Lockmaster II pay range
Commonwealth of Kentucky · class code 21000525
- Class code
- 21000525
- Pay grade
- 09
- Pay unit
- Month
- Alternate ranges
- 3
- State
- Kentucky
- The Commonwealth of Kentucky published pay range for Lockmaster II is $2,281 to $3,649 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 $27,370 to $43,792 a year at full time.
- Kentucky Personnel Cabinet keys this classification as class code 21000525.
- 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 | $2,281 | $3,421 | per month |
| Range 40-hour week | $2,433 | $3,649 | per month |
| Range Hourly | $14.04 | $21.05 | 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 07/16/2026.
What the state says the job is
Participates in lock and dam inspection program; serves as incident responder as outlined in the Kentucky River Authority's emergency response plan; serves in advisory role during the planning and construction of capital improvements to the Kentucky River locks and dams; prepares, operates, and performs routine maintenance of locking mechanisms on Kentucky waterways; and performs other duties as required.
Examples of the work
Performs duties necessary to set up and operate specialized equipment to allow passage of vessels through locks. Maintains ground and facilities to include but not be limited to mowing and maintaining grounds, painting and performing routine maintenance to lock equipment. Greets and provides boat information to boat operators. Prepares and keeps routine reports. Performs routine inspections of the Kentucky River locks and dams and completes associated inspection reports. Attends meetings and provides input during design of capital construction projects and also provides assistance with lock operation during construction projects involving the Kentucky River locks.
Minimum qualifications
EDUCATION: NONE EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have two years of experience as a lockmaster. Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE
Special requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license to qualify for employment in this job classification. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification.
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
Lockmaster II in other states
| State | Entry | Midpoint | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $77,520 | $118,512 | $77,520 to $118,512 |
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.