Louisville Metro, Kentucky / Louisville Fire

Agency file

Louisville Fire

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

The Louisville Fire provides fire protection and emergency response, including prevention, inspection, rescue, and medical aid.

In 2026, this agency had 503 employees with median total compensation of $43,256; the highest distinct record was $93,226.

Year: 2026
Employees: 503
Median total: $43,256
Highest record: $93,226

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$0$68,561+

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 503 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($43,256) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $25,574 (59%)
Overtime — $12,385 (29%)
Other — $5,485 (13%)
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

$33,922

$37,788

$43,256

$49,716

$55,358

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $55,358 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $33,922. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Firefighter 56Hr

204 · $38,649

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr

94 · $45,314

Fire Company Commander 56Hr

90 · $51,814

Firefighter Recruit 40 HR

21 · $20,080

Fire Battalion Chief 56Hr

15 · $65,197

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

Stephen Patterson

Fire Company Commander 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2022 total comp

$167,153

Base pay: $52,520
Overtime: $78,338
Other pay: $36,295
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,153

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $76,897
Record ID: 34,967
Year-to-Date Total: $170,023

Stephen Patterson is a Fire Company Commander 56Hr at Louisville Fire. 2022 total compensation came to $167,153.

Scott Dues

Fire Company Commander 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2022 total comp

$157,576

Base pay: $52,706
Overtime: $72,695
Other pay: $32,176
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,576

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $76,897
Record ID: 35,094
Year-to-Date Total: $161,739

Scott Dues holds the role of Fire Company Commander 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2022, their total compensation was $157,576.

Oliver Montgomery

Fire Company Commander 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2022 total comp

$149,568

Base pay: $53,482
Overtime: $66,679
Other pay: $29,406
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,568

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $76,897
Record ID: 35,301
Year-to-Date Total: $156,882

At Louisville Fire, Oliver Montgomery serves as a Fire Company Commander 56Hr. Their 2022 pay totaled $149,568.

Philip Marchegion

Fire Battalion Chief 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2022 total comp

$145,185

Base pay: $90,687
Overtime: $24,641
Other pay: $29,857
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,185

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $104,090
Record ID: 34,819
Year-to-Date Total: $147,685

Philip Marchegion is a Fire Battalion Chief 56Hr at Louisville Fire. 2022 total compensation came to $145,185.

Christopher Reid

Fire Company Commander 40Hr/Louisville Fire

2022 total comp

$144,975

Base pay: $88,536
Overtime: $28,395
Other pay: $28,043
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,975

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $76,211
Record ID: 35,306
Year-to-Date Total: $147,475

Christopher Reid is a Fire Company Commander 40Hr at Louisville Fire. 2022 total compensation came to $144,975.

Paul Cooper

Assistant Fire Chief/Louisville Fire

2024 total comp

$140,532

Base pay: $123,716
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $16,816
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,532

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $125,091
Record ID: 28,795
Year-to-Date Total: $140,532

Paul Cooper works as a Assistant Fire Chief for Louisville Fire. Paul earned $140,532 in 2024.

James Lucas

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2023 total comp

$137,690

Base pay: $42,763
Overtime: $70,492
Other pay: $24,435
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,690

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $72,078
Record ID: 9,830
Year-to-Date Total: $137,690

James Lucas is a Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr at Louisville Fire. 2023 total compensation came to $137,690.

Douglas Pedersen

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2022 total comp

$137,335

Base pay: $45,444
Overtime: $65,510
Other pay: $26,381
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,335

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $67,362
Record ID: 36,443
Year-to-Date Total: $142,263

Douglas Pedersen works as a Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr for Louisville Fire. Douglas earned $137,335 in 2022.

Brack Vickery

Fire Company Commander 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2024 total comp

$135,366

Base pay: $54,245
Overtime: $56,347
Other pay: $24,775
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,366

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $86,392
Record ID: 27,921
Year-to-Date Total: $135,366

At Louisville Fire, Brack Vickery serves as a Fire Company Commander 56Hr. Their 2024 pay totaled $135,366.

