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 17

Daniel Harlamert

Fire Arson Investigator I/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$47,865

Base pay: $38,621
Overtime: $5,164
Other pay: $4,079
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,865

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $81,080
Record ID: 22,282
Year-to-Date Total: $47,865

Daniel Harlamert holds the role of Fire Arson Investigator I at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,865.

Easton Milligan

Facilities Maintenance Engineer/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$47,689

Base pay: $43,476
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,213
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,689

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $94,197
Record ID: 22,794
Year-to-Date Total: $47,689

Easton Milligan is a Facilities Maintenance Engineer at Louisville Fire. 2026 total compensation came to $47,689.

Melinda Jaggers

Fire Arson Investigator I/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$47,641

Base pay: $37,802
Overtime: $2,780
Other pay: $7,059
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,641

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $81,080
Record ID: 21,849
Year-to-Date Total: $47,641

Melinda Jaggers holds the role of Fire Arson Investigator I at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,641.

Geoffrey Mcnulty

Fire Arson Investigator I/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$47,098

Base pay: $38,065
Overtime: $2,175
Other pay: $6,858
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,098

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $81,080
Record ID: 23,737
Year-to-Date Total: $47,098

Geoffrey Mcnulty is a Fire Arson Investigator I at Louisville Fire. 2026 total compensation came to $47,098.

Chad Schelling

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$47,019

Base pay: $23,269
Overtime: $14,482
Other pay: $9,268
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,019

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $79,466
Record ID: 20,812
Year-to-Date Total: $47,019

Chad Schelling is a Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr at Louisville Fire. 2026 total compensation came to $47,019.

Shane Hancock

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$46,901

Base pay: $22,923
Overtime: $16,816
Other pay: $7,161
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,901

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $79,466
Record ID: 23,299
Year-to-Date Total: $46,901

At Louisville Fire, Shane Hancock serves as a Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,901.

Jacob Pennington

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$46,778

Base pay: $23,296
Overtime: $16,445
Other pay: $7,036
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,778

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $79,466
Record ID: 23,229
Year-to-Date Total: $46,778

Jacob Pennington works as a Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr for Louisville Fire. Jacob earned $46,778 in 2026.

Andrea Veeneman

Executive Administrator/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$46,694

Base pay: $46,694
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,694

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $101,171
Record ID: 23,308
Year-to-Date Total: $46,694

Andrea Veeneman works as a Executive Administrator for Louisville Fire. Andrea earned $46,694 in 2026.

Brent Wesley

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$46,686

Base pay: $22,923
Overtime: $16,656
Other pay: $7,106
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,686

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $79,466
Record ID: 23,930
Year-to-Date Total: $46,686

At Louisville Fire, Brent Wesley serves as a Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,686.

Hunter Mathes

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$46,566

Base pay: $22,923
Overtime: $18,951
Other pay: $4,692
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,566

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $79,466
Record ID: 24,669
Year-to-Date Total: $46,566

Hunter Mathes holds the role of Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,566.

Glen Barr

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$46,555

Base pay: $23,082
Overtime: $16,369
Other pay: $7,104
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,555

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $79,466
Record ID: 23,083
Year-to-Date Total: $46,555

At Louisville Fire, Glen Barr serves as a Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,555.

William Simmons

Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$46,478

Base pay: $22,221
Overtime: $16,942
Other pay: $7,315
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,478

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $74,840
Record ID: 23,910
Year-to-Date Total: $46,478

William Simmons is a Firefighter 56Hr at Louisville Fire. 2026 total compensation came to $46,478.

Matthew Reeder

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$46,475

Base pay: $23,170
Overtime: $16,286
Other pay: $7,019
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,475

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $79,466
Record ID: 23,076
Year-to-Date Total: $46,475

Matthew Reeder works as a Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr for Louisville Fire. Matthew earned $46,475 in 2026.

