Louisville Metro, Kentucky / Louisville Fire

Agency file

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 16

Brandon Carney

Fire Company Commander 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$49,610

Base pay: $26,167
Overtime: $16,682
Other pay: $6,761
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,610

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $90,711
Record ID: 22,408
Year-to-Date Total: $49,610

At Louisville Fire, Brandon Carney serves as a Fire Company Commander 56Hr. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,610.

William Williams

Fire Prevention Inspector II/Louisville Fire

2022 total comp

$49,598

Base pay: $40,122
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $9,475
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,598

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $73,524
Record ID: 37,547
Year-to-Date Total: $63,409

William Williams holds the role of Fire Prevention Inspector II at Louisville Fire. In 2022, their total compensation was $49,598.

Jonathon Cavanaugh

Fire Company Commander 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$49,582

Base pay: $26,167
Overtime: $16,702
Other pay: $6,713
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,582

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $90,711
Record ID: 23,243
Year-to-Date Total: $49,582

Jonathon Cavanaugh works as a Fire Company Commander 56Hr for Louisville Fire. Jonathon earned $49,582 in 2026.

Adam Meredith

Fire Company Commander 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$49,568

Base pay: $26,503
Overtime: $16,109
Other pay: $6,957
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,568

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $90,711
Record ID: 22,355
Year-to-Date Total: $49,568

At Louisville Fire, Adam Meredith serves as a Fire Company Commander 56Hr. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,568.

John Yakimovicz

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$49,521

Base pay: $23,264
Overtime: $17,971
Other pay: $8,285
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,521

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $79,466
Record ID: 22,245
Year-to-Date Total: $49,521

John Yakimovicz holds the role of Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $49,521.

Shawn Brown

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$49,500

Base pay: $23,057
Overtime: $16,353
Other pay: $10,090
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,500

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $79,466
Record ID: 20,906
Year-to-Date Total: $49,500

Shawn Brown holds the role of Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $49,500.

John Lopp

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$49,488

Base pay: $25,067
Overtime: $17,421
Other pay: $7,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,488

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $79,466
Record ID: 23,232
Year-to-Date Total: $49,488

At Louisville Fire, John Lopp serves as a Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,488.

Daniel Durrett

Fire Apparatus Mechanic II/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$49,461

Base pay: $42,276
Overtime: $4,390
Other pay: $2,795
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,461

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $90,952
Record ID: 22,730
Year-to-Date Total: $49,461

Daniel Durrett holds the role of Fire Apparatus Mechanic II at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $49,461.

Chad Long

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$49,443

Base pay: $23,286
Overtime: $16,572
Other pay: $9,584
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,443

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $79,466
Record ID: 21,008
Year-to-Date Total: $49,443

At Louisville Fire, Chad Long serves as a Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,443.

Nicole Brown

Fire Information Process Technician/Louisville Fire

2021 total comp

$49,414

Base pay: $41,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,321
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,414

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $41,092
Record ID: 4,619
Year-to-Date Total: $49,414

Nicole Brown holds the role of Fire Information Process Technician at Louisville Fire. In 2021, their total compensation was $49,414.

Brett Braun

Fire Company Commander 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$49,403

Base pay: $26,760
Overtime: $15,721
Other pay: $6,922
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,403

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $90,711
Record ID: 21,408
Year-to-Date Total: $49,403

At Louisville Fire, Brett Braun serves as a Fire Company Commander 56Hr. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,403.

Jason Michel

Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$49,389

Base pay: $21,918
Overtime: $17,902
Other pay: $9,569
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,389

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $74,840
Record ID: 21,582
Year-to-Date Total: $49,389

Jason Michel holds the role of Firefighter 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $49,389.

Michael Shelton

Fire Company Commander 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$49,252

Base pay: $26,167
Overtime: $15,700
Other pay: $7,385
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,252

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $90,711
Record ID: 20,835
Year-to-Date Total: $49,252

Michael Shelton works as a Fire Company Commander 56Hr for Louisville Fire. Michael earned $49,252 in 2026.

