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 7

Shanya Bibbs

Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$41,638

Base pay: $25,719
Overtime: $15,920
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,638

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $52,853
Record ID: 26,648
Year-to-Date Total: $41,638

At Department of Corrections, Shanya Bibbs serves as a Corrections Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $41,638.

Kevin Hinton

Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$41,598

Base pay: $32,826
Overtime: $8,772
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,598

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $69,597
Record ID: 22,320
Year-to-Date Total: $41,598

At Department of Corrections, Kevin Hinton serves as a Corrections Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $41,598.

Brittney Turner

Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$41,546

Base pay: $23,466
Overtime: $18,079
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,546

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $52,853
Record ID: 26,490
Year-to-Date Total: $41,686

Brittney Turner is a Corrections Officer at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $41,546.

Devin Alvis

Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$41,479

Base pay: $28,150
Overtime: $13,328
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,479

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $60,986
Record ID: 22,881
Year-to-Date Total: $41,479

At Department of Corrections, Devin Alvis serves as a Corrections Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $41,479.

Lebear Wilson

Corrections Clerk U310/Department of Corrections

2022 total comp

$41,441

Base pay: $35,283
Overtime: $4,658
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,441

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $33,987
Record ID: 39,531
Year-to-Date Total: $42,941

Lebear Wilson holds the role of Corrections Clerk U310 at Department of Corrections. In 2022, their total compensation was $41,441.

Oscar Short

Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$41,208

Base pay: $32,617
Overtime: $8,591
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,208

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $67,954
Record ID: 22,048
Year-to-Date Total: $41,208

Oscar Short holds the role of Corrections Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $41,208.

Michael Ostertag

Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$41,025

Base pay: $30,870
Overtime: $10,156
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,025

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $66,331
Record ID: 22,613
Year-to-Date Total: $41,025

At Department of Corrections, Michael Ostertag serves as a Corrections Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $41,025.

Ernest Goff

Corrections Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$40,959

Base pay: $37,967
Overtime: $2,993
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,959

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $81,203
Record ID: 21,922
Year-to-Date Total: $40,959

Ernest Goff works as a Corrections Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Ernest earned $40,959 in 2026.

Erik Delgado-Rodriguez

Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$40,823

Base pay: $27,655
Overtime: $13,168
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,823

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $57,595
Record ID: 23,504
Year-to-Date Total: $40,823

At Department of Corrections, Erik Delgado-Rodriguez serves as a Corrections Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $40,823.

Natocqua Gipp

Prisoner Class Interviewer/Department of Corrections

2023 total comp

$40,745

Base pay: $32,699
Overtime: $4,046
Other pay: $4,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,745

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $35,797
Record ID: 13,707
Year-to-Date Total: $40,745

Natocqua Gipp is a Prisoner Class Interviewer at Department of Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $40,745.

Summer Johnson

Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$40,612

Base pay: $29,669
Overtime: $10,942
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,612

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $62,712
Record ID: 22,784
Year-to-Date Total: $40,652

Summer Johnson holds the role of Corrections Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $40,612.

Theondra Mcbride

Corrections Transport Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$40,606

Base pay: $25,286
Overtime: $15,320
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,606

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $52,853
Record ID: 21,802
Year-to-Date Total: $40,606

Theondra Mcbride is a Corrections Transport Officer at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $40,606.

Gerald Briles

Corrections Lieutenant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$40,569

Base pay: $37,922
Overtime: $2,647
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,569

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $81,286
Record ID: 23,187
Year-to-Date Total: $40,569

Gerald Briles works as a Corrections Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Gerald earned $40,569 in 2026.

Adam Scherzer

Administrative Specialist Au U310/Department of Corrections

2022 total comp

$40,474

Base pay: $36,877
Overtime: $1,097
Other pay: $2,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,474

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $36,254
Record ID: 37,318
Year-to-Date Total: $42,974

Adam Scherzer is a Administrative Specialist Au U310 at Department of Corrections. 2022 total compensation came to $40,474.

Arianna Abshire

Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$40,343

Base pay: $24,006
Overtime: $16,337
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,343

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $52,853
Record ID: 25,962
Year-to-Date Total: $40,363

Arianna Abshire works as a Corrections Officer for Department of Corrections. Arianna earned $40,343 in 2026.

Casey Mccabe

Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$40,240

Base pay: $25,270
Overtime: $14,970
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,240

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $52,853
Record ID: 25,245
Year-to-Date Total: $40,500

Casey Mccabe holds the role of Corrections Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $40,240.

Jason Bunnell

Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections

2024 total comp

$40,236

Base pay: $39,757
Overtime: $479
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,236

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $66,934
Record ID: 28,601
Year-to-Date Total: $40,549

Jason Bunnell works as a Corrections Officer for Department of Corrections. Jason earned $40,236 in 2024.

Clark English

Community Outreach Specialist/Department of Corrections

2024 total comp

$40,109

Base pay: $36,038
Overtime: $71
Other pay: $4,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,109

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $47,320
Record ID: 32,861
Year-to-Date Total: $40,109

Clark English holds the role of Community Outreach Specialist at Department of Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $40,109.

Christine Hollins

Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$39,999

Base pay: $24,208
Overtime: $15,790
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,999

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $55,931
Record ID: 22,306
Year-to-Date Total: $40,015

Christine Hollins holds the role of Corrections Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $39,999.

Eric Bridgeford

Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$39,905

Base pay: $24,793
Overtime: $15,112
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,905

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $52,853
Record ID: 25,351
Year-to-Date Total: $39,925

At Department of Corrections, Eric Bridgeford serves as a Corrections Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,905.

