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 56 HR/Louisville Fire
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Derek Wright works as a Firefighter 56 HR for Louisville Fire. Derek earned $65,539 in 2021.
Firefighter 56 HR/Louisville Fire
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Brandon Gathof holds the role of Firefighter 56 HR at Louisville Fire. In 2021, their total compensation was $65,523.
Fire Battalion Chief 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Dwayne Burgett is a Fire Battalion Chief 56Hr at Louisville Fire. 2026 total compensation came to $65,197.
Firefighter 56 HR/Louisville Fire
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Leo Cruz Valdes is a Firefighter 56 HR at Louisville Fire. 2021 total compensation came to $65,184.
Fire Battalion Chief 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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At Louisville Fire, Jeffery Deem serves as a Fire Battalion Chief 56Hr. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,774.
Chief Arson Investigator/Louisville Fire
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Jason Sanders works as a Chief Arson Investigator for Louisville Fire. Jason earned $64,753 in 2026.
Firefighter 56 HR/Louisville Fire
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Thomas Lyons is a Firefighter 56 HR at Louisville Fire. 2021 total compensation came to $64,518.
Firefighter 56 HR/Louisville Fire
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Jonah Lowry works as a Firefighter 56 HR for Louisville Fire. Jonah earned $64,145 in 2021.
Firefighter 56 HR/Louisville Fire
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Derick Goodman holds the role of Firefighter 56 HR at Louisville Fire. In 2021, their total compensation was $64,140.
Firefighter 56 HR/Louisville Fire
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Nolan Bodkin is a Firefighter 56 HR at Louisville Fire. 2021 total compensation came to $64,138.
Fire Company Commander 56 HR/Louisville Fire
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Matthew Payton works as a Fire Company Commander 56 HR for Louisville Fire. Matthew earned $63,995 in 2021.
Fire Company Commander 40Hr/Louisville Fire
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Aaron Silliman holds the role of Fire Company Commander 40Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,735.
Firefighter 56 HR/Louisville Fire
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At Louisville Fire, Brent Wesley serves as a Firefighter 56 HR. Their 2021 pay totaled $63,687.
Fire Company Commander 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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At Louisville Fire, Jonathan Lucas serves as a Fire Company Commander 56Hr. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,389.
Firefighter 56 HR/Louisville Fire
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Michael Allgeier holds the role of Firefighter 56 HR at Louisville Fire. In 2021, their total compensation was $63,290.
Fire Apparatus Operator 56 HR/Louisville Fire
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Alan Cruse holds the role of Fire Apparatus Operator 56 HR at Louisville Fire. In 2021, their total compensation was $63,191.
Fire Prevention Inspector I/Louisville Fire
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Drane Scrivener is a Fire Prevention Inspector I at Louisville Fire. 2021 total compensation came to $63,137.
Firefighter 56 HR/Louisville Fire
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At Louisville Fire, Samuel Adkisson serves as a Firefighter 56 HR. Their 2021 pay totaled $62,969.
Fire Apparatus Mechanic III/Louisville Fire
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Robert Hegler holds the role of Fire Apparatus Mechanic III at Louisville Fire. In 2022, their total compensation was $62,965.