Wildlife Biologist III pay range
Commonwealth of Kentucky · class code 20001460
- Class code
- 20001460
- Pay grade
- 15
- Pay unit
- Month
- Alternate ranges
- 3
- State
- Kentucky
- The Commonwealth of Kentucky published pay range for Wildlife Biologist III 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 20001460.
- 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
Performs specialized biological work in habitat and wildlife population management. Provides expertise in leading and conducting research and surveys on a specific group of wildlife species or habitats. Plans, implements, and provides guidance on habitat improvement and species management; and performs other duties as required.
Examples of the work
Performs specialized biological work in wildlife habitat and population management. Serves as department specialist in all aspects of wildlife biology, conservation, and protection for a specific group of species or habitats. Leads and conducts wildlife research & surveys. Determines agency resources necessary to complete management and research assignments within given area. Evaluates the progress of management and research projects. Writes reports concerning management and research activities including surveys identifying specific wildlife populations and habitats within a geographic area. Provides technical assistance to both private landowners and public land stewards.
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 three years 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. A PhD degree in wildlife management, wildlife biology or a related field will substitute for two years 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 III in other states
| State | Entry | Midpoint | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $5,107 | $7,278 | $61,284 to $87,336 |
| Oklahoma | $33,440 | $140,961 | $33,440 to $140,961 |
| South Carolina | $53,142 | $90,372 | $53,142 to $90,372 |
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.