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 18

Brandon Schabel

Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$45,064

Base pay: $22,379
Overtime: $15,658
Other pay: $7,026
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,064

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $74,840
Record ID: 23,063
Year-to-Date Total: $45,064

Brandon Schabel works as a Firefighter 56Hr for Louisville Fire. Brandon earned $45,064 in 2026.

Michael Mcduffen

Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$44,863

Base pay: $22,092
Overtime: $15,698
Other pay: $7,073
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,863

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $74,840
Record ID: 22,891
Year-to-Date Total: $44,863

At Louisville Fire, Michael Mcduffen serves as a Firefighter 56Hr. Their 2026 pay totaled $44,863.

Edward Spears

Firefighter 56 HR/Louisville Fire

2021 total comp

$44,840

Base pay: $21,650
Overtime: $12,781
Other pay: $10,409
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,840

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $58,107
Record ID: 64
Year-to-Date Total: $57,029

At Louisville Fire, Edward Spears serves as a Firefighter 56 HR. Their 2021 pay totaled $44,840.

David Nolte

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$44,826

Base pay: $23,286
Overtime: $14,828
Other pay: $6,712
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,826

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $79,466
Record ID: 23,230
Year-to-Date Total: $44,826

David Nolte holds the role of Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,826.

Blake Cundiff

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$44,819

Base pay: $22,935
Overtime: $15,079
Other pay: $6,805
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,819

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $79,466
Record ID: 23,242
Year-to-Date Total: $44,819

Blake Cundiff is a Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr at Louisville Fire. 2026 total compensation came to $44,819.

Chase Rusch

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$44,771

Base pay: $23,250
Overtime: $14,822
Other pay: $6,699
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,771

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $79,466
Record ID: 23,892
Year-to-Date Total: $44,771

Chase Rusch holds the role of Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,771.

Kody Etheridge

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$44,771

Base pay: $23,941
Overtime: $14,243
Other pay: $6,587
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,771

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $79,466
Record ID: 22,425
Year-to-Date Total: $44,771

Kody Etheridge is a Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr at Louisville Fire. 2026 total compensation came to $44,771.

Ryan Olson

Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$44,768

Base pay: $21,958
Overtime: $14,473
Other pay: $8,337
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,768

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $74,840
Record ID: 21,936
Year-to-Date Total: $44,768

Ryan Olson works as a Firefighter 56Hr for Louisville Fire. Ryan earned $44,768 in 2026.

Christopher Booker

Fire Prevention Inspector I/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$44,696

Base pay: $35,316
Overtime: $2,414
Other pay: $6,966
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,696

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $75,945
Record ID: 23,094
Year-to-Date Total: $44,696

Christopher Booker works as a Fire Prevention Inspector I for Louisville Fire. Christopher earned $44,696 in 2026.

Bruce Carney

Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$44,626

Base pay: $22,255
Overtime: $15,049
Other pay: $7,322
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,626

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $74,840
Record ID: 21,130
Year-to-Date Total: $44,626

Bruce Carney holds the role of Firefighter 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,626.

Angel Santiago

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$44,550

Base pay: $23,382
Overtime: $14,510
Other pay: $6,658
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,550

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $79,466
Record ID: 23,062
Year-to-Date Total: $44,550

At Louisville Fire, Angel Santiago serves as a Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr. Their 2026 pay totaled $44,550.

Christopher Smith

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$44,499

Base pay: $23,062
Overtime: $14,695
Other pay: $6,742
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,499

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $79,466
Record ID: 23,058
Year-to-Date Total: $44,499

Christopher Smith holds the role of Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,499.

Judah Jimenez

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$44,484

Base pay: $23,827
Overtime: $14,092
Other pay: $6,565
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,484

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $79,466
Record ID: 23,060
Year-to-Date Total: $44,484

Judah Jimenez holds the role of Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,484.

Gerard Weiter

Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$44,460

Base pay: $22,192
Overtime: $14,054
Other pay: $8,214
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,460

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $74,840
Record ID: 21,924
Year-to-Date Total: $44,460

At Louisville Fire, Gerard Weiter serves as a Firefighter 56Hr. Their 2026 pay totaled $44,460.

George Miller

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$44,407

Base pay: $23,055
Overtime: $14,653
Other pay: $6,699
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,407

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $79,466
Record ID: 23,876
Year-to-Date Total: $44,407

George Miller is a Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr at Louisville Fire. 2026 total compensation came to $44,407.

Benjamin Vardeman

Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$44,378

Base pay: $22,478
Overtime: $13,546
Other pay: $8,354
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,378

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $74,840
Record ID: 21,578
Year-to-Date Total: $44,378

Benjamin Vardeman works as a Firefighter 56Hr for Louisville Fire. Benjamin earned $44,378 in 2026.

Luke Polin

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$44,268

Base pay: $22,923
Overtime: $14,649
Other pay: $6,696
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,268

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $79,466
Record ID: 23,705
Year-to-Date Total: $44,268

Luke Polin works as a Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr for Louisville Fire. Luke earned $44,268 in 2026.

Jameson Finch

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$44,246

Base pay: $22,618
Overtime: $14,866
Other pay: $6,762
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,246

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $79,466
Record ID: 23,241
Year-to-Date Total: $44,246

Jameson Finch works as a Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr for Louisville Fire. Jameson earned $44,246 in 2026.

Torian Vaughn

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$44,246

Base pay: $22,923
Overtime: $14,613
Other pay: $6,709
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,246

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $79,466
Record ID: 23,339
Year-to-Date Total: $44,246

Torian Vaughn holds the role of Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,246.