David Whisman

Prisoner Class Interviewer/Department of Corrections

2025 total comp

$39,758

Base pay: $38,227
Overtime: $1,531
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,758

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $46,509
Record ID: 19,612
Year-to-Date Total: $42,285

David Whisman holds the role of Prisoner Class Interviewer at Department of Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,758.

Steven Coleman

Corrections Lieutenant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$39,672

Base pay: $36,251
Overtime: $3,421
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,672

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $81,286
Record ID: 23,011
Year-to-Date Total: $39,672

Steven Coleman holds the role of Corrections Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $39,672.

William Spurgeon

Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$39,612

Base pay: $30,933
Overtime: $8,678
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,612

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $69,597
Record ID: 21,901
Year-to-Date Total: $39,612

At Department of Corrections, William Spurgeon serves as a Corrections Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,612.

Robert Vincent

Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$39,610

Base pay: $32,122
Overtime: $7,488
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,610

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $69,597
Record ID: 21,603
Year-to-Date Total: $39,610

Robert Vincent is a Corrections Officer at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $39,610.

Damon Chilko

Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$39,588

Base pay: $24,521
Overtime: $15,067
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,588

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $52,853
Record ID: 24,377
Year-to-Date Total: $39,588

Damon Chilko holds the role of Corrections Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $39,588.

Nicholas Hammons

Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$39,458

Base pay: $29,109
Overtime: $10,349
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,458

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $60,986
Record ID: 22,831
Year-to-Date Total: $39,458

At Department of Corrections, Nicholas Hammons serves as a Corrections Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,458.

Timothy Dearinger

Corrections Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$39,378

Base pay: $37,799
Overtime: $1,579
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,378

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $81,203
Record ID: 22,338
Year-to-Date Total: $39,378

Timothy Dearinger works as a Corrections Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Timothy earned $39,378 in 2026.

Danny Semones

Corrections Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$39,371

Base pay: $37,809
Overtime: $1,562
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,371

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $81,203
Record ID: 21,235
Year-to-Date Total: $39,371

Danny Semones works as a Corrections Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Danny earned $39,371 in 2026.

Angela Reker

Corrections Clerk U310/Department of Corrections

2023 total comp

$39,321

Base pay: $34,263
Overtime: $5,059
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,321

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $33,987
Record ID: 13,363
Year-to-Date Total: $39,321

Angela Reker holds the role of Corrections Clerk U310 at Department of Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $39,321.

Shane Bishop

Corrections Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$39,295

Base pay: $25,293
Overtime: $14,002
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,295

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $62,088
Record ID: 25,157
Year-to-Date Total: $39,355

Shane Bishop works as a Corrections Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Shane earned $39,295 in 2026.

Joshua Brown

Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$39,258

Base pay: $25,619
Overtime: $13,638
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,258

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $52,853
Record ID: 24,476
Year-to-Date Total: $39,418

Joshua Brown holds the role of Corrections Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $39,258.

Ruben Pavlov

Corrections Supvsr I/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$39,217

Base pay: $39,088
Overtime: $130
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,217

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $63,669
Record ID: 21,232
Year-to-Date Total: $39,217

Ruben Pavlov is a Corrections Supvsr I at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $39,217.

Duane Nunnally

Personnel Specialist/Department of Corrections

2022 total comp

$39,153

Base pay: $36,080
Overtime: $573
Other pay: $2,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,153

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $38,501
Record ID: 39,372
Year-to-Date Total: $42,644

Duane Nunnally holds the role of Personnel Specialist at Department of Corrections. In 2022, their total compensation was $39,153.

Adoria Jackson

Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$39,077

Base pay: $24,760
Overtime: $14,317
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,077

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $52,853
Record ID: 26,491
Year-to-Date Total: $39,157

Adoria Jackson is a Corrections Officer at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $39,077.

Todd Sanders Jr

Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$39,075

Base pay: $27,376
Overtime: $11,699
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,075

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $60,986
Record ID: 22,834
Year-to-Date Total: $39,075

Todd Sanders Jr holds the role of Corrections Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $39,075.

Zachary Bisson

Corrections Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$38,921

Base pay: $31,241
Overtime: $7,680
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,921

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $65,562
Record ID: 24,028
Year-to-Date Total: $38,921

Zachary Bisson works as a Corrections Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Zachary earned $38,921 in 2026.

Charine Bell

Inmate Grievance Counselr U310/Department of Corrections

2023 total comp

$38,807

Base pay: $37,926
Overtime: $881
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,807

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $39,811
Record ID: 10,701
Year-to-Date Total: $38,807

Charine Bell is a Inmate Grievance Counselr U310 at Department of Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $38,807.

Jamie Lucas Jr

Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$38,688

Base pay: $26,514
Overtime: $12,174
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,688

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $52,853
Record ID: 26,650
Year-to-Date Total: $38,708

At Department of Corrections, Jamie Lucas Jr serves as a Corrections Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,688.

Michael Smith

Corrections Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$38,655

Base pay: $33,897
Overtime: $4,758
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,655

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $73,382
Record ID: 23,170
Year-to-Date Total: $38,655

At Department of Corrections, Michael Smith serves as a Corrections Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,655.

Tracy Morgan

Corrections Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$38,622

Base pay: $32,209
Overtime: $6,414
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,622

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $69,597
Record ID: 21,231
Year-to-Date Total: $38,622

Tracy Morgan is a Corrections Officer at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $38,622.