Louisville Metro, Kentucky / Department of Corrections

Agency file

Department of Corrections

Source file: Louisville Metro — Employee Salaries / ingested Jun 18, 2026

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.

Year: 2026
Employees: 486
Median total: $31,974
Highest record: $95,616

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$0$65,957+

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.

Average pay composition

Base — $25,368 (78%)
Overtime — $7,095 (22%)
Other — $0 (0%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$9,503

$24,155

$31,974

$40,606

$51,679

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).

Largest job titles

Corrections Officer

250 · $33,135

Corrections Sergeant

49 · $43,029

Senior Corrections Technician

36 · $23,831

Prisoner Class Interviewer

24 · $23,477

Correction Officer Recruit

15 · $9,503

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

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 16

Frank Brist

Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections

2022 total comp

$19,858

Base pay: $14,425
Overtime: $5,433
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $19,858

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 39,130
Year-to-Date Total: $26,500

Frank Brist works as a Corrections Officer for Department of Corrections. Frank earned $19,858 in 2022.

Benisha Turner

Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$19,712

Base pay: $19,345
Overtime: $367
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $19,712

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $55,931
Record ID: 24,274
Year-to-Date Total: $19,712

Benisha Turner holds the role of Corrections Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $19,712.

Helen Council

Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$19,708

Base pay: $18,577
Overtime: $1,132
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $19,708

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $52,853
Record ID: 24,433
Year-to-Date Total: $19,708

Helen Council works as a Corrections Officer for Department of Corrections. Helen earned $19,708 in 2026.

Takatiya Buckner

Senior Social Worker U310/Department of Corrections

2023 total comp

$19,595

Base pay: $15,167
Overtime: $428
Other pay: $4,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $19,595

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $49,899
Record ID: 15,310
Year-to-Date Total: $19,595

Takatiya Buckner is a Senior Social Worker U310 at Department of Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $19,595.

Andrea Evola

Clerk Typist II U310/Department of Corrections

2023 total comp

$19,560

Base pay: $15,550
Overtime: $10
Other pay: $4,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $19,560

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $30,618
Record ID: 14,924
Year-to-Date Total: $19,560

Andrea Evola works as a Clerk Typist II U310 for Department of Corrections. Andrea earned $19,560 in 2023.

Raymond Vandivier

Corrections Transport Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$19,533

Base pay: $18,476
Overtime: $1,057
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $19,533

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $52,853
Record ID: 25,765
Year-to-Date Total: $19,533

Raymond Vandivier holds the role of Corrections Transport Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $19,533.

Paul Lowe

Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections

2022 total comp

$19,457

Base pay: $15,843
Overtime: $3,614
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $19,457

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 40,559
Year-to-Date Total: $20,532

Paul Lowe works as a Corrections Officer for Department of Corrections. Paul earned $19,457 in 2022.

Latonya Humble

Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections

2025 total comp

$19,407

Base pay: $16,770
Overtime: $2,637
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $19,407

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $50,835
Record ID: 18,959
Year-to-Date Total: $19,407

At Department of Corrections, Latonya Humble serves as a Corrections Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $19,407.

Maureshia Ware

Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$19,128

Base pay: $16,781
Overtime: $2,347
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $19,128

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $52,853
Record ID: 24,528
Year-to-Date Total: $19,128

Maureshia Ware works as a Corrections Officer for Department of Corrections. Maureshia earned $19,128 in 2026.

James Holder

Reentry Referral Specialist/Department of Corrections

2022 total comp

$19,012

Base pay: $16,512
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $19,012

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 40,413
Year-to-Date Total: $21,959

James Holder works as a Reentry Referral Specialist for Department of Corrections. James earned $19,012 in 2022.

Lexus Coleman

Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections

2025 total comp

$18,879

Base pay: $17,977
Overtime: $902
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,879

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $53,768
Record ID: 17,384
Year-to-Date Total: $19,015

At Department of Corrections, Lexus Coleman serves as a Corrections Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,879.

Ky-Ia Scott

Clerk I Au U310/Department of Corrections

2023 total comp

$18,581

Base pay: $18,471
Overtime: $110
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,581

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $29,827
Record ID: 11,071
Year-to-Date Total: $18,632

Ky-Ia Scott holds the role of Clerk I Au U310 at Department of Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $18,581.

