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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Prisoner Class Interviewer/Department of Corrections
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Rebecca Stuart works as a Prisoner Class Interviewer for Department of Corrections. Rebecca earned $5,454 in 2026.
Prisoner Class Interviewer/Department of Corrections
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Pratikchhya Chhetri holds the role of Prisoner Class Interviewer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $5,410.
Prisoner Class Interviewer/Department of Corrections
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Stephanie Walton holds the role of Prisoner Class Interviewer at Department of Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $5,379.
Prisoner Class Interviewer/Department of Corrections
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Layla Caffee works as a Prisoner Class Interviewer for Department of Corrections. Layla earned $5,362 in 2025.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Angela Norris is a Corrections Officer at Department of Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $5,264.
Corrections Clerk U310/Department of Corrections
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Kelsey Kerberg holds the role of Corrections Clerk U310 at Department of Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $5,247.
Corrections Technician/Department of Corrections
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Ly Nguyen holds the role of Corrections Technician at Department of Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $5,213.
Correction Officer Lateral Ent/Department of Corrections
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Matthew Blanton is a Correction Officer Lateral Ent at Department of Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $5,145.
Prisoner Class Interviewer/Department of Corrections
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Thomas Thompson works as a Prisoner Class Interviewer for Department of Corrections. Thomas earned $5,129 in 2026.
Correction Officer Recruit/Department of Corrections
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Kayla Gregory is a Correction Officer Recruit at Department of Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $5,084.
Correction Officer Recruit/Department of Corrections
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Benjamin Holsclaw works as a Correction Officer Recruit for Department of Corrections. Benjamin earned $5,084 in 2024.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Stephen Lee serves as a Corrections Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $5,044.
Correction Officer Recruit/Department of Corrections
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Devonte Bradshaw works as a Correction Officer Recruit for Department of Corrections. Devonte earned $4,949 in 2024.
Correction Officer Recruit/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Olivia Huff serves as a Correction Officer Recruit. Their 2024 pay totaled $4,888.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Roger Clark holds the role of Corrections Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2022, their total compensation was $4,854.
Correction Officer Recruit/Department of Corrections
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Christopher Nelly Jr works as a Correction Officer Recruit for Department of Corrections. Christopher earned $4,692 in 2024.
Correction Officer Lateral Ent/Department of Corrections
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Trevor Martin works as a Correction Officer Lateral Ent for Department of Corrections. Trevor earned $4,550 in 2024.
Prisoner Class Interviewer/Department of Corrections
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Grace Harris works as a Prisoner Class Interviewer for Department of Corrections. Grace earned $4,548 in 2026.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Jesuz Contreras serves as a Corrections Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $4,492.
Corrections Technician/Department of Corrections
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Reshia Mayes holds the role of Corrections Technician at Department of Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $4,125.
Corrections Transport Officer/Department of Corrections
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Mark Gering is a Corrections Transport Officer at Department of Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $3,986.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Ramon Skaggs serves as a Corrections Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $3,901.
Senior Corrections Technician/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Laphontae Terry serves as a Senior Corrections Technician. Their 2026 pay totaled $3,842.
Correction Officer Recruit/Department of Corrections
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Christopher Higdon is a Correction Officer Recruit at Department of Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $3,715.
Clerk Typist II U310/Department of Corrections
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Allison Hatzman works as a Clerk Typist II U310 for Department of Corrections. Allison earned $3,713 in 2023.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Reinel Casanova Correa is a Corrections Officer at Department of Corrections. 2022 total compensation came to $3,650.
Senior Corrections Technician/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Peter Raupp serves as a Senior Corrections Technician. Their 2026 pay totaled $3,626.
Senior Corrections Technician/Department of Corrections
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Saibalaji Neeli is a Senior Corrections Technician at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $3,610.
Senior Corrections Technician/Department of Corrections
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Andrew Hasselback holds the role of Senior Corrections Technician at Department of Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,308.
Correction Officer Lateral Ent/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Jeronne Danner serves as a Correction Officer Lateral Ent. Their 2024 pay totaled $3,102.
Prisoner Class Interviewer/Department of Corrections
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Michael Nettro holds the role of Prisoner Class Interviewer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $2,974.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Kevin Ellenbrand holds the role of Corrections Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,923.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Ryan Stansbury serves as a Corrections Officer. Their 2022 pay totaled $2,841.