Kentucky Government Jobs

31 public employers hiring

1,261 open positions at 31 Kentucky public employers: state agencies, counties, cities, school districts and colleges, from their own job postings.

1,261Open positions
31Public employers
$43k–$74k/yrTypical salary
$17.68–$23.75/hrTypical hourly

About Kentucky government jobs

Kentucky public employers have 1,261 open positions across 31 employers, most of them at schools & colleges. The employers hiring most are Commonwealth of Kentucky, Jefferson County Public Schools, KY and University of Louisville, KY. The most common openings are for Correctional Officer, Custodian and Administrative Specialist. Typical posted pay is $43k–$74k/yr or $17.68–$23.75/hr.

Who is hiring most

Open positions by employer.

Openings by employer type

Schools & colleges
784
State agencies
287
Other public bodies
67
Counties
64
Cities & towns
59

Most common openings

Job titles across every public employer in the state, levels merged.

Correctional Officer
26
Custodian
25
Administrative Specialist
24
Bus Driver
16
Highway Technician Assistant
15
Instructional Assistant
14
Nurse Aide State Registered
10
Department Coordinator
10
Part Time Lecturer
9
Assistant Professor Term
9

Where the jobs are

Frankfort
172
Louisville
51
Hartford
45
Bowling Green
35
Covington
27
Paducah
19
Hopkinsville
16
Lexington
14
Owensboro
14
Hanson
11

All 31 public employers hiring

Kentucky Government Jobs: FAQ

How many government jobs are open in Kentucky?

1,261 positions at 31 public employers, gathered from their own job postings and refreshed daily.

Which Kentucky public employers are hiring the most?

Commonwealth of Kentucky (287 open); Jefferson County Public Schools, KY (157 open); University of Louisville, KY (141 open); Kentucky State University (130 open); Boone County Schools, KY (61 open).

What do Kentucky government jobs pay?

Typical posted pay across open positions is $43k–$74k/yr or $17.68–$23.75/hr.

Where are most Kentucky government jobs?

Frankfort, Louisville, Hartford, Bowling Green and Covington.