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.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 13
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Nathaniel Stokes is a Corrections Officer at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $27,866.
Senior Corrections Technician/Department of Corrections
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Yash Chauhan is a Senior Corrections Technician at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $27,844.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Deronte Webb-Green is a Corrections Officer at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $27,746.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Jacob Fuchs holds the role of Corrections Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $27,744.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Dominique Small holds the role of Corrections Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $27,725.
Corrections Transport Officer/Department of Corrections
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Lacie Brison holds the role of Corrections Transport Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $27,676.
Senior Corrections Technician/Department of Corrections
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Melissa Robertson is a Senior Corrections Technician at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $27,672.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Nathan Wencka is a Corrections Officer at Department of Corrections. 2022 total compensation came to $27,613.
Senior Corrections Technician/Department of Corrections
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Conchita Hendrix works as a Senior Corrections Technician for Department of Corrections. Conchita earned $27,480 in 2026.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Yamir Perez works as a Corrections Officer for Department of Corrections. Yamir earned $27,469 in 2026.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Joe Davis works as a Corrections Officer for Department of Corrections. Joe earned $27,442 in 2026.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Joseph Greenwell holds the role of Corrections Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $27,330.
Corrections Clerk U310/Department of Corrections
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Chukwuemeka Nwankwo is a Corrections Clerk U310 at Department of Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $27,320.
Corrections Transport Officer/Department of Corrections
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Terry Ware holds the role of Corrections Transport Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $27,279.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Leshawn Thomas holds the role of Corrections Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $27,170.
Lmdc Social Service Caseworker U31/Department of Corrections
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Demetrius Stott holds the role of Lmdc Social Service Caseworker U31 at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $27,133.
Substance Abuse Program Coordinator/Department of Corrections
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Kelsey Oneal works as a Substance Abuse Program Coordinator for Department of Corrections. Kelsey earned $27,074 in 2026.
Senior Corrections Technician/Department of Corrections
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Ryan Marquart is a Senior Corrections Technician at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $27,073.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Jesse Savage works as a Corrections Officer for Department of Corrections. Jesse earned $26,997 in 2026.
Clerk Typist II U31/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Demeka Mickens serves as a Clerk Typist II U31. Their 2024 pay totaled $26,977.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Zaire Woods serves as a Corrections Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $26,953.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Robert Stephens serves as a Corrections Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $26,772.
Corrections Transport Officer/Department of Corrections
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Theron Lewis is a Corrections Transport Officer at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $26,739.
Data Systems Analyst U31/Department of Corrections
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Lucas Harley works as a Data Systems Analyst U31 for Department of Corrections. Lucas earned $26,672 in 2026.
Senior Corrections Technician/Department of Corrections
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Deshanda Spearman is a Senior Corrections Technician at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $26,623.
Prisoner Class Interviewer/Department of Corrections
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Tonya Washington works as a Prisoner Class Interviewer for Department of Corrections. Tonya earned $26,579 in 2026.
Inmate Grievance Counselr U31/Department of Corrections
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Adam Scherzer holds the role of Inmate Grievance Counselr U31 at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $26,524.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Charles Abbott works as a Corrections Officer for Department of Corrections. Charles earned $26,449 in 2026.
Corrections Transport Officer/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Christopher Chapman serves as a Corrections Transport Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $26,426.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Kayla Gregory works as a Corrections Officer for Department of Corrections. Kayla earned $26,313 in 2026.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Michael Livingston holds the role of Corrections Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $26,209.
Prisoner Class Interviewer/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Vinese Holt serves as a Prisoner Class Interviewer. Their 2026 pay totaled $26,132.
Corrections Transport Officer/Department of Corrections
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Sean Williams is a Corrections Transport Officer at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $26,127.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Wilcarlinx Joseph is a Corrections Officer at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $26,041.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Trevor Martin is a Corrections Officer at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $26,025.
Personnel Coordinator/Department of Corrections
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Antone Wheat holds the role of Personnel Coordinator at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $26,022.
Senior Corrections Technician/Department of Corrections
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Reginald Few is a Senior Corrections Technician at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $26,004.
Corrections Transport Officer/Department of Corrections
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Ira Boykin works as a Corrections Transport Officer for Department of Corrections. Ira earned $25,899 in 2026.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Eishian Rodriguez Bonet serves as a Corrections Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $25,884.
Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections
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Cynthia Leon is a Corrections Officer at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $25,820.