Timothy Shellhart

Fire Battalion Chief 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2023 total comp

$135,100

Base pay: $94,333
Overtime: $17,703
Other pay: $23,064
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,100

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $111,375
Record ID: 2,460
Year-to-Date Total: $135,100

Timothy Shellhart holds the role of Fire Battalion Chief 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2023, their total compensation was $135,100.

Jeffery Deem

Fire Battalion Chief 40Hr/Louisville Fire

2024 total comp

$135,082

Base pay: $104,319
Overtime: $11,017
Other pay: $19,746
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,082

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $102,326
Record ID: 28,999
Year-to-Date Total: $135,082

Jeffery Deem holds the role of Fire Battalion Chief 40Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2024, their total compensation was $135,082.

Sean Hood

Fire Company Commander 40Hr/Louisville Fire

2022 total comp

$134,527

Base pay: $77,443
Overtime: $30,861
Other pay: $26,223
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,527

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $76,211
Record ID: 35,409
Year-to-Date Total: $137,027

At Louisville Fire, Sean Hood serves as a Fire Company Commander 40Hr. Their 2022 pay totaled $134,527.

Jonathan Jones

Fire Battalion Chief 40Hr/Louisville Fire

2023 total comp

$133,172

Base pay: $93,182
Overtime: $15,792
Other pay: $24,198
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,172

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $97,454
Record ID: 2,345
Year-to-Date Total: $134,924

Jonathan Jones works as a Fire Battalion Chief 40Hr for Louisville Fire. Jonathan earned $133,172 in 2023.

Christopher Thompson

Fire Company Commander 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2022 total comp

$131,696

Base pay: $51,717
Overtime: $52,910
Other pay: $27,068
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,696

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $76,897
Record ID: 35,397
Year-to-Date Total: $134,565

Christopher Thompson is a Fire Company Commander 56Hr at Louisville Fire. 2022 total compensation came to $131,696.

Corey Biddle

Fire Apparatus Operator 56 HR/Louisville Fire

2021 total comp

$129,537

Base pay: $39,342
Overtime: $70,848
Other pay: $19,347
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,537

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $62,863
Record ID: 946
Year-to-Date Total: $142,310

Corey Biddle works as a Fire Apparatus Operator 56 HR for Louisville Fire. Corey earned $129,537 in 2021.

Kyle Fekete

Fire Battalion Chief 40Hr/Louisville Fire

2024 total comp

$127,656

Base pay: $103,297
Overtime: $5,482
Other pay: $18,876
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,656

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $102,326
Record ID: 29,163
Year-to-Date Total: $127,656

Kyle Fekete is a Fire Battalion Chief 40Hr at Louisville Fire. 2024 total compensation came to $127,656.

Paul Murphy

Fire Apparatus Operator 56 HR/Louisville Fire

2021 total comp

$127,558

Base pay: $38,774
Overtime: $71,174
Other pay: $17,610
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,558

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $61,698
Record ID: 746
Year-to-Date Total: $141,260

Paul Murphy works as a Fire Apparatus Operator 56 HR for Louisville Fire. Paul earned $127,558 in 2021.

Jason Golladay

Fire Battalion Chief 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2021 total comp

$125,824

Base pay: $95,785
Overtime: $10,398
Other pay: $19,640
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,824

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $87,549
Record ID: 232
Year-to-Date Total: $129,013

Jason Golladay holds the role of Fire Battalion Chief 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2021, their total compensation was $125,824.

Clarence Gamble

Fire Company Commander 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2022 total comp

$125,484

Base pay: $70,436
Overtime: $28,680
Other pay: $26,368
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,484

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $76,897
Record ID: 35,099
Year-to-Date Total: $127,984

Clarence Gamble works as a Fire Company Commander 56Hr for Louisville Fire. Clarence earned $125,484 in 2022.

