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2022 Salary Information


Sheriff

Court Security Officer

Full Time, Hourly

Under the general direction of the Sheriff, performs duties and responsibilities necessary for the provision of security for the courts. Performs related work as required.

Additional Titles

  • Bailiff

Summary

Category Min Average Max Number of
employees
Counties
responding
Statewide $8.50 $13.91 $27.84 116 30

By population class

Class Min Average Max Number of
employees
Counties
responding
2,000 - 9,999 $9.00 $12.07 $18.00 7 4
10,000 -14,999 $8.50 $12.13 $14.61 12 6
15,000 - 29,999 $9.00 $12.03 $17.50 23 7
30,000 - 69,999 $11.00 $16.29 $27.84 58 11
70,000+ $12.50 $16.43 $18.07 16 2

By budget class (tax revenue)

Class Min Average Max Number of
employees
Counties
responding
$1,000,000 - $1,999,999 $8.50 $10.86 $17.50 17 6
$2,000,000 - $2,999,999 $9.00 $12.50 $18.00 11 6
$3,000,000 - $4,999,999 $11.32 $13.67 $16.69 11 5
$5,000,000 - $9,999,999 $9.00 $14.47 $22.77 16 3
$10 million + $11.00 $16.55 $27.84 61 10

By Area Development District

ADD Min Average Max Number of
employees
Counties
responding
Barren River $14.50 $14.50 $14.50 1 1
Big Sandy $9.00 $9.00 $9.00 5 1
Bluegrass $11.00 $15.07 $27.00 15 4
Buffalo Trace $8.50 $10.00 $11.00 3 2
FIVCO $11.00 $19.11 $27.84 12 2
Green River $9.84 $11.88 $19.87 15 3
KIPDA $16.52 $16.88 $17.59 4 1
KY River $9.00 $11.50 $17.50 11 2
Lake Cumberland $9.35 $12.68 $16.00 8 2
Lincoln Trail $11.50 $15.33 $22.77 8 3
Northern KY $12.00 $16.04 $18.07 12 2
Pennyrile $13.00 $15.80 $23.15 10 3
Purchase $9.00 $12.26 $16.69 12 4

Sheriff

Court Security Officer

Part Time, Hourly

Under the general direction of the Sheriff, performs duties and responsibilities necessary for the provision of security for the courts. Performs related work as required.

Additional Titles

  • Bailiff

Summary

Category Min Average Max Number of
employees
Counties
responding
Statewide $8.00 $11.82 $22.00 283 47

By population class

Class Min Average Max Number of
employees
Counties
responding
2,000 - 9,999 $8.00 $11.13 $22.00 40 11
10,000 -14,999 $8.50 $11.40 $15.23 41 8
15,000 - 29,999 $9.00 $10.83 $13.32 110 15
30,000 - 69,999 $10.00 $13.84 $18.76 64 11
70,000+ $10.50 $13.55 $16.10 28 2

By budget class (tax revenue)

Class Min Average Max Number of
employees
Counties
responding
$1,000,000 - $1,999,999 $8.00 $9.58 $12.87 46 10
$2,000,000 - $2,999,999 $9.00 $12.73 $22.00 32 8
$3,000,000 - $4,999,999 $9.00 $11.25 $14.53 78 12
$5,000,000 - $9,999,999 $9.00 $12.64 $18.76 43 8
$10 million + $10.50 $13.53 $17.05 84 9

By Area Development District

ADD Min Average Max Number of
employees
Counties
responding
Barren River $10.00 $12.21 $15.00 21 5
Bluegrass $9.00 $11.51 $17.05 56 9
Buffalo Trace $8.50 $9.40 $10.75 19 3
Gateway $8.00 $9.40 $12.00 14 2
Green River $9.18 $11.56 $14.60 18 5
KIPDA $11.67 $12.96 $15.14 12 1
KY River $9.00 $9.00 $9.00 3 1
Lake Cumberland $9.00 $10.08 $12.00 34 4
Lincoln Trail $10.50 $14.66 $18.76 6 2
Northern KY $9.00 $14.22 $22.00 56 5
Pennyrile $10.12 $13.42 $16.90 15 5
Purchase $9.00 $11.23 $14.53 29 5