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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Corrections Transport Officer/Department of Corrections
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Theondra Mcbride is a Corrections Transport Officer at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $40,606.
Corrections Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
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Gerald Briles works as a Corrections Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Gerald earned $40,569 in 2026.
Administrative Specialist Au U310/Department of Corrections
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Adam Scherzer is a Administrative Specialist Au U310 at Department of Corrections. 2022 total compensation came to $40,474.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Arianna Abshire works as a Corrections Officer for Department of Corrections. Arianna earned $40,343 in 2026.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Casey Mccabe holds the role of Corrections Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $40,240.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Jason Bunnell works as a Corrections Officer for Department of Corrections. Jason earned $40,236 in 2024.
Community Outreach Specialist/Department of Corrections
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Clark English holds the role of Community Outreach Specialist at Department of Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $40,109.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Christine Hollins holds the role of Corrections Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $39,999.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Eric Bridgeford serves as a Corrections Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,905.
Prisoner Class Interviewer/Department of Corrections
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David Whisman holds the role of Prisoner Class Interviewer at Department of Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,758.
Corrections Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
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Steven Coleman holds the role of Corrections Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $39,672.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, William Spurgeon serves as a Corrections Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,612.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Robert Vincent is a Corrections Officer at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $39,610.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Damon Chilko holds the role of Corrections Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $39,588.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Nicholas Hammons serves as a Corrections Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,458.
Corrections Sergeant/Department of Corrections
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Timothy Dearinger works as a Corrections Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Timothy earned $39,378 in 2026.
Corrections Sergeant/Department of Corrections
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Danny Semones works as a Corrections Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Danny earned $39,371 in 2026.
Corrections Clerk U310/Department of Corrections
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Angela Reker holds the role of Corrections Clerk U310 at Department of Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $39,321.
Corrections Sergeant/Department of Corrections
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Shane Bishop works as a Corrections Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Shane earned $39,295 in 2026.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Joshua Brown holds the role of Corrections Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $39,258.
Corrections Supvsr I/Department of Corrections
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Ruben Pavlov is a Corrections Supvsr I at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $39,217.
Personnel Specialist/Department of Corrections
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Duane Nunnally holds the role of Personnel Specialist at Department of Corrections. In 2022, their total compensation was $39,153.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Adoria Jackson is a Corrections Officer at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $39,077.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Todd Sanders Jr holds the role of Corrections Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $39,075.
Corrections Sergeant/Department of Corrections
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Zachary Bisson works as a Corrections Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Zachary earned $38,921 in 2026.
Inmate Grievance Counselr U310/Department of Corrections
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Charine Bell is a Inmate Grievance Counselr U310 at Department of Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $38,807.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Jamie Lucas Jr serves as a Corrections Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,688.
Corrections Sergeant/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Michael Smith serves as a Corrections Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,655.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Tracy Morgan is a Corrections Officer at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $38,622.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, David Hermann serves as a Corrections Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,474.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Tranisha Martin serves as a Corrections Officer. Their 2022 pay totaled $38,463.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Ramsey Batshon serves as a Corrections Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,408.
Corrections Sergeant/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, August Barth serves as a Corrections Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,307.
Inmate Grievance Counselr U31/Department of Corrections
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Stephanie Brown is a Inmate Grievance Counselr U31 at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $38,067.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, George White serves as a Corrections Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,026.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Jessica Harrell serves as a Corrections Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,011.
Senior Corrections Technician/Department of Corrections
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Barbara Clark works as a Senior Corrections Technician for Department of Corrections. Barbara earned $37,979 in 2025.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Richard Horvath is a Corrections Officer at Department of Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $37,915.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Danetta Griffin is a Corrections Officer at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $37,904.
Corrections Sergeant/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Thomas Russell serves as a Corrections Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $37,891.