimum qualifications
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree. EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have seven years of experience as a sworn law enforcement officer, telecommunicator, Law Enforcement Training Instructor or any combination of the aforementioned experience. Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A master's degree will substitute for one year of experience. Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Additional experience as a sworn Law Enforcement officer, telecommunicator, or Law Enforcement Training Instructor will substitute for the education on a year-for-year basis.
Special requirements
Must have completed 320 clock hours of in-service or equivalent continuing education credits approved by the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council or the Department of Criminal Justice Training.
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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