Louisville Metro, Kentucky / Jefferson County Coroner / Deputy Coroner

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Deputy Coroner

Enforce laws and maintain public safety — patrol, respond to incidents, investigate crimes, and make arrests.

21 employees hold this title in Jefferson County Coroner. Median total compensation for the role is $33,202, above the department median of $33,202.

Employees: 21
Total payroll: $634.3K
Role median: $33,202
Agency median: $33,202
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$125$39,643+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 21 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across Louisville Metro, Kentucky

Deputy Coroner is held in 2 Louisville Metro, Kentucky departments. In Jefferson County Coroner, the median of $33,202 ranks #2 of 2.

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Coroner

$57,287 · 15

Median total compensation for the Deputy Coroner role in other Louisville Metro, Kentuckydepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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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.

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.

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.

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.