Louisville Metro, Kentucky / Department of Corrections
Agency file
The Department of Corrections runs the corrections system — operating prisons and jails, supervising people in custody, and managing parole or probation.
In 2026, this agency had 486 employees with median total compensation of $31,974; the highest distinct record was $95,616.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 486 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($31,974) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $51,679 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $9,503. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.
Trend
How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 5 published years.
| Year | Total payroll | Employees | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $30.1M — | 529 — | $60,237 — |
| 2023 | $30.2M ▲ 0.5% | 525 ▼ 0.8% | $59,305 ▼ 1.5% |
| 2024 | $32.4M ▲ 7.4% | 556 ▲ 5.9% | $61,910 ▲ 4.4% |
| 2025 | $33.5M ▲ 3.4% | 519 ▼ 6.7% | $66,877 ▲ 8.0% |
| 2026 | $15.8M ▼ 53.0% | 486 ▼ 6.4% | $31,974 ▼ 52.2% |
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Departments elsewhere with the most similar mix of roles — a proxy for the same kind of agency, matched by workforce composition rather than name. Pay is not cost-of-living adjusted.
Record list
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Senior Corrections Technician/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Jessica Perez serves as a Senior Corrections Technician. Their 2026 pay totaled $10,971.
Corrections Technician/Department of Corrections
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Jeronne Danner holds the role of Corrections Technician at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $10,946.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Cody Pouw is a Corrections Officer at Department of Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $10,797.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Jason Pate is a Corrections Officer at Department of Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $10,627.
Corrections Sergeant/Department of Corrections
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Alex Bland is a Corrections Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $10,607.
Corrections Sergeant/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Michelle Sogan serves as a Corrections Sergeant. Their 2024 pay totaled $10,225.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Phillip Daley works as a Corrections Officer for Department of Corrections. Phillip earned $10,121 in 2025.
Correction Officer Lateral Ent/Department of Corrections
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Michael Satterly works as a Correction Officer Lateral Ent for Department of Corrections. Michael earned $10,057 in 2026.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Dylan Adams serves as a Corrections Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $9,837.
Senior Corrections Technician/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Tom Vickery serves as a Senior Corrections Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $9,584.
Correction Officer Recruit/Department of Corrections
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Tranisha Martin works as a Correction Officer Recruit for Department of Corrections. Tranisha earned $9,503 in 2026.
Correction Officer Recruit/Department of Corrections
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Hannah Love works as a Correction Officer Recruit for Department of Corrections. Hannah earned $9,503 in 2026.
Correction Officer Recruit/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Shawnta Fears Sr serves as a Correction Officer Recruit. Their 2026 pay totaled $9,503.
Correction Officer Lateral Ent/Department of Corrections
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Dillon Ellis holds the role of Correction Officer Lateral Ent at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $9,503.
Correction Officer Recruit/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Kena Portukalian serves as a Correction Officer Recruit. Their 2026 pay totaled $9,503.
Correction Officer Recruit/Department of Corrections
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Cassy Fey holds the role of Correction Officer Recruit at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $9,503.
Correction Officer Recruit/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Alexandra Gorski serves as a Correction Officer Recruit. Their 2026 pay totaled $9,503.
Correction Officer Recruit/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Tamera Crawford serves as a Correction Officer Recruit. Their 2026 pay totaled $9,503.
Correction Officer Recruit/Department of Corrections
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Elijah Workman holds the role of Correction Officer Recruit at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $9,465.
Correction Officer Recruit/Department of Corrections
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Travis Stinnett is a Correction Officer Recruit at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $9,387.
Correction Officer Recruit/Department of Corrections
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Travis Lawrence works as a Correction Officer Recruit for Department of Corrections. Travis earned $9,300 in 2026.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Jasmine Berkley is a Corrections Officer at Department of Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $9,223.
Corrections Clerk U31/Department of Corrections
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Anthony Usher holds the role of Corrections Clerk U31 at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $9,162.
Corrections Clerk U310/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Bipinkumar Patel serves as a Corrections Clerk U310. Their 2022 pay totaled $9,139.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Jerrica Phillips holds the role of Corrections Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $8,974.
Senior Corrections Technician/Department of Corrections
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Shaunesy Watters is a Senior Corrections Technician at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $8,938.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Francis Katkus works as a Corrections Officer for Department of Corrections. Francis earned $8,915 in 2026.
Senior Corrections Technician/Department of Corrections
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Tyler Warfield is a Senior Corrections Technician at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $8,903.
Correction Officer Recruit/Department of Corrections
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Jerrica Phillips holds the role of Correction Officer Recruit at Department of Corrections. In 2022, their total compensation was $8,896.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Brittney Freeman is a Corrections Officer at Department of Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $8,831.
Community Outreach Specialist/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Holly Blansette serves as a Community Outreach Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $8,652.
Management Assistant U31/Department of Corrections
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Brenda Lewis works as a Management Assistant U31 for Department of Corrections. Brenda earned $8,619 in 2026.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Alexis Fuller holds the role of Corrections Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2022, their total compensation was $8,509.
Correction Officer Recruit/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Renesha Sweat serves as a Correction Officer Recruit. Their 2024 pay totaled $8,385.
Prisoner Class Interviewer/Department of Corrections
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Britny Costa is a Prisoner Class Interviewer at Department of Corrections. 2022 total compensation came to $8,341.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Alexandra Manns is a Corrections Officer at Department of Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $8,253.