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% |
Compare
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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Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Tasha Rudolph works as a Corrections Officer for Department of Corrections. Tasha earned $35,654 in 2026.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Justin Spillman is a Corrections Officer at Department of Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $35,644.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Dayton Walters-Mills works as a Corrections Officer for Department of Corrections. Dayton earned $35,637 in 2026.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Donald Miller serves as a Corrections Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $35,595.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Stephen Schmidt serves as a Corrections Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $35,559.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Leonard Vetter holds the role of Corrections Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $35,447.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Katrina Wadlington holds the role of Corrections Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $35,349.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Maliyah Houser serves as a Corrections Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $35,346.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Summerann Hendricks serves as a Corrections Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $35,188.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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James Buchanan works as a Corrections Officer for Department of Corrections. James earned $35,164 in 2026.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Isaac Garr serves as a Corrections Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $35,025.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Mariah Railey holds the role of Corrections Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $35,021.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Wendy Short works as a Corrections Officer for Department of Corrections. Wendy earned $34,996 in 2026.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Jessica Reese serves as a Corrections Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,911.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Fitsum Garredew works as a Corrections Officer for Department of Corrections. Fitsum earned $34,859 in 2026.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Rachelle Shipley works as a Corrections Officer for Department of Corrections. Rachelle earned $34,842 in 2026.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Andre Cardwell works as a Corrections Officer for Department of Corrections. Andre earned $34,690 in 2026.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Holly Roy holds the role of Corrections Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,672.
Clerk II U310/Department of Corrections
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Carolynne Mielke is a Clerk II U310 at Department of Corrections. 2022 total compensation came to $34,622.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Keishonda Rudolph works as a Corrections Officer for Department of Corrections. Keishonda earned $34,522 in 2026.
Corrections Sergeant/Department of Corrections
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Brandon Kuchenbrod holds the role of Corrections Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,519.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Anson Young works as a Corrections Officer for Department of Corrections. Anson earned $34,479 in 2026.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Donald Tassin is a Corrections Officer at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $34,419.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Joseph Montgomery serves as a Corrections Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,418.
Social Services Supervisor/Department of Corrections
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Karen Clayton works as a Social Services Supervisor for Department of Corrections. Karen earned $34,367 in 2026.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Kiara Bernadeau Perez works as a Corrections Officer for Department of Corrections. Kiara earned $34,352 in 2026.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Joseph Flaherty works as a Corrections Officer for Department of Corrections. Joseph earned $34,302 in 2026.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Joe Biaty serves as a Corrections Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,270.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Jeffrey Hommrich serves as a Corrections Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,266.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Clifton Arnold serves as a Corrections Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,235.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Wilton Quesenberry holds the role of Corrections Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $34,137.
Corrections Sergeant/Department of Corrections
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Alyssa Lasher holds the role of Corrections Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $33,936.
Senior Corrections Technician/Department of Corrections
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Erika Holt holds the role of Senior Corrections Technician at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $33,869.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Cody Melton serves as a Corrections Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $33,705.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Toshia Henderson works as a Corrections Officer for Department of Corrections. Toshia earned $33,638 in 2026.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Brendin Hale serves as a Corrections Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $33,629.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Mark Aubrey Ii is a Corrections Officer at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $33,465.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Mike Baez holds the role of Corrections Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $33,393.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Matthew Amburgey serves as a Corrections Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $33,287.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Sharonda Floyd is a Corrections Officer at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $33,264.