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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Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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William Calhoun holds the role of Firefighter 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,908.
Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Steven Leatherman holds the role of Firefighter 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,848.
Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Josiah Bailey is a Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr at Louisville Fire. 2026 total compensation came to $43,835.
Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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James Haley works as a Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr for Louisville Fire. James earned $43,827 in 2026.
Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Andrea Smuskiewicz holds the role of Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,820.
Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Cameron Book is a Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr at Louisville Fire. 2026 total compensation came to $43,781.
Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Joshua Alexander holds the role of Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,727.
Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Juan Saavedra is a Firefighter 56Hr at Louisville Fire. 2026 total compensation came to $43,712.
Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Trenton Arnold holds the role of Firefighter 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,710.
Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Landon Campbell works as a Firefighter 56Hr for Louisville Fire. Landon earned $43,656 in 2026.
Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Nathan Lyons works as a Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr for Louisville Fire. Nathan earned $43,598 in 2026.
Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Zachary Huber works as a Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr for Louisville Fire. Zachary earned $43,581 in 2026.
Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Carey Mclaughlin holds the role of Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,536.
Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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John Oyler works as a Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr for Louisville Fire. John earned $43,419 in 2026.
Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Steven Leister holds the role of Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,419.
Fire Prevention Inspector I/Louisville Fire
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Jason Caswell works as a Fire Prevention Inspector I for Louisville Fire. Jason earned $43,402 in 2026.
Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Trent Graviss holds the role of Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,382.
Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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At Louisville Fire, Joseph Betterton serves as a Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr. Their 2026 pay totaled $43,382.
Firefighter 56 HR/Louisville Fire
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Tyler Woodruff holds the role of Firefighter 56 HR at Louisville Fire. In 2021, their total compensation was $43,359.
Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Daniel Hogg holds the role of Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,342.
Firefighter 56 HR/Louisville Fire
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Todd Thomas holds the role of Firefighter 56 HR at Louisville Fire. In 2021, their total compensation was $43,312.
Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Nathan Weaver holds the role of Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,282.
Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Dennis Lage holds the role of Firefighter 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,271.
Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Jordan Richardson holds the role of Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,256.
Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Lance Dillman is a Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr at Louisville Fire. 2026 total compensation came to $43,229.
Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Lindsay Smith works as a Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr for Louisville Fire. Lindsay earned $43,224 in 2026.
Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Jonathan Odell works as a Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr for Louisville Fire. Jonathan earned $43,211 in 2026.
Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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At Louisville Fire, Ryan Cantu serves as a Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr. Their 2026 pay totaled $43,198.
Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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James Starck works as a Firefighter 56Hr for Louisville Fire. James earned $42,958 in 2026.
Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Michael Hadley works as a Firefighter 56Hr for Louisville Fire. Michael earned $42,883 in 2026.
Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Joseph Bailey holds the role of Firefighter 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,851.