Veterans Cemetery Caretaker I pay range
Commonwealth of Kentucky · class code 20000620
- Class code
- 20000620
- Pay grade
- 09
- Pay unit
- Month
- Alternate ranges
- 3
- State
- Kentucky
- The Commonwealth of Kentucky published pay range for Veterans Cemetery Caretaker I is $2,281 to $3,649 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 $27,370 to $43,792 a year at full time.
- Kentucky Personnel Cabinet keys this classification as class code 20000620.
- 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 | $2,281 | $3,421 | per month |
| Range 40-hour week | $2,433 | $3,649 | per month |
| Range Hourly | $14.04 | $21.05 | 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
At the beginning level performs duties associated with upkeep and maintenance of a state veteran's cemetery including facility, grounds, and equipment maintenance. Learns stages in burial operations and assists in the installation of grave sites setup; and performs other duties as required.
Examples of the work
Under supervision performs facility, grounds, and equipment maintenance and possesses basic familiarity with cemetery trade practices. Edges all roads and walkways and ensures roads and walkways are clean and free of debris. Learns stages in burial operations. Learns to install and operate casket- lowering devices at gravesites. Learns to align and set headstones. Digs and squares graves. Cleans headstones with chemical solutions and brushes. Sets up and removes chairs, greens, and shelters for committal services. Operates small tractors, dump truck, Bobcat, pneumatic tamper, casket mover (Toro), and zero turn mowers. Receives and inspects headstones.
Minimum qualifications
EDUCATION: High school graduate. EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have one year of experience in cemetery caretaking, grounds maintenance, golf course greens keeping, landscaping, farming, military service or other related experience. Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: College courses or technical training in horticulture or a related field will substitute for the required experience on a year for year basis. Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE
Special requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license to qualify for 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.
Job titles and their pay grades come from the Job Specification Search, joined to the salary schedule.
Nearby classes in Kentucky
Veterans Cemetery Caretaker I in other states
| State | Entry | Midpoint | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $40,975 | $64,627 | $40,975 to $64,627 |
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.