Jacob Sedlock

Fire Company Commander 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2024 total comp

$125,352

Base pay: $55,417
Overtime: $52,129
Other pay: $17,805
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,352

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $86,392
Record ID: 29,469
Year-to-Date Total: $126,555

At Louisville Fire, Jacob Sedlock serves as a Fire Company Commander 56Hr. Their 2024 pay totaled $125,352.

Joseph Hofelich

Fire Apparatus Mechanic III/Louisville Fire

2025 total comp

$125,232

Base pay: $93,890
Overtime: $14,357
Other pay: $16,985
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,232

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $94,130
Record ID: 12,666
Year-to-Date Total: $125,232

At Louisville Fire, Joseph Hofelich serves as a Fire Apparatus Mechanic III. Their 2025 pay totaled $125,232.

Terence Delaney

Assistant Fire Chief/Louisville Fire

2021 total comp

$125,007

Base pay: $103,155
Overtime: $2,416
Other pay: $19,436
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,007

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $75,005
Record ID: 318
Year-to-Date Total: $125,414

Terence Delaney holds the role of Assistant Fire Chief at Louisville Fire. In 2021, their total compensation was $125,007.

Daryell Hudson

Fire Apparatus Operator 56 HR/Louisville Fire

2021 total comp

$124,450

Base pay: $38,561
Overtime: $67,690
Other pay: $18,199
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,450

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $61,698
Record ID: 314
Year-to-Date Total: $139,185

Daryell Hudson is a Fire Apparatus Operator 56 HR at Louisville Fire. 2021 total compensation came to $124,450.

Lawrence Graves

Assistant Fire Chief 56 HR/Louisville Fire

2021 total comp

$123,352

Base pay: $104,198
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $19,154
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,352

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $105,007
Record ID: 178
Year-to-Date Total: $123,352

Lawrence Graves works as a Assistant Fire Chief 56 HR for Louisville Fire. Lawrence earned $123,352 in 2021.

Christopher Thompson

Fire Battalion Chief 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2023 total comp

$122,707

Base pay: $60,265
Overtime: $39,361
Other pay: $23,081
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,707

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $111,375
Record ID: 2,732
Year-to-Date Total: $122,707

Christopher Thompson is a Fire Battalion Chief 56Hr at Louisville Fire. 2023 total compensation came to $122,707.

Chad Greathouse

Fire Battalion Chief 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2022 total comp

$121,836

Base pay: $85,518
Overtime: $12,955
Other pay: $23,364
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,836

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $104,090
Record ID: 35,360
Year-to-Date Total: $124,336

At Louisville Fire, Chad Greathouse serves as a Fire Battalion Chief 56Hr. Their 2022 pay totaled $121,836.

Brian Nichols

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2024 total comp

$121,542

Base pay: $48,059
Overtime: $53,827
Other pay: $19,655
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,542

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $75,682
Record ID: 30,107
Year-to-Date Total: $121,542

Brian Nichols works as a Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr for Louisville Fire. Brian earned $121,542 in 2024.

Adam Herndon

Fire Apparatus Operator 56 HR/Louisville Fire

2021 total comp

$120,731

Base pay: $38,988
Overtime: $66,618
Other pay: $15,125
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,731

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $61,698
Record ID: 3,329
Year-to-Date Total: $130,499

Adam Herndon is a Fire Apparatus Operator 56 HR at Louisville Fire. 2021 total compensation came to $120,731.

Jonathan Lucas

Fire Apparatus Operator 56 HR/Louisville Fire

2021 total comp

$120,662

Base pay: $39,349
Overtime: $62,716
Other pay: $18,597
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,662

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $62,863
Record ID: 659
Year-to-Date Total: $132,812

At Louisville Fire, Jonathan Lucas serves as a Fire Apparatus Operator 56 HR. Their 2021 pay totaled $120,662.

