Parole Board Specialist II pay range
Commonwealth of Kentucky · class code 20000660
- Class code
- 20000660
- Pay grade
- 13
- Pay unit
- Month
- Alternate ranges
- 3
- State
- Kentucky
- The Commonwealth of Kentucky published pay range for Parole Board Specialist II is $3,339 to $5,343 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 $40,071 to $64,114 a year at full time.
- Kentucky Personnel Cabinet keys this classification as class code 20000660.
- 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 | $3,339 | $5,009 | per month |
| Range 40-hour week | $3,562 | $5,343 | per month |
| Range Hourly | $20.55 | $30.82 | 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 04/16/2025.
What the state says the job is
Coordinates, trains and reviews the work of employees that evaluate, assess and interview inmates eligible for parole. Reviews documents and generates reports for the Parole Board to be used in making parole decisions; and performs other duties as required.
Examples of the work
Coordinates the work of employees who complete reports on inmates eligible for parole. Reviews guideline reports submitted by employees to ensure compliance with Parole Board policy and procedures. Takes necessary action to correct any inaccuracies in reports. Makes suggestions to the Parole Board or the Executive Director concerning changes that need to be made to guidelines, manuals, and/or the Board's application of them. Trains employees in proper completion of reports and interpretation of policy and procedures. Prepares records, reports, and summaries to be used during Parole Board hearings. Verifies accuracy of information and resolves any discrepancies contained in files.
Minimum qualifications
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree. EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Two years of professional experience in any operation or program within the field of corrections, counseling, social work, or a related field. Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A master's degree in social work, sociology, counseling and guidance, or a related field will substitute for one year of the experience. Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Current or prior Department of Corrections experience will substitute for the required education on a year- for-year basis. Current or prior military experience will substitute for the required education on a year- for-year basis.
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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