Nurse Supervisor pay range
Commonwealth of Kentucky · class code 20001012
- Class code
- 20001012
- Pay grade
- 16
- Pay unit
- Month
- Alternate ranges
- 3
- State
- Kentucky
- The Commonwealth of Kentucky published pay range for Nurse Supervisor is $4,444 to $7,110 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 $53,329 to $85,326 a year at full time.
- Kentucky Personnel Cabinet keys this classification as class code 20001012.
- 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 | $4,444 | $6,666 | per month |
| Range 40-hour week | $4,740 | $7,110 | per month |
| Range Hourly | $27.35 | $41.02 | 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 09/16/2023.
What the state says the job is
Supervises nursing services and personnel during a shift or within a program area at a health care facility; and performs other duties as required.
Examples of the work
Supervises nursing staff and direct care provided during a shift or within an assigned program area. Coordinates patient movement dependent on staffing and patient care needs. Oversees and reviewed medical issues and orders given by a physician. Determines the kind and amount of nursing care necessary to meet patient's needs. Takes verbal orders for medication and transfers to physician's order sheet. Assigns responsibilities to the various units. Completes reports consistent with nursing policy. Documents employee performance, absences, training, and other personnel related matters. Makes routine rounds and assists Registered Nurse in carrying out their duties.
Minimum qualifications
EDUCATION: (See Special Requirements) EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have three years of experience as a Registered Nurse. Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A bachelor's degree in nursing will substitute for one year of the required experience. Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE
Special requirements
Must be licensed in Kentucky as a registered nurse or possess a valid work permit issued by the Kentucky Board of Nursing. https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=52116 https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx? id=53751 http://www.kbn.ky.gov/ Must maintain any r ...
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
Nurse Supervisor in other states
| State | Entry | Midpoint | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $56,482 | $104,719 | $56,482 to $104,719 |
| Iowa | $73,674 | $113,464 | $73,674 to $113,464 |
| Mississippi | $75,641 | $132,934 | $75,641 to $132,934 |
| Ohio | $44.38 | $63.41 | $92,310 to $131,893 |
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.