Charles Lucas

Fire Company Commander 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2024 total comp

$119,957

Base pay: $72,110
Overtime: $30,821
Other pay: $17,026
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,957

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $86,392
Record ID: 29,861
Year-to-Date Total: $119,957

Charles Lucas holds the role of Fire Company Commander 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2024, their total compensation was $119,957.

Aaron Silliman

Fire Company Commander 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2022 total comp

$119,420

Base pay: $50,943
Overtime: $46,289
Other pay: $22,188
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,420

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $76,897
Record ID: 35,208
Year-to-Date Total: $121,920

Aaron Silliman works as a Fire Company Commander 56Hr for Louisville Fire. Aaron earned $119,420 in 2022.

Katherine Clemmer

Fire Battalion Chief 40Hr/Louisville Fire

2022 total comp

$118,948

Base pay: $89,734
Overtime: $6,715
Other pay: $22,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,948

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $91,079
Record ID: 35,415
Year-to-Date Total: $121,448

At Louisville Fire, Katherine Clemmer serves as a Fire Battalion Chief 40Hr. Their 2022 pay totaled $118,948.

Richard Tronzo

Fire Apparatus Operator 56 HR/Louisville Fire

2021 total comp

$118,702

Base pay: $38,826
Overtime: $64,945
Other pay: $14,930
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,702

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $61,698
Record ID: 4,711
Year-to-Date Total: $127,821

Richard Tronzo works as a Fire Apparatus Operator 56 HR for Louisville Fire. Richard earned $118,702 in 2021.

Matthew Ramsey

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2024 total comp

$117,647

Base pay: $48,925
Overtime: $49,258
Other pay: $19,464
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,647

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $75,682
Record ID: 28,855
Year-to-Date Total: $119,232

At Louisville Fire, Matthew Ramsey serves as a Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr. Their 2024 pay totaled $117,647.

Stephen Patterson

Fire Company Commander 56 HR/Louisville Fire

2021 total comp

$117,425

Base pay: $44,019
Overtime: $56,659
Other pay: $16,747
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,425

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $70,430
Record ID: 96
Year-to-Date Total: $129,058

At Louisville Fire, Stephen Patterson serves as a Fire Company Commander 56 HR. Their 2021 pay totaled $117,425.

Jonathon Cavanaugh

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2024 total comp

$117,006

Base pay: $49,065
Overtime: $49,522
Other pay: $18,419
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,006

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $75,682
Record ID: 30,553
Year-to-Date Total: $117,006

Jonathon Cavanaugh holds the role of Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2024, their total compensation was $117,006.

Paul Cooper

Fire Battalion Chief 40Hr/Louisville Fire

2022 total comp

$116,843

Base pay: $89,021
Overtime: $6,975
Other pay: $20,847
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,843

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $91,079
Record ID: 36,014
Year-to-Date Total: $119,653

Paul Cooper is a Fire Battalion Chief 40Hr at Louisville Fire. 2022 total compensation came to $116,843.

Chad Herndon

Fire Company Commander 56 HR/Louisville Fire

2021 total comp

$116,476

Base pay: $44,019
Overtime: $54,474
Other pay: $17,984
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,476

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $70,430
Record ID: 770
Year-to-Date Total: $126,299

Chad Herndon works as a Fire Company Commander 56 HR for Louisville Fire. Chad earned $116,476 in 2021.

Brian O'Neill

Fire Battalion Chief 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2022 total comp

$115,315

Base pay: $71,231
Overtime: $21,644
Other pay: $22,441
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,315

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $104,090
Record ID: 35,303
Year-to-Date Total: $118,566

Brian O'Neill is a Fire Battalion Chief 56Hr at Louisville Fire. 2022 total compensation came to $115,315.

Oliver Montgomery

Fire Company Commander 56 HR/Louisville Fire

2021 total comp

$115,294

Base pay: $44,747
Overtime: $55,342
Other pay: $15,205
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,294

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $71,595
Record ID: 741
Year-to-Date Total: $124,484

Oliver Montgomery is a Fire Company Commander 56 HR at Louisville Fire. 2021 total compensation came to $115,294.