Network Engineer pay range
Commonwealth of Kentucky · class code 20001531
- Class code
- 20001531
- Pay grade
- 17
- Pay unit
- Month
- Alternate ranges
- 3
- State
- Kentucky
- The Commonwealth of Kentucky published pay range for Network Engineer 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 20001531.
- 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. It was last revised 02/16/2025.
What the state says the job is
Responsible for the technical and operational aspects of a network to include configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting network components to ensure the network is available, efficient, and secure within Commonwealth of Technology (COT) and non-consolidated agencies.
Examples of the work
Designs, implements, and oversees entire network infrastructures. Oversees the planning, implementation, and operations of networking infrastructure, including high-level technical support for area networks. Works closely with support staff, agencies and/or vendors to evaluate, select, design/configure, and implement new networking technologies and services. Coordinates the planning, implementation, operations and Tier 4 support for enterprise initiatives and services for a network infrastructure. Creates configurations, installs, and configures network devices such as routers, switches, firewalls, and other critical core equipment.
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 three 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 experience in professional network support and administration will substitute for the education requirement.
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 Engineer in other states
| State | Entry | Midpoint | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | $91,600 | $160,299 | $91,600 to $160,299 |
| South Carolina | $81,192 | $146,166 | $81,192 to $146,166 |
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.