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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Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Jordan Ellis is a Firefighter 56Hr at Louisville Fire. 2026 total compensation came to $38,681.
Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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At Louisville Fire, Mason Glass serves as a Firefighter 56Hr. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,617.
Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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At Louisville Fire, Lawrence Clark serves as a Firefighter 56Hr. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,599.
Fire Clerk Typist I/Louisville Fire
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Wilma Henderson is a Fire Clerk Typist I at Louisville Fire. 2021 total compensation came to $38,542.
Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Conner Travis is a Firefighter 56Hr at Louisville Fire. 2026 total compensation came to $38,529.
Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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At Louisville Fire, Austin Whitman serves as a Firefighter 56Hr. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,521.
Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Daylan Howard works as a Firefighter 56Hr for Louisville Fire. Daylan earned $38,495 in 2026.
Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Latreel Burnley is a Firefighter 56Hr at Louisville Fire. 2026 total compensation came to $38,493.
Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Nathan Kaufman works as a Firefighter 56Hr for Louisville Fire. Nathan earned $38,391 in 2026.
Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Rhomonne Simpson holds the role of Firefighter 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $38,366.
Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Noah Forrest works as a Firefighter 56Hr for Louisville Fire. Noah earned $38,351 in 2026.
Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Warren Nein works as a Firefighter 56Hr for Louisville Fire. Warren earned $38,344 in 2026.
Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Linda Tucker works as a Firefighter 56Hr for Louisville Fire. Linda earned $38,267 in 2026.
Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Jalen Baker works as a Firefighter 56Hr for Louisville Fire. Jalen earned $38,244 in 2026.
Fire Mechanic Helper/Louisville Fire
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Andrew Parrott holds the role of Fire Mechanic Helper at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $37,969.
Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Nicholas Pennington holds the role of Firefighter 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $37,929.
Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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At Louisville Fire, Dane Dehart serves as a Firefighter 56Hr. Their 2026 pay totaled $37,927.
Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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At Louisville Fire, Kaden Darbro serves as a Firefighter 56Hr. Their 2026 pay totaled $37,922.
Fire Arson Invstgtr Trne/Louisville Fire
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Emily Sheehy is a Fire Arson Invstgtr Trne at Louisville Fire. 2026 total compensation came to $37,905.
Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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At Louisville Fire, Brysen Little serves as a Firefighter 56Hr. Their 2026 pay totaled $37,898.
Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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At Louisville Fire, Matthew Richard serves as a Firefighter 56Hr. Their 2026 pay totaled $37,857.
Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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At Louisville Fire, Cade Willingham serves as a Firefighter 56Hr. Their 2026 pay totaled $37,821.
Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Nathan Nethers is a Firefighter 56Hr at Louisville Fire. 2026 total compensation came to $37,788.
Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Austin Searcy is a Firefighter 56Hr at Louisville Fire. 2026 total compensation came to $37,788.