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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Nicholas Slaughter holds the role of Corrections Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $43,905.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Daniel Higdon works as a Corrections Officer for Department of Corrections. Daniel earned $43,833 in 2026.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Christian Cox holds the role of Corrections Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $43,797.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Jason Shular serves as a Corrections Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $43,592.
Litigation Coordinator/Department of Corrections
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Shavon Shipley is a Litigation Coordinator at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $43,399.
Substance Abuse Program Coordinator/Department of Corrections
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Kaelin Allison works as a Substance Abuse Program Coordinator for Department of Corrections. Kaelin earned $43,095 in 2024.
Corrections Sergeant/Department of Corrections
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Sinclair Fabor is a Corrections Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $43,029.
Corrections Sergeant/Department of Corrections
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Tyler Bray holds the role of Corrections Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,829.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Devonte Bradshaw is a Corrections Officer at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $42,821.
Corrections Sergeant/Department of Corrections
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Devin Ballard works as a Corrections Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Devin earned $42,538 in 2026.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Tilmon Deckard serves as a Corrections Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,394.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Olivia Huff serves as a Corrections Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $42,391.
Corrections Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
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Stacy Vincent is a Corrections Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $42,371.
Corrections Clerk U310/Department of Corrections
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Kourtney Burgin is a Corrections Clerk U310 at Department of Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $42,339.
Corrections Sergeant/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Brian Kenney serves as a Corrections Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,096.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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William Skaggs works as a Corrections Officer for Department of Corrections. William earned $42,082 in 2026.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Jessie Wooten holds the role of Corrections Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,057.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Dallas Mccutchen holds the role of Corrections Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,032.
Payroll Specialist/Department of Corrections
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Felecia Clark Viou works as a Payroll Specialist for Department of Corrections. Felecia earned $41,984 in 2022.
Community Outreach Specialist/Department of Corrections
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Blake Peterson-Clay holds the role of Community Outreach Specialist at Department of Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $41,972.
Corrections Clerk U310/Department of Corrections
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Audrey Shoulders Irvine works as a Corrections Clerk U310 for Department of Corrections. Audrey earned $41,798 in 2023.
Corrections Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
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William Jones works as a Corrections Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. William earned $41,793 in 2026.
Community Outreach Specialist/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Kisha Willis serves as a Community Outreach Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $41,792.
Community Outreach Specialist/Department of Corrections
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Shantia Bibbs works as a Community Outreach Specialist for Department of Corrections. Shantia earned $41,661 in 2022.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Shanya Bibbs serves as a Corrections Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $41,638.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Kevin Hinton serves as a Corrections Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $41,598.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Brittney Turner is a Corrections Officer at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $41,546.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Devin Alvis serves as a Corrections Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $41,479.
Corrections Clerk U310/Department of Corrections
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Lebear Wilson holds the role of Corrections Clerk U310 at Department of Corrections. In 2022, their total compensation was $41,441.