Louisville Metro, Kentucky / Jefferson County Coroner / Deputy Coroner

Job-title file

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
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+

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.

Record list

Employees with this title

Highest-paid first / page 1

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.