Robert Mathis

Fire Company Commander 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$49,248

Base pay: $26,167
Overtime: $15,700
Other pay: $7,381
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,248

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $90,711
Record ID: 22,250
Year-to-Date Total: $49,248

At Louisville Fire, Robert Mathis serves as a Fire Company Commander 56Hr. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,248.

Brian Case

Fire Company Commander 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$49,248

Base pay: $26,167
Overtime: $15,700
Other pay: $7,381
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,248

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $90,711
Record ID: 22,314
Year-to-Date Total: $49,248

Brian Case holds the role of Fire Company Commander 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $49,248.

Michael Mayerhofer

Fire Arson Investigator I/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$49,090

Base pay: $38,724
Overtime: $7,561
Other pay: $2,806
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,090

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $81,080
Record ID: 25,543
Year-to-Date Total: $49,090

At Louisville Fire, Michael Mayerhofer serves as a Fire Arson Investigator I. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,090.

Nicholas Groft

Fire Company Commander 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$48,986

Base pay: $26,316
Overtime: $15,741
Other pay: $6,929
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,986

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $90,711
Record ID: 22,222
Year-to-Date Total: $48,986

Nicholas Groft is a Fire Company Commander 56Hr at Louisville Fire. 2026 total compensation came to $48,986.

Travis Price

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$48,973

Base pay: $22,923
Overtime: $18,555
Other pay: $7,495
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,973

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $79,466
Record ID: 23,888
Year-to-Date Total: $48,973

Travis Price holds the role of Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $48,973.

John Baines

Fire Company Commander 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$48,958

Base pay: $26,167
Overtime: $16,130
Other pay: $6,661
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,958

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $90,711
Record ID: 22,423
Year-to-Date Total: $48,958

John Baines is a Fire Company Commander 56Hr at Louisville Fire. 2026 total compensation came to $48,958.

Thomas Giardina

Fire Apparatus Mechanic I/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$48,916

Base pay: $36,653
Overtime: $4,960
Other pay: $7,303
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,916

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $75,568
Record ID: 22,229
Year-to-Date Total: $48,916

Thomas Giardina holds the role of Fire Apparatus Mechanic I at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $48,916.

Bryan Shartzer

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$48,895

Base pay: $23,658
Overtime: $17,566
Other pay: $7,671
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,895

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $79,466
Record ID: 22,228
Year-to-Date Total: $48,895

Bryan Shartzer is a Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr at Louisville Fire. 2026 total compensation came to $48,895.

Michael Brothers

Fire Arson Investigator I/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$48,825

Base pay: $38,611
Overtime: $6,068
Other pay: $4,147
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,825

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $81,080
Record ID: 24,749
Year-to-Date Total: $48,825

Michael Brothers works as a Fire Arson Investigator I for Louisville Fire. Michael earned $48,825 in 2026.

Matthew Mccarty

Fire Company Commander 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$48,813

Base pay: $26,167
Overtime: $15,721
Other pay: $6,925
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,813

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $90,711
Record ID: 22,076
Year-to-Date Total: $48,813

Matthew Mccarty is a Fire Company Commander 56Hr at Louisville Fire. 2026 total compensation came to $48,813.

Joseph Davis

Fire Company Commander 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$48,785

Base pay: $26,167
Overtime: $15,700
Other pay: $6,918
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,785

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $90,711
Record ID: 22,156
Year-to-Date Total: $48,785

Joseph Davis holds the role of Fire Company Commander 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $48,785.

Nicholas Martin

Fire Company Commander 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$48,785

Base pay: $26,167
Overtime: $15,700
Other pay: $6,918
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,785

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $90,711
Record ID: 22,150
Year-to-Date Total: $48,785

Nicholas Martin is a Fire Company Commander 56Hr at Louisville Fire. 2026 total compensation came to $48,785.

Vincent Eisner

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$48,705

Base pay: $23,476
Overtime: $17,943
Other pay: $7,286
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,705

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $79,466
Record ID: 23,250
Year-to-Date Total: $48,705

Vincent Eisner works as a Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr for Louisville Fire. Vincent earned $48,705 in 2026.

Robert Moore

Fire Company Commander 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$48,692

Base pay: $26,167
Overtime: $15,905
Other pay: $6,621
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,692

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $90,711
Record ID: 22,413
Year-to-Date Total: $48,692

Robert Moore holds the role of Fire Company Commander 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $48,692.

