Louisville Metro, Kentucky / Louisville Fire

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Louisville Fire

Source file: Louisville Metro — Employee Salaries / ingested Jun 18, 2026

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.

Year: 2026
Employees: 503
Median total: $43,256
Highest record: $93,226

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$0$68,561+

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.

Average pay composition

Base — $25,574 (59%)
Overtime — $12,385 (29%)
Other — $5,485 (13%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$33,922

$37,788

$43,256

$49,716

$55,358

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).

Largest job titles

Firefighter 56Hr

204 · $38,649

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr

94 · $45,314

Fire Company Commander 56Hr

90 · $51,814

Firefighter Recruit 40 HR

21 · $20,080

Fire Battalion Chief 56Hr

15 · $65,197

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.

Record list

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 14

Malachi Malone

Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2024 total comp

$53,877

Base pay: $22,025
Overtime: $20,667
Other pay: $11,185
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,877

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $71,276
Record ID: 30,462
Year-to-Date Total: $56,367

Malachi Malone works as a Firefighter 56Hr for Louisville Fire. Malachi earned $53,877 in 2024.

Kelly Corbett

Fire Company Commander 40Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$53,871

Base pay: $41,954
Overtime: $4,232
Other pay: $7,684
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,871

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $90,711
Record ID: 22,365
Year-to-Date Total: $53,871

Kelly Corbett is a Fire Company Commander 40Hr at Louisville Fire. 2026 total compensation came to $53,871.

Mason Hellyer

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$53,850

Base pay: $22,923
Overtime: $22,567
Other pay: $8,360
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,850

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $79,466
Record ID: 22,889
Year-to-Date Total: $53,850

Mason Hellyer holds the role of Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,850.

James Lucas

Fire Company Commander 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$53,732

Base pay: $26,503
Overtime: $19,960
Other pay: $7,269
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,732

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $90,711
Record ID: 22,886
Year-to-Date Total: $53,732

At Louisville Fire, James Lucas serves as a Fire Company Commander 56Hr. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,732.

Michael Quinn

Fire Company Commander 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$53,725

Base pay: $26,619
Overtime: $19,836
Other pay: $7,270
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,725

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $90,711
Record ID: 23,075
Year-to-Date Total: $53,725

Michael Quinn holds the role of Fire Company Commander 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,725.

Adam Pier

Fire Company Commander 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$53,594

Base pay: $26,503
Overtime: $19,841
Other pay: $7,250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,594

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $90,711
Record ID: 22,895
Year-to-Date Total: $53,594

Adam Pier is a Fire Company Commander 56Hr at Louisville Fire. 2026 total compensation came to $53,594.

Forest Marcum

Fire Company Commander 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$53,566

Base pay: $26,167
Overtime: $19,298
Other pay: $8,101
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,566

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $90,711
Record ID: 22,209
Year-to-Date Total: $53,566

Forest Marcum holds the role of Fire Company Commander 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,566.

Samuel Reeder

Fire Company Commander 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$53,529

Base pay: $26,167
Overtime: $20,034
Other pay: $7,327
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,529

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $90,711
Record ID: 22,897
Year-to-Date Total: $53,529

Samuel Reeder holds the role of Fire Company Commander 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,529.

Javaudis Lowe

Fire Company Commander 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2024 total comp

$53,446

Base pay: $21,443
Overtime: $22,209
Other pay: $9,794
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,446

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $76,897
Record ID: 27,805
Year-to-Date Total: $53,446

At Louisville Fire, Javaudis Lowe serves as a Fire Company Commander 56Hr. Their 2024 pay totaled $53,446.

Ty Cheatham

Fire Company Commander 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$53,360

Base pay: $26,196
Overtime: $19,830
Other pay: $7,334
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,360

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $90,711
Record ID: 22,427
Year-to-Date Total: $53,360

Ty Cheatham holds the role of Fire Company Commander 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,360.

Brittany Leister

Fire Prevent Inspector Trainee/Louisville Fire

2023 total comp

$53,262

Base pay: $50,399
Overtime: $543
Other pay: $2,320
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,262

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $59,665
Record ID: 14,631
Year-to-Date Total: $53,262

Brittany Leister is a Fire Prevent Inspector Trainee at Louisville Fire. 2023 total compensation came to $53,262.

William Whobrey

Fire Battalion Chief 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2025 total comp

$53,181

Base pay: $25,657
Overtime: $12,650
Other pay: $14,873
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,181

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $116,946
Record ID: 11,473
Year-to-Date Total: $53,181

At Louisville Fire, William Whobrey serves as a Fire Battalion Chief 56Hr. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,181.

