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 Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Jonathan Anderson holds the role of Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,686.
Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Aaron Hedgecock holds the role of Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,675.
Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Brandon Jackson holds the role of Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,629.
Fire Arson Investigator I/Louisville Fire
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At Louisville Fire, Jacob Gray serves as a Fire Arson Investigator I. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,422.
Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Nathaniel Paulson works as a Firefighter 56Hr for Louisville Fire. Nathaniel earned $45,414 in 2026.
Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Casey Hennessy holds the role of Firefighter 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,409.
Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Joseph Kenney holds the role of Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,404.
Fire Clerk I/Louisville Fire
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Karen Lambert works as a Fire Clerk I for Louisville Fire. Karen earned $45,385 in 2022.
Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Previn Alexander is a Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr at Louisville Fire. 2026 total compensation came to $45,343.
Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Scott Lambert is a Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr at Louisville Fire. 2026 total compensation came to $45,336.
Fire Prevention Inspector I/Louisville Fire
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James Martin works as a Fire Prevention Inspector I for Louisville Fire. James earned $45,305 in 2026.
Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Jonathon Recktenwald holds the role of Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,292.
Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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At Louisville Fire, Derek Wright serves as a Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,237.
Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Brayden Recktenwald is a Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr at Louisville Fire. 2026 total compensation came to $45,122.
Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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At Louisville Fire, Troy Williams serves as a Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,086.
Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Brandon Schabel works as a Firefighter 56Hr for Louisville Fire. Brandon earned $45,064 in 2026.
Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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At Louisville Fire, Michael Mcduffen serves as a Firefighter 56Hr. Their 2026 pay totaled $44,863.
Firefighter 56 HR/Louisville Fire
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At Louisville Fire, Edward Spears serves as a Firefighter 56 HR. Their 2021 pay totaled $44,840.
Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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David Nolte holds the role of Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,826.
Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Blake Cundiff is a Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr at Louisville Fire. 2026 total compensation came to $44,819.
Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Chase Rusch holds the role of Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,771.
Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Kody Etheridge is a Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr at Louisville Fire. 2026 total compensation came to $44,771.
Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Ryan Olson works as a Firefighter 56Hr for Louisville Fire. Ryan earned $44,768 in 2026.
Fire Prevention Inspector I/Louisville Fire
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Christopher Booker works as a Fire Prevention Inspector I for Louisville Fire. Christopher earned $44,696 in 2026.
Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Bruce Carney holds the role of Firefighter 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,626.
Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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At Louisville Fire, Angel Santiago serves as a Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr. Their 2026 pay totaled $44,550.
Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Christopher Smith holds the role of Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,499.
Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Judah Jimenez holds the role of Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,484.
Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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At Louisville Fire, Gerard Weiter serves as a Firefighter 56Hr. Their 2026 pay totaled $44,460.
Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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George Miller is a Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr at Louisville Fire. 2026 total compensation came to $44,407.
Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Benjamin Vardeman works as a Firefighter 56Hr for Louisville Fire. Benjamin earned $44,378 in 2026.
Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Luke Polin works as a Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr for Louisville Fire. Luke earned $44,268 in 2026.
Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Jameson Finch works as a Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr for Louisville Fire. Jameson earned $44,246 in 2026.
Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Torian Vaughn holds the role of Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,246.
Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Jonah Lowry is a Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr at Louisville Fire. 2026 total compensation came to $44,187.
Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Neil Morrison holds the role of Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,132.
Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Andrew Abell works as a Firefighter 56Hr for Louisville Fire. Andrew earned $44,052 in 2026.
Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Erik Eitel works as a Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr for Louisville Fire. Erik earned $43,985 in 2026.
Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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At Louisville Fire, Steven Wells serves as a Firefighter 56Hr. Their 2026 pay totaled $43,967.
Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Joseph Alexander works as a Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr for Louisville Fire. Joseph earned $43,910 in 2026.