Polygraph Examiner I pay range
Commonwealth of Kentucky · class code 20000704
- Class code
- 20000704
- Pay grade
- 13
- Pay unit
- Month
- Alternate ranges
- 3
- State
- Kentucky
- The Commonwealth of Kentucky published pay range for Polygraph Examiner I 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 20000704.
- 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 10/16/2023.
What the state says the job is
Under the supervision of an experienced polygraph examiner trains to conduct and analyze polygraph examinations; and performs other duties as required.
Examples of the work
Under supervision schedules examinations as requested by investigators, conducts examinations, and analyzes results. Uses computerized equipment to conduct examinations. Reviews and analyzes investigative information. Prepares reports. Communicates with investigators. Conducts pre-employment polygraph examinations. UNIQUE PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Any unique physical requirements necessary to perform the duties of a specific position will be listed on the individual position description, if applicable.
Minimum qualifications
EDUCATION: Must complete two years (54 semester hours) from a college or university. EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Experience in active military duty or as a Kentucky Polygraph Examiner or as a sworn law enforcement officer will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Special requirements
Must possess a certificate of graduation from a school accredited by the American Polygraph Association. Kentucky Revised Statutes - Chapter 329 Must obtain required Kentucky Polygraph license within thirty days of employment.
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
Polygraph Examiner I in other states
| State | Entry | Midpoint | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $75,564 | $114,600 | $75,564 to $114,600 |
| Oklahoma | $30,593 | $127,058 | $30,593 to $127,058 |
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.