Louisville Metro, Kentucky / Louisville Fire
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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.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
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.
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.
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).
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.
Trend
How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 6 published years.
| Year | Total payroll | Employees | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $36.7M — | 477 — | $77,061 — |
| 2022 | $44.3M ▲ 20.6% | 496 ▲ 4.0% | $89,574 ▲ 16.2% |
| 2023 | $42.1M ▼ 5.0% | 526 ▲ 6.0% | $83,637 ▼ 6.6% |
| 2024 | $46.9M ▲ 11.4% | 529 ▲ 0.6% | $91,234 ▲ 9.1% |
| 2025 | $46.8M ▼ 0.2% | 530 ▲ 0.2% | $91,370 ▲ 0.1% |
| 2026 | $21.9M ▼ 53.3% | 503 ▼ 5.1% | $43,256 ▼ 52.7% |
Record list
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Fire Battalion Chief 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Michael Zeller holds the role of Fire Battalion Chief 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2022, their total compensation was $1,968.
Fire Recruit - 40 Hrs Nsiss/Louisville Fire
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Elijah Gardner is a Fire Recruit - 40 Hrs Nsiss at Louisville Fire. 2023 total compensation came to $1,942.
Firefighter Recruit 40 HR/Louisville Fire
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Jake Schultz works as a Firefighter Recruit 40 HR for Louisville Fire. Jake earned $1,912 in 2025.
Firefighter Recruit 40 HR/Louisville Fire
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Kevin Nauert is a Firefighter Recruit 40 HR at Louisville Fire. 2025 total compensation came to $1,912.
Fire Clerk Typist I/Louisville Fire
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Karen Lambert is a Fire Clerk Typist I at Louisville Fire. 2026 total compensation came to $1,739.
Fire Battalion Chief 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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At Louisville Fire, Michael Wimberg serves as a Fire Battalion Chief 56Hr. Their 2024 pay totaled $1,660.
Fire Battalion Chief 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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At Louisville Fire, Patrick Dalrymple serves as a Fire Battalion Chief 56Hr. Their 2024 pay totaled $1,523.
Fire Recruit - 40 Hrs Nsiss/Louisville Fire
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Francis Tharp Iii works as a Fire Recruit - 40 Hrs Nsiss for Louisville Fire. Francis earned $1,303 in 2023.
Fire Recruit 40 HR/Louisville Fire
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Joshua Ruckle holds the role of Fire Recruit 40 HR at Louisville Fire. In 2024, their total compensation was $1,064.
Fire Recruit 40 HR/Louisville Fire
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Austin Hall works as a Fire Recruit 40 HR for Louisville Fire. Austin earned $1,064 in 2024.
Fire Company Commander 40 HR/Louisville Fire
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Larry Smith works as a Fire Company Commander 40 HR for Louisville Fire. Larry earned $893 in 2022.
Fire Recruit 40 HR/Louisville Fire
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Andrew Streater works as a Fire Recruit 40 HR for Louisville Fire. Andrew earned $851 in 2024.
Fire Battalion Chief 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Jonathan Jones holds the role of Fire Battalion Chief 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2025, their total compensation was $828.
Fire Company Commander 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Darrell Davis holds the role of Fire Company Commander 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2025, their total compensation was $798.
Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Steven Middleton holds the role of Firefighter 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2025, their total compensation was $738.
Fire Company Commander 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Della Webb holds the role of Fire Company Commander 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2025, their total compensation was $738.
Fire Recruit - 40 Hrs Nsiss/Louisville Fire
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Jailen Swain holds the role of Fire Recruit - 40 Hrs Nsiss at Louisville Fire. In 2023, their total compensation was $705.
Fire Recruit - 40 Hrs Nsiss/Louisville Fire
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Joshua Lyons holds the role of Fire Recruit - 40 Hrs Nsiss at Louisville Fire. In 2023, their total compensation was $665.
Fire Recruit - 40 Hrs Nsiss/Louisville Fire
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Matthew Cotton works as a Fire Recruit - 40 Hrs Nsiss for Louisville Fire. Matthew earned $638 in 2023.
Assistant Fire Chief/Louisville Fire
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Bruce Himes is a Assistant Fire Chief at Louisville Fire. 2024 total compensation came to $638.
Fire Clerk Typist I/Louisville Fire
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Olivia Barger holds the role of Fire Clerk Typist I at Louisville Fire. In 2024, their total compensation was $486.
Fire Company Commander 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Curtis Roberson is a Fire Company Commander 56Hr at Louisville Fire. 2024 total compensation came to $434.
Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Lowell Henson is a Firefighter 56Hr at Louisville Fire. 2025 total compensation came to $432.
Fire Prevent Inspector Trainee/Louisville Fire
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Travis Riley is a Fire Prevent Inspector Trainee at Louisville Fire. 2021 total compensation came to $393.
Fire Recruit - 40 Hrs (Nsiss)/Louisville Fire
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Dylan Johnson holds the role of Fire Recruit - 40 Hrs (Nsiss) at Louisville Fire. In 2021, their total compensation was $390.
Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Frank Vaxter works as a Firefighter 56Hr for Louisville Fire. Frank earned $389 in 2025.
Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Anthony Zeitz works as a Firefighter 56Hr for Louisville Fire. Anthony earned $388 in 2025.
Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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At Louisville Fire, Johnathan Hoyle serves as a Firefighter 56Hr. Their 2025 pay totaled $388.
Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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At Louisville Fire, Amber Miller serves as a Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr. Their 2026 pay totaled $380.
Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Kevin Shramovich holds the role of Firefighter 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2025, their total compensation was $371.
Fire Company Commander 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Jeremy Ford works as a Fire Company Commander 56Hr for Louisville Fire. Jeremy earned $369 in 2025.
Fire Company Commander 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Joshua Webb is a Fire Company Commander 56Hr at Louisville Fire. 2025 total compensation came to $369.
Fire Company Commander 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Larry Welcher works as a Fire Company Commander 56Hr for Louisville Fire. Larry earned $369 in 2025.
Fire Company Commander 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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At Louisville Fire, Steven Zabloudil serves as a Fire Company Commander 56Hr. Their 2025 pay totaled $369.
Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Michael Rasco holds the role of Firefighter 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2025, their total compensation was $369.
Assistant Fire Chief 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Jason Golladay is a Assistant Fire Chief 56Hr at Louisville Fire. 2024 total compensation came to $362.
Assistant Fire Chief/Louisville Fire
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Randolph Croney is a Assistant Fire Chief at Louisville Fire. 2025 total compensation came to $358.
Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Clifford Vandiver works as a Firefighter 56Hr for Louisville Fire. Clifford earned $358 in 2025.
Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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At Louisville Fire, Daryell Hudson serves as a Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr. Their 2024 pay totaled $298.
Fire Apparatus Mechanic III/Louisville Fire
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Kirk Scrivner is a Fire Apparatus Mechanic III at Louisville Fire. 2025 total compensation came to $297.