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 Storekeeper II/Louisville Fire
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Cheryl Smalley holds the role of Fire Storekeeper II at Louisville Fire. In 2021, their total compensation was $62,657.
Firefighter 56 HR/Louisville Fire
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Anthony Barnes holds the role of Firefighter 56 HR at Louisville Fire. In 2021, their total compensation was $62,361.
Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Blake Cundiff works as a Firefighter 56Hr for Louisville Fire. Blake earned $62,246 in 2023.
Fire Battalion Chief 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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At Louisville Fire, Scott O'Bryan serves as a Fire Battalion Chief 56Hr. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,197.
Firefighter 56 HR/Louisville Fire
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Tanner Himes is a Firefighter 56 HR at Louisville Fire. 2021 total compensation came to $61,950.
Fire Company Commander 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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David Crismon is a Fire Company Commander 56Hr at Louisville Fire. 2026 total compensation came to $61,880.
Fire Company Commander 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Corey Biddle is a Fire Company Commander 56Hr at Louisville Fire. 2026 total compensation came to $61,636.
Fire Prevent Inspector Trainee/Louisville Fire
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At Louisville Fire, Ella Lumpkins serves as a Fire Prevent Inspector Trainee. Their 2024 pay totaled $61,580.
Firefighter 56 HR/Louisville Fire
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At Louisville Fire, Jason Michel serves as a Firefighter 56 HR. Their 2021 pay totaled $61,162.
Fire Battalion Chief 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Brack Vickery holds the role of Fire Battalion Chief 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,710.