Licensed Practical Nurse pay range
Commonwealth of Kentucky · class code 20001008
- Class code
- 20001008
- Pay grade
- 12
- Pay unit
- Month
- Alternate ranges
- 3
- State
- Kentucky
- The Commonwealth of Kentucky published pay range for Licensed Practical Nurse 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 20001008.
- 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 01/16/2026.
What the state says the job is
Performs duties in the care of the ill, injured, or infirm under the direction of a registered nurse or licensed physician as permitted under KRS Chapter 314 and oversees scheduling of staff and performs routine quality checks of Licensed Practical Nurse Applicants or unlicensed assistive staff.; and performs other duties as required.
Examples of the work
Performs nursing practice under the direction of a registered nurse or physician. Performs acts requiring knowledge and skill such as are taught or acquired in approved schools for practical nursing. Observes and cares for the ill, injured, or infirmed within scope of his/her education and clinical skills. Collects nursing assessment data. Gives counsel and applies procedures to safeguard life and health. Administers medication and treatment as prescribed. Explains medication purposes, dosages, and possible side effects to patients. Teaches and delegates to others the performance of nursing care activities.
Minimum qualifications
EDUCATION: See Special Requirements. EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE
Special requirements
Must be licensed in Kentucky as a practical nurse or must have a valid work permit issued by the Kentucky Board of Nursing. https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=52117 https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/chapter.aspx? id=38813 https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/kar/t ...
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
Licensed Practical Nurse in other states
| State | Entry | Midpoint | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $33,727 | $62,285 | $33,727 to $62,285 |
| Arkansas | $53,558 | $79,266 | $53,558 to $79,266 |
| Florida | $34,760 | $55,174 | $34,760 to $55,174 |
| Iowa | $53,851 | $81,806 | $53,851 to $81,806 |
| Maine | $19.57 | $26.57 | $40,706 to $55,266 |
| Minnesota | $58,485 | $74,813 | $58,485 to $74,813 |
| Missouri | $34,992 | $66,600 | $34,992 to $66,600 |
| Nebraska | $26.91 | $39.66 | $55,967 to $82,501 |
| New York | $45,081 | $55,322 | $45,081 to $55,322 |
| North Carolina | $41,407 | $62,111 | $41,407 to $62,111 |
| Ohio | $27.56 | $34.53 | $57,325 to $71,822 |
| Pennsylvania | $53,008 | $80,646 | $53,008 to $80,646 |
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.