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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Reentry Referral Specialist/Department of Corrections
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Venus Bailey holds the role of Reentry Referral Specialist at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $21,955.
Corrections Clerk U31/Department of Corrections
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Ann Cunningham is a Corrections Clerk U31 at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $21,935.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Tinya Conner holds the role of Corrections Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $21,923.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Jada Ison works as a Corrections Officer for Department of Corrections. Jada earned $21,822 in 2026.
Corrections Technician/Department of Corrections
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Avery Dorsey holds the role of Corrections Technician at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $21,748.
Reentry Referral Specialist/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Sachel Elliott serves as a Reentry Referral Specialist. Their 2026 pay totaled $21,746.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Damien Gooch is a Corrections Officer at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $21,741.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Adrian Hughes is a Corrections Officer at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $21,540.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Anthony Gantt holds the role of Corrections Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,417.
Senior Corrections Technician/Department of Corrections
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Crystal Avalos -Esparza is a Senior Corrections Technician at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $21,097.
Corrections Clerk U31/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Angela Reker serves as a Corrections Clerk U31. Their 2026 pay totaled $21,090.
Senior Corrections Technician/Department of Corrections
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Robert Dorsey Iii works as a Senior Corrections Technician for Department of Corrections. Robert earned $20,773 in 2026.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Jose Lopez works as a Corrections Officer for Department of Corrections. Jose earned $20,764 in 2025.
Corrections Technician/Department of Corrections
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Kaleb Barbour is a Corrections Technician at Department of Corrections. 2022 total compensation came to $20,753.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Thalia Marrero Underwood works as a Corrections Officer for Department of Corrections. Thalia earned $20,704 in 2026.
Corrections Clerk U31/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Nehemiah Jones serves as a Corrections Clerk U31. Their 2026 pay totaled $20,691.
Clerk Typist II U31/Department of Corrections
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David Odendahl holds the role of Clerk Typist II U31 at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $20,490.
Community Outreach Specialist/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Bailey Wurth serves as a Community Outreach Specialist. Their 2026 pay totaled $20,485.
Prisoner Class Interviewer/Department of Corrections
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Roneshia Merritt works as a Prisoner Class Interviewer for Department of Corrections. Roneshia earned $20,350 in 2026.
Corrections Sergeant/Department of Corrections
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Paul Gardner is a Corrections Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $20,331.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Josue Cruz holds the role of Corrections Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $20,137.
Community Outreach Specialist/Department of Corrections
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Morgan Cahoon holds the role of Community Outreach Specialist at Department of Corrections. In 2022, their total compensation was $20,023.
Senior Corrections Technician/Department of Corrections
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Destiny Michelena works as a Senior Corrections Technician for Department of Corrections. Destiny earned $19,906 in 2026.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Frank Brist works as a Corrections Officer for Department of Corrections. Frank earned $19,858 in 2022.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Benisha Turner holds the role of Corrections Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $19,712.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Helen Council works as a Corrections Officer for Department of Corrections. Helen earned $19,708 in 2026.
Senior Social Worker U310/Department of Corrections
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Takatiya Buckner is a Senior Social Worker U310 at Department of Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $19,595.
Clerk Typist II U310/Department of Corrections
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Andrea Evola works as a Clerk Typist II U310 for Department of Corrections. Andrea earned $19,560 in 2023.
Corrections Transport Officer/Department of Corrections
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Raymond Vandivier holds the role of Corrections Transport Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $19,533.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Paul Lowe works as a Corrections Officer for Department of Corrections. Paul earned $19,457 in 2022.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Latonya Humble serves as a Corrections Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $19,407.