Louisville Metro, Kentucky / Louisville Fire
Agency file
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 Apparatus Operator 56 HR/Louisville Fire
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At Louisville Fire, Ernest Kirby serves as a Fire Apparatus Operator 56 HR. Their 2023 pay totaled $0.
Fire Apparatus Operator 56 HR/Louisville Fire
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Jay Combs works as a Fire Apparatus Operator 56 HR for Louisville Fire. Jay earned $0 in 2023.
Firefighter 56 HR/Louisville Fire
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Brian Taylor works as a Firefighter 56 HR for Louisville Fire. Brian earned $0 in 2022.
Fire Company Commander 56 HR/Louisville Fire
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William Smith holds the role of Fire Company Commander 56 HR at Louisville Fire. In 2023, their total compensation was $0.
Firefighter 56 HR/Louisville Fire
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Jason Moran works as a Firefighter 56 HR for Louisville Fire. Jason earned $0 in 2023.
Fire Apparatus Operator 56 HR/Louisville Fire
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Kenneth Sumner is a Fire Apparatus Operator 56 HR at Louisville Fire. 2023 total compensation came to $0.
Firefighter 56 HR/Louisville Fire
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Timothy Beckham works as a Firefighter 56 HR for Louisville Fire. Timothy earned $0 in 2023.
Firefighter 56 HR/Louisville Fire
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Scott Boyd holds the role of Firefighter 56 HR at Louisville Fire. In 2023, their total compensation was $0.
Fire Recruit-40 Hrs (Nsiss)/Louisville Fire
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Romio Tajalle holds the role of Fire Recruit-40 Hrs (Nsiss) at Louisville Fire. In 2024, their total compensation was $0.
Fire Recruit-40 Hrs Nsiss (Inactive)/Louisville Fire
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Victoria Barnes is a Fire Recruit-40 Hrs Nsiss (Inactive) at Louisville Fire. 2024 total compensation came to $0.
Fire Recruit-40 Hrs (Nsiss)/Louisville Fire
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Edgar Carreon works as a Fire Recruit-40 Hrs (Nsiss) for Louisville Fire. Edgar earned $0 in 2024.
Firefighter Recruit 40 HR/Louisville Fire
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Diontez Williams is a Firefighter Recruit 40 HR at Louisville Fire. 2025 total compensation came to $0.
Fire Company Commander 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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John Bersot holds the role of Fire Company Commander 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2024, their total compensation was $0.
Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Earl Blankenship is a Firefighter 56Hr at Louisville Fire. 2024 total compensation came to $0.
Fire Company Commander 56 HR/Louisville Fire
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Jeffrey Judd holds the role of Fire Company Commander 56 HR at Louisville Fire. In 2023, their total compensation was $0.
Fire Company Commander 56 HR/Louisville Fire
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James Hamilton is a Fire Company Commander 56 HR at Louisville Fire. 2023 total compensation came to $0.
Fire Company Commander 56 HR/Louisville Fire
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At Louisville Fire, Gary Haley serves as a Fire Company Commander 56 HR. Their 2025 pay totaled $0.
Fire Apparatus Operator 56 HR/Louisville Fire
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Edward Boze works as a Fire Apparatus Operator 56 HR for Louisville Fire. Edward earned $0 in 2025.
Fire Company Commander 56 HR/Louisville Fire
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Jeremy Bass is a Fire Company Commander 56 HR at Louisville Fire. 2023 total compensation came to $0.