Workers Compensation Investigator I pay range
Commonwealth of Kentucky · class code 20000903
- Class code
- 20000903
- Pay grade
- 12
- Pay unit
- Month
- Alternate ranges
- 3
- State
- Kentucky
- The Commonwealth of Kentucky published pay range for Workers Compensation Investigator I is $3,036 to $4,857 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 $36,426 to $58,282 a year at full time.
- Kentucky Personnel Cabinet keys this classification as class code 20000903.
- 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 | $3,036 | $4,553 | per month |
| Range 40-hour week | $3,238 | $4,857 | per month |
| Range Hourly | $18.68 | $28.02 | 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 10/16/2025.
What the state says the job is
Under general guidance conducts basic investigations of in-state and out-of-state employers for insurance coverage and compliance with the Kentucky Workers' Compensation law (KRS Chapter 342); and performs other duties as required.
Examples of the work
Investigates in-state and out-of-state employers for workers' compensation insurance coverage. Explains workers' compensation insurance coverage and compliance requirements. Investigates employee complaints concerning insurance coverage. Investigates injury claims filed against Uninsured Employers' Fund to determine if coverage does exist. Writes investigative reports. Answers questions relative to provisions of Workers' Compensation Act. Prepares records and reports. Testifies in official proceedings. UNIQUE PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Any unique physical requirements necessary to perform the duties of a specific position will be listed on the individual position description, if applicable.
Minimum qualifications
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree. EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: One year of experience in investigations, insurance claims adjusting, insurance underwriting, or in the fields of risk management employment or property and casualty insurance. Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Additional related training will substitute for the experience on a year-for-year basis. Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Additional experience in one of the above or related fields will substitute for the education on a year-for- year basis.
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.
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