Donald Sorg

Fire Company Commander 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$48,677

Base pay: $26,167
Overtime: $15,905
Other pay: $6,606
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,677

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $90,711
Record ID: 23,067
Year-to-Date Total: $48,677

At Louisville Fire, Donald Sorg serves as a Fire Company Commander 56Hr. Their 2026 pay totaled $48,677.

Robert George

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$48,627

Base pay: $23,080
Overtime: $18,132
Other pay: $7,415
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,627

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $79,466
Record ID: 23,343
Year-to-Date Total: $48,627

Robert George works as a Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr for Louisville Fire. Robert earned $48,627 in 2026.

Kenneth Hayes

Fire Company Commander 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$48,527

Base pay: $26,167
Overtime: $15,762
Other pay: $6,598
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,527

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $90,711
Record ID: 22,412
Year-to-Date Total: $48,527

Kenneth Hayes is a Fire Company Commander 56Hr at Louisville Fire. 2026 total compensation came to $48,527.

Daniel Sanders

Fire Company Commander 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$48,502

Base pay: $26,167
Overtime: $15,741
Other pay: $6,594
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,502

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $90,711
Record ID: 22,418
Year-to-Date Total: $48,502

Daniel Sanders is a Fire Company Commander 56Hr at Louisville Fire. 2026 total compensation came to $48,502.

Travis Biggs

Fire Company Commander 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$48,451

Base pay: $26,167
Overtime: $15,700
Other pay: $6,584
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,451

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $90,711
Record ID: 22,407
Year-to-Date Total: $48,451

Travis Biggs holds the role of Fire Company Commander 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $48,451.

Romaine Knight

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$48,288

Base pay: $22,923
Overtime: $17,965
Other pay: $7,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,288

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $79,466
Record ID: 22,826
Year-to-Date Total: $48,288

Romaine Knight holds the role of Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $48,288.

Phillip Savoy

Fire Prevention Inspector II/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$48,232

Base pay: $40,706
Overtime: $813
Other pay: $6,713
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,232

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $86,734
Record ID: 22,851
Year-to-Date Total: $48,232

At Louisville Fire, Phillip Savoy serves as a Fire Prevention Inspector II. Their 2026 pay totaled $48,232.

Cody Scheler

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$48,155

Base pay: $23,418
Overtime: $17,498
Other pay: $7,238
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,155

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $79,466
Record ID: 23,248
Year-to-Date Total: $48,155

At Louisville Fire, Cody Scheler serves as a Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr. Their 2026 pay totaled $48,155.

Rene Shofner

Fire Clerk Typist I/Louisville Fire

2021 total comp

$48,115

Base pay: $38,542
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $9,573
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,115

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $38,542
Record ID: 112
Year-to-Date Total: $48,115

Rene Shofner works as a Fire Clerk Typist I for Louisville Fire. Rene earned $48,115 in 2021.

Jeffery Lynch

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$48,066

Base pay: $24,300
Overtime: $16,451
Other pay: $7,315
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,066

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $79,466
Record ID: 22,375
Year-to-Date Total: $48,066

Jeffery Lynch is a Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr at Louisville Fire. 2026 total compensation came to $48,066.

Ricardo Gonzalez

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$47,980

Base pay: $22,923
Overtime: $17,712
Other pay: $7,345
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,980

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $79,466
Record ID: 23,342
Year-to-Date Total: $47,980

Ricardo Gonzalez holds the role of Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,980.

Chad Smith

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$47,945

Base pay: $23,266
Overtime: $15,700
Other pay: $8,979
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,945

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $79,466
Record ID: 21,495
Year-to-Date Total: $47,945

At Louisville Fire, Chad Smith serves as a Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,945.

Aricka Wilson

Fire Storekeeper II/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$47,908

Base pay: $37,006
Overtime: $4,568
Other pay: $6,334
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,908

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $80,178
Record ID: 21,783
Year-to-Date Total: $47,908

At Louisville Fire, Aricka Wilson serves as a Fire Storekeeper II. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,908.