Veterans Program Administrator pay range
Commonwealth of Kentucky · class code 21003125
- Class code
- 21003125
- Pay grade
- 15
- Pay unit
- Month
- Alternate ranges
- 3
- State
- Kentucky
- The Commonwealth of Kentucky published pay range for Veterans Program Administrator 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 21003125.
- 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 09/16/2023.
What the state says the job is
Plans, develops, recommends, and administers a major program area within the Department of Veterans Affairs; and performs other duties as required.
Examples of the work
Develops, implements, and enforces policies and procedures relative to the veteran program on a statewide basis. Responds to inquiries from state and county government officials concerning veteran programs. Facilitates information between the USDVA and the Kentucky Department of Veterans' Affairs. Requests and collects program data, and edits and analyzes data. Writes comprehensive program status reports for executive and managerial superiors. May manage a program budget. Develops program forms, spending allocations, and other managerial prerogatives. Makes regular visits to agency facilities or offices for the purpose of providing specialized services.
Minimum qualifications
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree. EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have four years of experience as a military officer, noncommissioned officer, benefits counselor, or professional experience in a human service program or a related field. Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Graduate study in social work, sociology, psychology, or a related field will substitute for the required experience on a year-for- year basis. Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Experience in one of the above fields will substitute for the bachelor's degree requirement on a year-for- year basis.
Special requirements
Must possess a valid driver's license prior to appointment in this classification. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this 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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