Louisville Metro, Kentucky / Jefferson County Coroner

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Jefferson County Coroner

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

The Jefferson County Coroner is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2026, this agency had 19 employees with median total compensation of $33,202; the highest distinct record was $44,904.

Year: 2026
Employees: 19
Median total: $33,202
Highest record: $44,904

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$24,127$44,904+

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 19 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($33,202) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $30,801 (89%)
Overtime — $0 (0%)
Other — $3,774 (11%)
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

$33,202

$38,346

$39,864

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $39,864 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $33,202. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Deputy Coroner

16 · $33,202

Coroner

1 · $44,904

Chief Deputy Coroner

1 · $39,864

Administrative Assistant - Ot -Noeeorpt

1 · $24,127

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 1

Donald Russ

Chief Deputy Coroner/Jefferson County Coroner

2022 total comp

$76,348

Base pay: $66,048
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,348

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $68,328
Record ID: 35,061
Year-to-Date Total: $78,848

At Jefferson County Coroner, Donald Russ serves as a Chief Deputy Coroner. Their 2022 pay totaled $76,348.

Jo-Ann Farmer

Coroner/Jefferson County Coroner

2026 total comp

$44,904

Base pay: $44,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,904

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $97,293
Record ID: 25,098
Year-to-Date Total: $44,904

Jo-Ann Farmer holds the role of Coroner at Jefferson County Coroner. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,904.

Matthew Whisman

Deputy Coroner/Jefferson County Coroner

2026 total comp

$40,123

Base pay: $35,923
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,123

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $77,834
Record ID: 25,926
Year-to-Date Total: $40,123

Matthew Whisman holds the role of Deputy Coroner at Jefferson County Coroner. In 2026, their total compensation was $40,123.

Larry Carroll

Chief Deputy Coroner/Jefferson County Coroner

2026 total comp

$39,864

Base pay: $35,664
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,864

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $77,272
Record ID: 25,281
Year-to-Date Total: $39,864

Larry Carroll works as a Chief Deputy Coroner for Jefferson County Coroner. Larry earned $39,864 in 2026.

Jacqueline Smith

Deputy Coroner/Jefferson County Coroner

2026 total comp

$38,923

Base pay: $35,923
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,923

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $77,834
Record ID: 21,244
Year-to-Date Total: $38,923

Jacqueline Smith is a Deputy Coroner at Jefferson County Coroner. 2026 total compensation came to $38,923.

Samuel Rogers

Deputy Coroner/Jefferson County Coroner

2025 total comp

$38,727

Base pay: $33,477
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,727

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $62,837
Record ID: 17,970
Year-to-Date Total: $38,727

Samuel Rogers holds the role of Deputy Coroner at Jefferson County Coroner. In 2025, their total compensation was $38,727.

Carolyn Smith

Deputy Coroner/Jefferson County Coroner

2026 total comp

$38,346

Base pay: $35,346
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,346

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $77,834
Record ID: 24,014
Year-to-Date Total: $38,346

At Jefferson County Coroner, Carolyn Smith serves as a Deputy Coroner. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,346.

Stuart Pryse

Deputy Coroner/Jefferson County Coroner

2026 total comp

$33,202

Base pay: $29,002
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,202

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $62,837
Record ID: 20,805
Year-to-Date Total: $33,202

Stuart Pryse holds the role of Deputy Coroner at Jefferson County Coroner. In 2026, their total compensation was $33,202.

Jeffrey Wheeler

Deputy Coroner/Jefferson County Coroner

2026 total comp

$33,202

Base pay: $29,002
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,202

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $62,837
Record ID: 20,953
Year-to-Date Total: $33,202

Jeffrey Wheeler works as a Deputy Coroner for Jefferson County Coroner. Jeffrey earned $33,202 in 2026.

Lawrence Zehnder

Deputy Coroner/Jefferson County Coroner

2026 total comp

$33,202

Base pay: $29,002
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,202

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $62,837
Record ID: 21,058
Year-to-Date Total: $33,202

Lawrence Zehnder works as a Deputy Coroner for Jefferson County Coroner. Lawrence earned $33,202 in 2026.

Michael Haag

Deputy Coroner/Jefferson County Coroner

2026 total comp

$33,202

Base pay: $29,002
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,202

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $62,837
Record ID: 21,071
Year-to-Date Total: $33,202

At Jefferson County Coroner, Michael Haag serves as a Deputy Coroner. Their 2026 pay totaled $33,202.

Daniel Alpiger

Deputy Coroner/Jefferson County Coroner

2026 total comp

$33,202

Base pay: $29,002
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,202

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $62,837
Record ID: 20,864
Year-to-Date Total: $33,202

Daniel Alpiger works as a Deputy Coroner for Jefferson County Coroner. Daniel earned $33,202 in 2026.