Christina Easton Mcneese

Corrections Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$18,559

Base pay: $16,164
Overtime: $2,395
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,559

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $77,230
Record ID: 22,592
Year-to-Date Total: $18,559

Christina Easton Mcneese works as a Corrections Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Christina earned $18,559 in 2026.

Andre Thomas

Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$18,558

Base pay: $18,111
Overtime: $447
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,558

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $59,259
Record ID: 25,983
Year-to-Date Total: $18,558

At Department of Corrections, Andre Thomas serves as a Corrections Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $18,558.

Emia Clarkson

Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$18,550

Base pay: $16,043
Overtime: $2,507
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,550

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $52,853
Record ID: 25,942
Year-to-Date Total: $18,550

Emia Clarkson is a Corrections Officer at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $18,550.

Corey Preston

Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections

2022 total comp

$18,370

Base pay: $15,870
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,370

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 39,217
Year-to-Date Total: $21,371

At Department of Corrections, Corey Preston serves as a Corrections Officer. Their 2022 pay totaled $18,370.

Katelyn Crews

Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections

2022 total comp

$18,345

Base pay: $16,534
Overtime: $1,811
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,345

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 38,608
Year-to-Date Total: $24,546

Katelyn Crews is a Corrections Officer at Department of Corrections. 2022 total compensation came to $18,345.

Uriel Galo

Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections

2024 total comp

$18,326

Base pay: $18,200
Overtime: $127
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,326

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $45,240
Record ID: 32,785
Year-to-Date Total: $18,326

Uriel Galo holds the role of Corrections Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $18,326.

Tracie Lervold

Senior Corrections Technician/Department of Corrections

2024 total comp

$18,290

Base pay: $17,515
Overtime: $775
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,290

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $35,131
Record ID: 33,474
Year-to-Date Total: $19,786

Tracie Lervold works as a Senior Corrections Technician for Department of Corrections. Tracie earned $18,290 in 2024.

Alex Thomas

Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections

2024 total comp

$18,229

Base pay: $16,343
Overtime: $1,886
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,229

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $45,240
Record ID: 31,454
Year-to-Date Total: $21,137

Alex Thomas is a Corrections Officer at Department of Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $18,229.

Andrea Evola

Clerk Typist II U31/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$18,153

Base pay: $18,021
Overtime: $132
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,153

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $39,000
Record ID: 25,309
Year-to-Date Total: $18,232

Andrea Evola is a Clerk Typist II U31 at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $18,153.

Rhomunda Burns

Corrections Clerk U31/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$18,139

Base pay: $17,698
Overtime: $442
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,139

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $40,560
Record ID: 25,054
Year-to-Date Total: $18,299

Rhomunda Burns is a Corrections Clerk U31 at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $18,139.

Evan Anderson

Senior Corrections Technician/Department of Corrections

2022 total comp

$18,099

Base pay: $13,365
Overtime: $2,234
Other pay: $2,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,099

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 40,231
Year-to-Date Total: $20,828

Evan Anderson works as a Senior Corrections Technician for Department of Corrections. Evan earned $18,099 in 2022.

Awet Beyene

Corrections Technician/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$17,984

Base pay: $17,285
Overtime: $699
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $17,984

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $37,482
Record ID: 24,114
Year-to-Date Total: $18,000

Awet Beyene holds the role of Corrections Technician at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $17,984.

Norman Williams

Corrections Transport Officer/Department of Corrections

2024 total comp

$17,923

Base pay: $13,095
Overtime: $827
Other pay: $4,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $17,923

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $45,240
Record ID: 33,487
Year-to-Date Total: $18,747

At Department of Corrections, Norman Williams serves as a Corrections Transport Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $17,923.

Christopher Cravens

Corrections Clerk U31/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$17,609

Base pay: $15,918
Overtime: $1,690
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $17,609

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $40,560
Record ID: 25,911
Year-to-Date Total: $17,753

Christopher Cravens is a Corrections Clerk U31 at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $17,609.

