OIG Investigator III pay range
Commonwealth of Kentucky · class code 20001911
- Class code
- 20001911
- Pay grade
- 16
- Pay unit
- Month
- Alternate ranges
- 3
- State
- Kentucky
- The Commonwealth of Kentucky published pay range for OIG Investigator III 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 20001911.
- 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
Under statutory authority of KRS 194A.030 and KRS 218A.240, oversees and conducts high-profile special investigations involving employees, vendors of services, or contractors. Conducts in-depth extensive research and analysis of program issues to determine fraud or abuse of Cabinet's programs. Makes referrals to prosecutorial and/or administrative agencies based on investigative findings; and performs other duties as assigned.
Examples of the work
Serves as lead investigator on investigations and projects received from multi-agency referrals, requiring specialized research and the transfer of knowledge. May supervise staff and train and serve as a mentor to staff. Responsible for coordinating the cases of other staff. Assists supervisor with reviewing and critiquing investigative reports as requested. Attends meetings and addresses questions and concerns from management pertaining to the Office of the Inspector General for the Cabinet for Health and Family Services investigative activity or policy mandates.
Minimum qualifications
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree. EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have four years of experience in the field of investigation, social work, public assistance, healthcare, or program eligibility. Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Additional investigative, social work, public assistance, healthcare, or program eligibility experience will substitute for the required college on a year-for-year basis. Current or prior military experience will substitute for the required college on a year- for-year basis.
Special requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license prior to employment in this job classification. Must maintain a valid driver's license for length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains a valid driver's license.
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.
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