Adriane Ramos

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$46,367

Base pay: $22,943
Overtime: $16,014
Other pay: $7,410
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,367

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $79,466
Record ID: 22,181
Year-to-Date Total: $46,367

Adriane Ramos is a Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr at Louisville Fire. 2026 total compensation came to $46,367.

Dale Retallick

Fire Hazardous Materials Specialist/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$46,305

Base pay: $36,976
Overtime: $2,353
Other pay: $6,977
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,305

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $88,182
Record ID: 22,404
Year-to-Date Total: $46,305

Dale Retallick is a Fire Hazardous Materials Specialist at Louisville Fire. 2026 total compensation came to $46,305.

Brandon Gathof

Fire Company Commander 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$46,250

Base pay: $24,829
Overtime: $14,834
Other pay: $6,587
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,250

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $90,711
Record ID: 22,410
Year-to-Date Total: $46,250

Brandon Gathof works as a Fire Company Commander 56Hr for Louisville Fire. Brandon earned $46,250 in 2026.

Tyler Christensen

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$46,221

Base pay: $23,954
Overtime: $15,461
Other pay: $6,806
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,221

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $79,466
Record ID: 22,409
Year-to-Date Total: $46,221

At Louisville Fire, Tyler Christensen serves as a Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,221.

Jeffrey Whitis

Fire Apparatus Operator 56 HR/Louisville Fire

2021 total comp

$46,203

Base pay: $22,978
Overtime: $14,238
Other pay: $8,987
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,203

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $61,698
Record ID: 743
Year-to-Date Total: $57,114

At Louisville Fire, Jeffrey Whitis serves as a Fire Apparatus Operator 56 HR. Their 2021 pay totaled $46,203.

Bradley Baker

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$46,053

Base pay: $23,014
Overtime: $15,992
Other pay: $7,046
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,053

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $79,466
Record ID: 22,406
Year-to-Date Total: $46,053

Bradley Baker holds the role of Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,053.

Thomas Lyons

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$46,016

Base pay: $22,923
Overtime: $16,100
Other pay: $6,993
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,016

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $79,466
Record ID: 23,832
Year-to-Date Total: $46,016

Thomas Lyons works as a Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr for Louisville Fire. Thomas earned $46,016 in 2026.

Christopher Volz

Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$46,013

Base pay: $21,878
Overtime: $16,790
Other pay: $7,346
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,013

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $74,840
Record ID: 22,885
Year-to-Date Total: $46,013

Christopher Volz works as a Firefighter 56Hr for Louisville Fire. Christopher earned $46,013 in 2026.

Jason Huddleston

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$45,789

Base pay: $23,626
Overtime: $15,362
Other pay: $6,802
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,789

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $79,466
Record ID: 23,059
Year-to-Date Total: $45,789

At Louisville Fire, Jason Huddleston serves as a Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,789.

Malachi Malone

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$45,732

Base pay: $22,541
Overtime: $16,064
Other pay: $7,126
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,732

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $79,466
Record ID: 23,470
Year-to-Date Total: $45,732

Malachi Malone works as a Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr for Louisville Fire. Malachi earned $45,732 in 2026.

Joseph Heink

Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$45,731

Base pay: $21,655
Overtime: $16,706
Other pay: $7,369
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,731

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $74,840
Record ID: 23,052
Year-to-Date Total: $45,731

At Louisville Fire, Joseph Heink serves as a Firefighter 56Hr. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,731.

Michael Lacy

Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$45,730

Base pay: $21,622
Overtime: $16,720
Other pay: $7,388
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,730

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $74,840
Record ID: 23,078
Year-to-Date Total: $45,730

Michael Lacy is a Firefighter 56Hr at Louisville Fire. 2026 total compensation came to $45,730.

Jonathan Anderson

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$45,686

Base pay: $23,687
Overtime: $15,246
Other pay: $6,753
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,686

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $79,466
Record ID: 23,082
Year-to-Date Total: $45,686

Jonathan Anderson holds the role of Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,686.