Austin Carte

Prisoner Class Interviewer/Department of Corrections

2024 total comp

$17,428

Base pay: $12,437
Overtime: $992
Other pay: $4,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $17,428

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $33,509
Record ID: 34,075
Year-to-Date Total: $17,442

Austin Carte holds the role of Prisoner Class Interviewer at Department of Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $17,428.

Tanisha Spell

Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$17,411

Base pay: $16,797
Overtime: $614
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $17,411

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $60,986
Record ID: 24,948
Year-to-Date Total: $17,411

Tanisha Spell is a Corrections Officer at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $17,411.

Alexander Bright

Corrections Clerk U31/Department of Corrections

2025 total comp

$17,333

Base pay: $16,541
Overtime: $792
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $17,333

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $33,467
Record ID: 18,984
Year-to-Date Total: $17,593

Alexander Bright is a Corrections Clerk U31 at Department of Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $17,333.

Frankie Smith

Corrections Technician/Department of Corrections

2022 total comp

$17,173

Base pay: $14,275
Overtime: $397
Other pay: $2,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $17,173

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 39,665
Year-to-Date Total: $20,635

At Department of Corrections, Frankie Smith serves as a Corrections Technician. Their 2022 pay totaled $17,173.

Charlette Carter

Corrections Technician/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$16,899

Base pay: $16,771
Overtime: $128
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,899

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $35,838
Record ID: 26,971
Year-to-Date Total: $16,899

At Department of Corrections, Charlette Carter serves as a Corrections Technician. Their 2026 pay totaled $16,899.

Mboni Omar

Prisoner Class Interviewer/Department of Corrections

2022 total comp

$16,799

Base pay: $15,176
Overtime: $124
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,799

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 39,977
Year-to-Date Total: $19,697

At Department of Corrections, Mboni Omar serves as a Prisoner Class Interviewer. Their 2022 pay totaled $16,799.

Brandon Vardeman

Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections

2024 total comp

$16,486

Base pay: $16,399
Overtime: $86
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,486

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $55,390
Record ID: 30,505
Year-to-Date Total: $17,781

Brandon Vardeman is a Corrections Officer at Department of Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $16,486.

Theron Lewis Iv

Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$16,473

Base pay: $14,059
Overtime: $2,414
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,473

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $52,853
Record ID: 25,789
Year-to-Date Total: $16,513

Theron Lewis Iv is a Corrections Officer at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $16,473.

Dawn Bates

Corrections Technician/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$16,371

Base pay: $15,666
Overtime: $705
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,371

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $36,379
Record ID: 26,578
Year-to-Date Total: $16,371

Dawn Bates is a Corrections Technician at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $16,371.

Andrew Young

Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections

2024 total comp

$16,214

Base pay: $16,031
Overtime: $183
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,214

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $59,571
Record ID: 28,148
Year-to-Date Total: $17,861

Andrew Young works as a Corrections Officer for Department of Corrections. Andrew earned $16,214 in 2024.

Narobi Porter

Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections

2023 total comp

$16,161

Base pay: $12,150
Overtime: $11
Other pay: $4,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,161

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $45,240
Record ID: 15,179
Year-to-Date Total: $17,081

Narobi Porter holds the role of Corrections Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $16,161.

Jacora Smith

Senior Corrections Technician/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$15,944

Base pay: $15,120
Overtime: $824
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $15,944

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $50,128
Record ID: 23,303
Year-to-Date Total: $15,944

Jacora Smith works as a Senior Corrections Technician for Department of Corrections. Jacora earned $15,944 in 2026.

Nicholas Jaggers

Corrections Captain/Department of Corrections

2023 total comp

$15,750

Base pay: $15,387
Overtime: $364
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $15,750

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $87,984
Record ID: 5,569
Year-to-Date Total: $27,734

Nicholas Jaggers holds the role of Corrections Captain at Department of Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $15,750.

William Javins

Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections

2025 total comp

$15,288

Base pay: $14,666
Overtime: $622
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $15,288

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $50,835
Record ID: 18,435
Year-to-Date Total: $15,947

William Javins works as a Corrections Officer for Department of Corrections. William earned $15,288 in 2025.