Anthony Wight

Deputy Coroner/Jefferson County Coroner

2026 total comp

$33,202

Base pay: $29,002
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,202

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $62,837
Record ID: 21,081
Year-to-Date Total: $33,202

At Jefferson County Coroner, Anthony Wight serves as a Deputy Coroner. Their 2026 pay totaled $33,202.

Steven Moran

Deputy Coroner/Jefferson County Coroner

2026 total comp

$33,202

Base pay: $29,002
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,202

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $62,837
Record ID: 21,538
Year-to-Date Total: $33,202

Steven Moran works as a Deputy Coroner for Jefferson County Coroner. Steven earned $33,202 in 2026.

Robin Shouse

Deputy Coroner/Jefferson County Coroner

2026 total comp

$33,202

Base pay: $29,002
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,202

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $62,837
Record ID: 21,484
Year-to-Date Total: $33,202

At Jefferson County Coroner, Robin Shouse serves as a Deputy Coroner. Their 2026 pay totaled $33,202.

Leigh Maroni

Deputy Coroner/Jefferson County Coroner

2026 total comp

$33,202

Base pay: $29,002
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,202

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $62,837
Record ID: 21,245
Year-to-Date Total: $33,202

Leigh Maroni works as a Deputy Coroner for Jefferson County Coroner. Leigh earned $33,202 in 2026.

Kimberly Smith

Deputy Coroner/Jefferson County Coroner

2026 total comp

$33,202

Base pay: $29,002
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,202

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $62,837
Record ID: 23,352
Year-to-Date Total: $33,202

Kimberly Smith holds the role of Deputy Coroner at Jefferson County Coroner. In 2026, their total compensation was $33,202.

Moira Mcaniff-Boucher

Deputy Coroner/Jefferson County Coroner

2026 total comp

$33,202

Base pay: $29,002
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,202

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $62,837
Record ID: 21,292
Year-to-Date Total: $33,202

Moira Mcaniff-Boucher holds the role of Deputy Coroner at Jefferson County Coroner. In 2026, their total compensation was $33,202.

Morgan Parrott

Deputy Coroner/Jefferson County Coroner

2026 total comp

$33,202

Base pay: $29,002
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,202

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $62,837
Record ID: 24,254
Year-to-Date Total: $33,202

Morgan Parrott is a Deputy Coroner at Jefferson County Coroner. 2026 total compensation came to $33,202.

Shelby Portman

Deputy Coroner/Jefferson County Coroner

2026 total comp

$32,203

Base pay: $28,003
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $32,203

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $60,674
Record ID: 26,752
Year-to-Date Total: $32,203

Shelby Portman is a Deputy Coroner at Jefferson County Coroner. 2026 total compensation came to $32,203.

Rita Taylor

Administrative Assistant - Ot -Noeeorpt/Jefferson County Coroner

2026 total comp

$24,127

Base pay: $21,427
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $24,127

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $46,426
Record ID: 26,166
Year-to-Date Total: $24,127

At Jefferson County Coroner, Rita Taylor serves as a Administrative Assistant - Ot -Noeeorpt. Their 2026 pay totaled $24,127.

John Koestel

Deputy Coroner/Jefferson County Coroner

2023 total comp

$23,066

Base pay: $20,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,850
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $23,066

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $55,328
Record ID: 14,725
Year-to-Date Total: $23,066

John Koestel holds the role of Deputy Coroner at Jefferson County Coroner. In 2023, their total compensation was $23,066.

Kathy Hamilton

Deputy Coroner/Jefferson County Coroner

2024 total comp

$19,683

Base pay: $16,758
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,925
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $19,683

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $58,094
Record ID: 27,402
Year-to-Date Total: $19,683

At Jefferson County Coroner, Kathy Hamilton serves as a Deputy Coroner. Their 2024 pay totaled $19,683.

Mark Wampler

Deputy Coroner/Jefferson County Coroner

2022 total comp

$4,696

Base pay: $4,096
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,696

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 34,923
Year-to-Date Total: $4,696

At Jefferson County Coroner, Mark Wampler serves as a Deputy Coroner. Their 2022 pay totaled $4,696.

Barbara Weakley Jones

Coroner/Jefferson County Coroner

2023 total comp

$1,545

Base pay: $1,545
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,545

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $80,348
Record ID: 8,903
Year-to-Date Total: $1,545

Barbara Weakley Jones works as a Coroner for Jefferson County Coroner. Barbara earned $1,545 in 2023.

Donald Russ

Deputy Coroner/Jefferson County Coroner

2024 total comp

$125

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $125
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $58,094
Record ID: 27,397
Year-to-Date Total: $125

Donald Russ holds the role of Deputy Coroner at Jefferson County Coroner. In 2024, their total compensation was $125.