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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Michael Graves works as a Corrections Officer for Department of Corrections. Michael earned $31,383 in 2026.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Tina Payne holds the role of Corrections Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $31,129.
Prisoner Class Interviewer/Department of Corrections
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Charity Sanders holds the role of Prisoner Class Interviewer at Department of Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $31,126.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, David Fulner serves as a Corrections Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $31,098.
Substance Abuse Program Coordinator/Department of Corrections
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Iyan Wickel works as a Substance Abuse Program Coordinator for Department of Corrections. Iyan earned $31,094 in 2026.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Shawn Wallin is a Corrections Officer at Department of Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $31,067.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Lasha Bearden holds the role of Corrections Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $31,053.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Justice Lile serves as a Corrections Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $31,025.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Jewel Adams serves as a Corrections Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $30,989.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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William Queen works as a Corrections Officer for Department of Corrections. William earned $30,972 in 2026.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Thomas Madden serves as a Corrections Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $30,908.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Donald Widemon serves as a Corrections Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $30,901.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Bryson Grady works as a Corrections Officer for Department of Corrections. Bryson earned $30,848 in 2026.
Corrections Supvsr II/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Ashley Bonnafon serves as a Corrections Supvsr II. Their 2026 pay totaled $30,829.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Zhiirkane James is a Corrections Officer at Department of Corrections. 2022 total compensation came to $30,811.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Andrew Rogers is a Corrections Officer at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $30,790.
Senior Corrections Technician/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Cicely Finley serves as a Senior Corrections Technician. Their 2026 pay totaled $30,783.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Cody Pietro works as a Corrections Officer for Department of Corrections. Cody earned $30,702 in 2026.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Tiffany Cobble works as a Corrections Officer for Department of Corrections. Tiffany earned $30,641 in 2026.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Ethan Cunningham holds the role of Corrections Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $30,632.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Anthony Errico works as a Corrections Officer for Department of Corrections. Anthony earned $30,624 in 2026.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Crystal Burt works as a Corrections Officer for Department of Corrections. Crystal earned $30,571 in 2026.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Amy Gee is a Corrections Officer at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $30,509.
Corrections Clerk U31/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Veronica Hines serves as a Corrections Clerk U31. Their 2026 pay totaled $30,255.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Guillermo Sanchez serves as a Corrections Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $30,227.
Senior Corrections Technician/Department of Corrections
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Apryl Mcintosh works as a Senior Corrections Technician for Department of Corrections. Apryl earned $30,164 in 2024.
Prisoner Class Interviewer/Department of Corrections
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Natalie Baker is a Prisoner Class Interviewer at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $30,158.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Micah Bobbitt works as a Corrections Officer for Department of Corrections. Micah earned $30,102 in 2026.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Armon Sabet works as a Corrections Officer for Department of Corrections. Armon earned $30,072 in 2026.
Corrections Sergeant/Department of Corrections
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Krystle Brandon works as a Corrections Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Krystle earned $29,806 in 2026.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Jeysi Barrera serves as a Corrections Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $29,803.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Dakota Taton-Bunch works as a Corrections Officer for Department of Corrections. Dakota earned $29,614 in 2026.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Cynthia Paredes works as a Corrections Officer for Department of Corrections. Cynthia earned $29,574 in 2023.
Senior Corrections Technician/Department of Corrections
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Esther Ali is a Senior Corrections Technician at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $29,547.
Prisoner Class Interviewer/Department of Corrections
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Sara Fearing works as a Prisoner Class Interviewer for Department of Corrections. Sara earned $29,503 in 2026.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Thomas Krause works as a Corrections Officer for Department of Corrections. Thomas earned $29,446 in 2026.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Gabrielle Webb is a Corrections Officer at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $29,442.
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This Corrections Officer record at Department of Corrections for John Jessie may represent several individuals, totaling $29,438 in 2026.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Ronald Harris serves as a Corrections Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $29,303.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Keyana Mcknight holds the role of Corrections Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $29,301.