George Miller

Firefighter 56 HR/Louisville Fire

2021 total comp

$53,168

Base pay: $26,984
Overtime: $20,219
Other pay: $5,965
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,168

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $57,292
Record ID: 7,001
Year-to-Date Total: $53,317

George Miller is a Firefighter 56 HR at Louisville Fire. 2021 total compensation came to $53,168.

Tyler Himes

Fire Company Commander 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$53,163

Base pay: $26,167
Overtime: $19,707
Other pay: $7,289
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,163

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $90,711
Record ID: 23,057
Year-to-Date Total: $53,163

Tyler Himes holds the role of Fire Company Commander 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,163.

Brandon Williams

Fire Company Commander 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$53,103

Base pay: $26,167
Overtime: $19,687
Other pay: $7,249
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,103

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $90,711
Record ID: 23,337
Year-to-Date Total: $53,103

Brandon Williams holds the role of Fire Company Commander 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,103.

Christopher Winebrenner

Fire Company Commander 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$53,034

Base pay: $26,503
Overtime: $18,614
Other pay: $7,917
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,034

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $90,711
Record ID: 22,278
Year-to-Date Total: $53,034

Christopher Winebrenner holds the role of Fire Company Commander 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,034.

Demetrius Snow

Fire Company Commander 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$53,031

Base pay: $26,167
Overtime: $19,625
Other pay: $7,238
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,031

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $90,711
Record ID: 23,331
Year-to-Date Total: $53,031

Demetrius Snow is a Fire Company Commander 56Hr at Louisville Fire. 2026 total compensation came to $53,031.

Matthew O'Brien

Fire Company Commander 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$52,997

Base pay: $26,167
Overtime: $19,548
Other pay: $7,282
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,997

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $90,711
Record ID: 22,420
Year-to-Date Total: $52,997

At Louisville Fire, Matthew O'Brien serves as a Fire Company Commander 56Hr. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,997.

Robert Jones

Fire Company Commander 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$52,930

Base pay: $26,599
Overtime: $17,910
Other pay: $8,421
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,930

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $90,711
Record ID: 21,951
Year-to-Date Total: $52,930

Robert Jones works as a Fire Company Commander 56Hr for Louisville Fire. Robert earned $52,930 in 2026.

Dustin Barlow

Fire Arson Investigator II/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$52,920

Base pay: $43,235
Overtime: $2,725
Other pay: $6,960
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,920

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $92,215
Record ID: 22,618
Year-to-Date Total: $52,920

Dustin Barlow is a Fire Arson Investigator II at Louisville Fire. 2026 total compensation came to $52,920.

Donnie Glasscock

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$52,906

Base pay: $22,960
Overtime: $20,330
Other pay: $9,616
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,906

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $79,466
Record ID: 21,121
Year-to-Date Total: $52,906

At Louisville Fire, Donnie Glasscock serves as a Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,906.

Samuel Pierce

Fire Company Commander 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$52,874

Base pay: $26,779
Overtime: $18,639
Other pay: $7,456
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,874

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $90,711
Record ID: 22,350
Year-to-Date Total: $52,874

Samuel Pierce holds the role of Fire Company Commander 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,874.

Nicholas Eschenbach

Fire Company Commander 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$52,653

Base pay: $26,167
Overtime: $19,259
Other pay: $7,227
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,653

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $90,711
Record ID: 22,432
Year-to-Date Total: $52,653

At Louisville Fire, Nicholas Eschenbach serves as a Fire Company Commander 56Hr. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,653.

Brian Nichols

Fire Company Commander 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$52,544

Base pay: $26,167
Overtime: $19,198
Other pay: $7,180
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,544

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $90,711
Record ID: 22,892
Year-to-Date Total: $52,544

Brian Nichols works as a Fire Company Commander 56Hr for Louisville Fire. Brian earned $52,544 in 2026.

Caleb Stotts

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$52,418

Base pay: $24,086
Overtime: $20,589
Other pay: $7,744
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,418

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $79,466
Record ID: 23,914
Year-to-Date Total: $52,418

At Louisville Fire, Caleb Stotts serves as a Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,418.

Christopher Meredith

Fire Company Commander 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$52,298

Base pay: $26,167
Overtime: $18,644
Other pay: $7,487
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,298

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $90,711
Record ID: 22,346
Year-to-Date Total: $52,298

At Louisville Fire, Christopher Meredith serves as a Fire Company Commander 56Hr. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,298.

