Public Advocate Special Investigator pay range
Commonwealth of Kentucky · class code 21000903
- Class code
- 21000903
- Pay grade
- 15
- Pay unit
- Month
- Alternate ranges
- 3
- State
- Kentucky
- The Commonwealth of Kentucky published pay range for Public Advocate Special Investigator is $4,040 to $6,464 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 $48,483 to $77,574 a year at full time.
- Kentucky Personnel Cabinet keys this classification as class code 21000903.
- 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 | $4,040 | $6,060 | per month |
| Range 40-hour week | $4,310 | $6,464 | per month |
| Range Hourly | $24.86 | $37.30 | 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 08/16/2025.
What the state says the job is
Plans and participates in the investigation of primarily capital criminal cases in which the Department for Public Advocacy or local attorneys acting under a public advocacy program are involved. OR Oversees agency investigations to include personnel matters, safety and security concerns, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) protocols; and performs other duties as required.
Examples of the work
Plans and participates in investigations of primarily death penalty cases. Under the direction of an attorney, collects and analyzes investigation materials in capital criminal cases and creates an investigation plan for a defense team. Conducts advanced background research and makes determinations on professional expert witnesses to locate, interview, and obtain necessary information pertinent to investigations Works with different court systems and law enforcement agencies during the investigation process.
Minimum qualifications
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree. EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Six years of experience in law enforcement, general investigation or a related field of investigation OR three years of experience as a Public Advocate Investigator. Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Additional experience in law enforcement, general investigation or a related field of investigation will substitute for education on a year-for-year basis OR Additional two years as a Public Advocate Investigator will substitute for the educational requirement.
Special requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license prior to employment in this job classification. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification.
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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