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2022 Salary Information


General Government

Director of Animal Care & Control

Full Time, Annual

Under the general direction of the County Judge/Executive, performs activities related to animal control and necessary operation of the County Animal Shelter. An employee in this class is responsible for planning, organizing and supervising the activities of the animal shelter and is responsible for the enforcement of animal control ordinances and related laws in the county. Maintains equipment and facilities. Performs related work as required.

Additional Titles

  • Director of Animal Control
  • Director of Animal Services
  • Dog Warden - Animal Control Director

Summary

Category Min Average Max Number of
employees
Counties
responding
Statewide $16,887.94 $39,677.22 $85,723.00 27 27

By population class

Class Min Average Max Number of
employees
Counties
responding
2,000 - 9,999 $20,800.00 $25,854.40 $32,843.20 3 3
10,000 -14,999 $16,887.94 $25,702.32 $39,270.40 4 4
15,000 - 29,999 $26,000.00 $35,137.77 $46,703.00 6 6
30,000 - 69,999 $32,468.80 $44,557.51 $64,542.00 11 11
70,000+ $40,000.00 $63,317.80 $85,723.00 3 3

By budget class (tax revenue)

Class Min Average Max Number of
employees
Counties
responding
$1,000,000 - $1,999,999 $26,000.00 $26,000.00 $26,000.00 1 1
$2,000,000 - $2,999,999 $19,069.92 $26,128.26 $39,270.40 5 5
$3,000,000 - $4,999,999 $16,887.94 $33,224.71 $46,703.00 5 5
$5,000,000 - $9,999,999 $32,843.20 $40,903.05 $61,126.00 6 6
$10 million + $32,468.80 $50,310.19 $85,723.00 10 10

By Area Development District

ADD Min Average Max Number of
employees
Counties
responding
Barren River $34,361.60 $34,361.60 $34,361.60 1 1
Big Sandy $43,856.30 $43,856.30 $43,856.30 1 1
Bluegrass $30,926.00 $41,453.92 $64,542.00 5 5
Buffalo Trace $46,703.00 $46,703.00 $46,703.00 1 1
FIVCO $41,200.00 $41,200.00 $41,200.00 1 1
Gateway $33,300.00 $33,300.00 $33,300.00 1 1
Green River $32,843.20 $36,056.80 $39,270.40 2 2
KIPDA $50,671.19 $51,568.05 $52,464.90 2 2
Lake Cumberland $26,000.00 $26,000.00 $26,000.00 1 1
Lincoln Trail $19,069.92 $48,142.11 $64,230.40 3 3
Northern KY $23,920.00 $44,190.00 $85,723.00 4 4
Pennyrile $16,887.94 $18,843.97 $20,800.00 2 2
Purchase $32,468.80 $34,823.53 $37,245.00 3 3

General Government

Director of Animal Care & Control

Part Time, Annual

Under the general direction of the County Judge/Executive, performs activities related to animal control and necessary operation of the County Animal Shelter. An employee in this class is responsible for planning, organizing and supervising the activities of the animal shelter and is responsible for the enforcement of animal control ordinances and related laws in the county. Maintains equipment and facilities. Performs related work as required.

Additional Titles

  • Director of Animal Control
  • Director of Animal Services
  • Dog Warden - Animal Control Director

Summary

Category Min Average Max Number of
employees
Counties
responding
Statewide $5,269.68 $9,394.84 $13,520.00 2 2

By population class

Class Min Average Max Number of
employees
Counties
responding
10,000 -14,999 $13,520.00 $13,520.00 $13,520.00 1 1
15,000 - 29,999 $5,269.68 $5,269.68 $5,269.68 1 1

By budget class (tax revenue)

Class Min Average Max Number of
employees
Counties
responding
$1,000,000 - $1,999,999 $5,269.68 $9,394.84 $13,520.00 2 2

By Area Development District

ADD Min Average Max Number of
employees
Counties
responding
Barren River $13,520.00 $13,520.00 $13,520.00 1 1
Lake Cumberland $5,269.68 $5,269.68 $5,269.68 1 1