Policy and Research Consultant pay range
Commonwealth of Kentucky · class code 21000050
- Class code
- 21000050
- Pay grade
- 18
- Pay unit
- Month
- Alternate ranges
- 3
- State
- Kentucky
- The Commonwealth of Kentucky published pay range for Policy and Research Consultant is $5,377 to $8,604 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 $64,528 to $103,245 a year at full time.
- Kentucky Personnel Cabinet keys this classification as class code 21000050.
- 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 | $5,377 | $8,066 | per month |
| Range 40-hour week | $5,736 | $8,604 | per month |
| Range Hourly | $33.09 | $49.64 | 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 05/16/2026.
What the state says the job is
Performs highly complex and extensive research and analysis of policy issues for an agency using advanced research techniques. Participates in the evaluation and development of agency practices and policies; and performs other duties as required.
Examples of the work
Determines the necessary resources needed to conduct research and to develop strategic planning and analysis on specialized issues. Organizes studies to determine the impact of potential agency operating policies. Plans, organizes, participates, and makes presentations to staff, stakeholders, local and national partner agencies, and other officials. Prepares drafts of reports and other materials for use in presentations. Consults with local and national subject-matter experts to obtain information. Attends public meetings and legislative and hearings on topics of interest. Meets with federal, state, and local agencies to obtain and give information on various agency policy issues.
Minimum qualifications
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Five years of professional experience in the development, research, planning, or analysis of policies. Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A master's degree or doctorate (JD, PhD, MD/DO) will substitute for two years of the required experience. Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Additional professional experience in the development, research, planning, or analysis of policies will substitute for the bachelor's degree 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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