Aaron Hedgecock

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$45,675

Base pay: $23,259
Overtime: $17,917
Other pay: $4,499
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,675

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $79,466
Record ID: 24,642
Year-to-Date Total: $45,675

Aaron Hedgecock holds the role of Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,675.

Brandon Jackson

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$45,629

Base pay: $24,253
Overtime: $14,803
Other pay: $6,573
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,629

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $79,466
Record ID: 22,852
Year-to-Date Total: $45,629

Brandon Jackson holds the role of Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,629.

Jacob Gray

Fire Arson Investigator I/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$45,422

Base pay: $37,850
Overtime: $822
Other pay: $6,750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,422

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $81,080
Record ID: 22,774
Year-to-Date Total: $45,422

At Louisville Fire, Jacob Gray serves as a Fire Arson Investigator I. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,422.

Nathaniel Paulson

Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$45,414

Base pay: $22,125
Overtime: $15,566
Other pay: $7,723
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,414

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $74,840
Record ID: 22,204
Year-to-Date Total: $45,414

Nathaniel Paulson works as a Firefighter 56Hr for Louisville Fire. Nathaniel earned $45,414 in 2026.

Casey Hennessy

Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$45,409

Base pay: $21,750
Overtime: $16,417
Other pay: $7,242
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,409

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $74,840
Record ID: 23,812
Year-to-Date Total: $45,409

Casey Hennessy holds the role of Firefighter 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,409.

Joseph Kenney

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$45,404

Base pay: $23,085
Overtime: $15,107
Other pay: $7,212
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,404

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $79,466
Record ID: 22,216
Year-to-Date Total: $45,404

Joseph Kenney holds the role of Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,404.

Karen Lambert

Fire Clerk I/Louisville Fire

2022 total comp

$45,385

Base pay: $42,885
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,385

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $42,080
Record ID: 39,212
Year-to-Date Total: $47,885

Karen Lambert works as a Fire Clerk I for Louisville Fire. Karen earned $45,385 in 2022.

Previn Alexander

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$45,343

Base pay: $22,955
Overtime: $15,516
Other pay: $6,872
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,343

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $79,466
Record ID: 23,803
Year-to-Date Total: $45,343

Previn Alexander is a Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr at Louisville Fire. 2026 total compensation came to $45,343.

Scott Lambert

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$45,336

Base pay: $24,254
Overtime: $14,545
Other pay: $6,536
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,336

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $79,466
Record ID: 23,238
Year-to-Date Total: $45,336

Scott Lambert is a Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr at Louisville Fire. 2026 total compensation came to $45,336.

James Martin

Fire Prevention Inspector I/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$45,305

Base pay: $35,116
Overtime: $3,063
Other pay: $7,125
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,305

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $75,945
Record ID: 21,981
Year-to-Date Total: $45,305

James Martin works as a Fire Prevention Inspector I for Louisville Fire. James earned $45,305 in 2026.

Jonathon Recktenwald

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$45,292

Base pay: $22,933
Overtime: $15,473
Other pay: $6,886
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,292

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $79,466
Record ID: 23,255
Year-to-Date Total: $45,292

Jonathon Recktenwald holds the role of Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,292.

Derek Wright

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$45,237

Base pay: $23,864
Overtime: $14,747
Other pay: $6,626
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,237

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $79,466
Record ID: 23,933
Year-to-Date Total: $45,237

At Louisville Fire, Derek Wright serves as a Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,237.

Brayden Recktenwald

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$45,122

Base pay: $22,923
Overtime: $17,783
Other pay: $4,415
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,122

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $79,466
Record ID: 24,675
Year-to-Date Total: $45,122

Brayden Recktenwald is a Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr at Louisville Fire. 2026 total compensation came to $45,122.

Troy Williams

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$45,086

Base pay: $23,636
Overtime: $14,726
Other pay: $6,724
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,086

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $79,466
Record ID: 22,417
Year-to-Date Total: $45,086

At Louisville Fire, Troy Williams serves as a Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,086.