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 Officer/Department of Corrections
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Travis Settle holds the role of Corrections Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,153.
Community Outreach Specialist/Department of Corrections
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Jameela Malika works as a Community Outreach Specialist for Department of Corrections. Jameela earned $52,051 in 2025.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Scott Thieneman holds the role of Corrections Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,042.
Corrections Captain/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Timothy Stanfield serves as a Corrections Captain. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,806.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Ryan Wiggins works as a Corrections Officer for Department of Corrections. Ryan earned $51,679 in 2026.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Alyssa Lasher works as a Corrections Officer for Department of Corrections. Alyssa earned $51,671 in 2022.
Corrections Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
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Kyle Ferguson is a Corrections Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $51,546.
Corrections Sergeant/Department of Corrections
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Evan Miesler works as a Corrections Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Evan earned $51,488 in 2026.
Corrections Captain/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Darrell Mcneese serves as a Corrections Captain. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,403.
Corrections Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
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Benjamin Phillips works as a Corrections Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Benjamin earned $51,356 in 2026.
Prisoner Class Interviewer/Department of Corrections
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Paul David works as a Prisoner Class Interviewer for Department of Corrections. Paul earned $51,283 in 2023.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Patrick Pugh works as a Corrections Officer for Department of Corrections. Patrick earned $51,182 in 2024.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Brandon Bolton is a Corrections Officer at Department of Corrections. 2022 total compensation came to $51,014.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Cindy Rogier holds the role of Corrections Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $50,990.
Corrections Sergeant/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Barbara Clark serves as a Corrections Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,872.
Substance Abuse Program Coordinator/Department of Corrections
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Nicole Bonner holds the role of Substance Abuse Program Coordinator at Department of Corrections. In 2022, their total compensation was $50,828.
Senior Corrections Technician/Department of Corrections
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Robert Perkins is a Senior Corrections Technician at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $50,814.
Corrections Sergeant/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Brandon Hazel serves as a Corrections Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,548.
Prisoner Class Interviewer/Department of Corrections
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Amanda Boza is a Prisoner Class Interviewer at Department of Corrections. 2022 total compensation came to $50,451.
Executive Administrator/Department of Corrections
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Wanice Bland-Tunstull is a Executive Administrator at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $50,419.
Corrections Major/Department of Corrections
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Lawrence Bisson works as a Corrections Major for Department of Corrections. Lawrence earned $50,299 in 2026.
Corrections Major/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Jason Logsdon serves as a Corrections Major. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,299.
Corrections Major/Department of Corrections
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George Manley holds the role of Corrections Major at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,299.
Management Assistant - U310/Department of Corrections
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Brenda Lewis holds the role of Management Assistant - U310 at Department of Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $50,229.
Corrections Captain/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Autumn Guinn serves as a Corrections Captain. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,025.
Corrections Sergeant/Department of Corrections
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Juan Ochoa holds the role of Corrections Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $49,554.