Douglas Pedersen

Fire Company Commander 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$52,294

Base pay: $26,167
Overtime: $18,194
Other pay: $7,933
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,294

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $90,711
Record ID: 22,192
Year-to-Date Total: $52,294

At Louisville Fire, Douglas Pedersen serves as a Fire Company Commander 56Hr. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,294.

Charles Lucas

Fire Company Commander 40Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$52,290

Base pay: $41,954
Overtime: $3,271
Other pay: $7,065
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,290

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $90,711
Record ID: 23,080
Year-to-Date Total: $52,290

Charles Lucas is a Fire Company Commander 40Hr at Louisville Fire. 2026 total compensation came to $52,290.

William Nash

Fire Company Commander 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$52,197

Base pay: $26,335
Overtime: $18,781
Other pay: $7,081
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,197

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $90,711
Record ID: 22,894
Year-to-Date Total: $52,197

At Louisville Fire, William Nash serves as a Fire Company Commander 56Hr. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,197.

Cory Trenholm

Fire Company Commander 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$52,166

Base pay: $26,503
Overtime: $17,890
Other pay: $7,774
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,166

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $90,711
Record ID: 22,261
Year-to-Date Total: $52,166

Cory Trenholm works as a Fire Company Commander 56Hr for Louisville Fire. Cory earned $52,166 in 2026.

Michael Taylor

Firefighter 56 HR/Louisville Fire

2021 total comp

$52,152

Base pay: $27,539
Overtime: $16,877
Other pay: $7,736
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,152

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $58,107
Record ID: 6,664
Year-to-Date Total: $53,505

At Louisville Fire, Michael Taylor serves as a Firefighter 56 HR. Their 2021 pay totaled $52,152.

Benjamin Botelho

Fire Company Commander 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$52,131

Base pay: $25,493
Overtime: $19,285
Other pay: $7,353
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,131

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $90,711
Record ID: 23,245
Year-to-Date Total: $52,131

Benjamin Botelho holds the role of Fire Company Commander 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,131.

Justin Mcfarland

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$52,049

Base pay: $23,411
Overtime: $19,887
Other pay: $8,750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,049

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $79,466
Record ID: 22,214
Year-to-Date Total: $52,049

Justin Mcfarland holds the role of Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,049.

Zachary Huber

Firefighter 56 HR/Louisville Fire

2021 total comp

$52,019

Base pay: $27,130
Overtime: $19,138
Other pay: $5,752
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,019

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $57,292
Record ID: 6,861
Year-to-Date Total: $52,181

Zachary Huber holds the role of Firefighter 56 HR at Louisville Fire. In 2021, their total compensation was $52,019.

Dennis Eggen

Fire Company Commander 40Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$51,990

Base pay: $41,954
Overtime: $3,009
Other pay: $7,027
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,990

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $90,711
Record ID: 22,421
Year-to-Date Total: $51,990

Dennis Eggen works as a Fire Company Commander 40Hr for Louisville Fire. Dennis earned $51,990 in 2026.

Tamara Stewart

Fire Company Commander 40Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$51,989

Base pay: $41,954
Overtime: $3,009
Other pay: $7,025
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,989

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $90,711
Record ID: 23,070
Year-to-Date Total: $51,989

Tamara Stewart holds the role of Fire Company Commander 40Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,989.

Chad Kaufman

Fire Company Commander 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$51,912

Base pay: $26,167
Overtime: $18,665
Other pay: $7,081
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,912

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $90,711
Record ID: 22,883
Year-to-Date Total: $51,912

Chad Kaufman is a Fire Company Commander 56Hr at Louisville Fire. 2026 total compensation came to $51,912.

Brent Weedman

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$51,844

Base pay: $23,295
Overtime: $20,661
Other pay: $7,889
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,844

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $79,466
Record ID: 23,345
Year-to-Date Total: $51,844

Brent Weedman works as a Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr for Louisville Fire. Brent earned $51,844 in 2026.

Ryan Czeczok

Fire Company Commander 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$51,715

Base pay: $26,503
Overtime: $17,910
Other pay: $7,302
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,715

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $90,711
Record ID: 22,240
Year-to-Date Total: $51,715

Ryan Czeczok is a Fire Company Commander 56Hr at Louisville Fire. 2026 total compensation came to $51,715.

Gregory Stierle

Fire Company Commander 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$51,689

Base pay: $26,503
Overtime: $17,724
Other pay: $7,462
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,689

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $90,711
Record ID: 22,325
Year-to-Date Total: $51,689

Gregory Stierle is a Fire Company Commander 56Hr at Louisville Fire. 2026 total compensation came to $51,689.