Network Architect pay range
Commonwealth of Kentucky · class code 21005102
- Class code
- 21005102
- Pay grade
- 17
- Pay unit
- Month
- Alternate ranges
- 3
- State
- Kentucky
- The Commonwealth of Kentucky published pay range for Network Architect 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 21005102.
- 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
Responsible for the strategic and conceptual blueprint of network design to include master planning of network structure and functionality to ensure the network is scalable, adaptable, and compatible within Commonwealth of Technology (COT) and non- consolidated agencies; and performs other duties as required.
Examples of the work
Designs and plans overall telecommunications infrastructure solutions based on enterprise requirements. Communicates and provides strategic guidance with executive leadership on design and implementation plans to ensure security, compliance, performance, capacity, and documentation meet requirements. Manages complex network and telecommunications projects and initiatives. Designs, implements, and maintains network infrastructure solutions. Evaluates and recommends new network technologies and solutions. Develop network architecture plans based on organizational needs, growth projections, and technology trends.
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: Must have four years of professional network experience in network support and administration. Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A master's degree in computer science will substitute for one year of the required experience. Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Two years of additional network experience will substitute for the education requirement.
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
Network Architect in other states
| State | Entry | Midpoint | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $132,379 | $195,417 | $132,379 to $195,417 |
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.