Wildlife Biologist II pay range
Commonwealth of Kentucky · class code 20001459
- Class code
- 20001459
- Pay grade
- 14
- Pay unit
- Month
- Alternate ranges
- 3
- State
- Kentucky
- The Commonwealth of Kentucky published pay range for Wildlife Biologist II is $3,673 to $5,877 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 $44,074 to $70,518 a year at full time.
- Kentucky Personnel Cabinet keys this classification as class code 20001459.
- 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 | $3,673 | $5,509 | per month |
| Range 40-hour week | $3,918 | $5,877 | per month |
| Range Hourly | $22.60 | $33.90 | 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
Performs generalized professional biological work in habitat and wildlife population management. Conducts research and surveys on wildlife species. Plans, implements, and provides guidance on general habitat improvement and species management while gaining expertise in a specialized area; and performs other duties as required
Examples of the work
Performs generalized professional level biological work in wildlife habitat and population management. Conducts wildlife research and surveys on all phases of wildlife populations including establishment, mortality factors and habitat requirements. Plans and implements habitat and wildlife population management work. Provides professional presentations. Attends various constituent group meetings and provides/presents information to the public on wildlife management practices and survey efforts. Provides diagnosis of wildlife diseases. Provides technical assistance in determining wildlife management practices.
Minimum qualifications
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in a biological science, wildlife biology, fish and wildlife management, conservation biology, natural resources, environmental sciences, or related field. EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have one year of professional experience in wildlife management, wildlife biology and/or a related field. Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A master's degree in wildlife management, wildlife biology or a related field will substitute for one year of the required experience Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE
Special requirements
Must possess 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.
Job titles and their pay grades come from the Job Specification Search, joined to the salary schedule.
Nearby classes in Kentucky
Wildlife Biologist II in other states
| State | Entry | Midpoint | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $4,725 | $6,728 | $56,700 to $80,736 |
| Oklahoma | $27,827 | $114,532 | $27,827 to $114,532 |
| South Carolina | $46,206 | $78,540 | $46,206 to $78,540 |
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.