Jonah Lowry

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$44,187

Base pay: $22,923
Overtime: $14,580
Other pay: $6,684
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,187

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $79,466
Record ID: 23,827
Year-to-Date Total: $44,187

Jonah Lowry is a Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr at Louisville Fire. 2026 total compensation came to $44,187.

Neil Morrison

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$44,132

Base pay: $23,259
Overtime: $13,955
Other pay: $6,918
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,132

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $79,466
Record ID: 22,080
Year-to-Date Total: $44,132

Neil Morrison holds the role of Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,132.

Andrew Abell

Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$44,052

Base pay: $22,201
Overtime: $14,962
Other pay: $6,889
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,052

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $74,840
Record ID: 23,237
Year-to-Date Total: $44,052

Andrew Abell works as a Firefighter 56Hr for Louisville Fire. Andrew earned $44,052 in 2026.

Erik Eitel

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$43,985

Base pay: $23,151
Overtime: $13,916
Other pay: $6,918
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,985

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $79,466
Record ID: 22,329
Year-to-Date Total: $43,985

Erik Eitel works as a Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr for Louisville Fire. Erik earned $43,985 in 2026.

Steven Wells

Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$43,967

Base pay: $21,742
Overtime: $15,215
Other pay: $7,011
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,967

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $74,840
Record ID: 22,973
Year-to-Date Total: $43,967

At Louisville Fire, Steven Wells serves as a Firefighter 56Hr. Their 2026 pay totaled $43,967.

Joseph Alexander

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$43,910

Base pay: $23,367
Overtime: $13,996
Other pay: $6,547
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,910

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $79,466
Record ID: 22,857
Year-to-Date Total: $43,910

Joseph Alexander works as a Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr for Louisville Fire. Joseph earned $43,910 in 2026.

William Calhoun

Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$43,908

Base pay: $21,995
Overtime: $13,785
Other pay: $8,129
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,908

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $74,840
Record ID: 21,941
Year-to-Date Total: $43,908

William Calhoun holds the role of Firefighter 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,908.

Steven Leatherman

Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$43,848

Base pay: $21,712
Overtime: $15,129
Other pay: $7,007
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,848

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $74,840
Record ID: 22,901
Year-to-Date Total: $43,848

Steven Leatherman holds the role of Firefighter 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,848.

Josiah Bailey

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$43,835

Base pay: $23,296
Overtime: $13,955
Other pay: $6,584
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,835

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $79,466
Record ID: 22,431
Year-to-Date Total: $43,835

Josiah Bailey is a Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr at Louisville Fire. 2026 total compensation came to $43,835.

James Haley

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$43,827

Base pay: $23,284
Overtime: $13,955
Other pay: $6,587
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,827

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $79,466
Record ID: 22,411
Year-to-Date Total: $43,827

James Haley works as a Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr for Louisville Fire. James earned $43,827 in 2026.

Andrea Smuskiewicz

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$43,820

Base pay: $23,300
Overtime: $13,955
Other pay: $6,565
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,820

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $79,466
Record ID: 23,065
Year-to-Date Total: $43,820

Andrea Smuskiewicz holds the role of Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,820.

Cameron Book

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$43,781

Base pay: $22,933
Overtime: $14,219
Other pay: $6,628
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,781

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $79,466
Record ID: 23,246
Year-to-Date Total: $43,781

Cameron Book is a Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr at Louisville Fire. 2026 total compensation came to $43,781.

Joshua Alexander

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$43,727

Base pay: $23,259
Overtime: $13,955
Other pay: $6,512
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,727

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $79,466
Record ID: 23,802
Year-to-Date Total: $43,727

Joshua Alexander holds the role of Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,727.

Juan Saavedra

Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$43,712

Base pay: $21,993
Overtime: $14,855
Other pay: $6,864
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,712

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $74,840
Record ID: 23,906
Year-to-Date Total: $43,712

Juan Saavedra is a Firefighter 56Hr at Louisville Fire. 2026 total compensation came to $43,712.

Trenton Arnold

Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$43,710

Base pay: $21,709
Overtime: $17,384
Other pay: $4,617
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,710

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $74,840
Record ID: 24,560
Year-to-Date Total: $43,710

Trenton Arnold holds the role of Firefighter 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,710.

Landon Campbell

Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$43,656

Base pay: $21,777
Overtime: $18,307
Other pay: $3,573
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,656

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $73,792
Record ID: 24,818
Year-to-Date Total: $43,656

Landon Campbell works as a Firefighter 56Hr for Louisville Fire. Landon earned $43,656 in 2026.

Nathan Lyons

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$43,598

Base pay: $23,190
Overtime: $13,835
Other pay: $6,573
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,598

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $79,466
Record ID: 22,944
Year-to-Date Total: $43,598

Nathan Lyons works as a Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr for Louisville Fire. Nathan earned $43,598 in 2026.

Zachary Huber

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$43,581

Base pay: $22,930
Overtime: $14,094
Other pay: $6,557
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,581

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $79,466
Record ID: 23,817
Year-to-Date Total: $43,581

Zachary Huber works as a Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr for Louisville Fire. Zachary earned $43,581 in 2026.

Carey Mclaughlin

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$43,536

Base pay: $23,155
Overtime: $13,835
Other pay: $6,547
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,536

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $79,466
Record ID: 22,890
Year-to-Date Total: $43,536

Carey Mclaughlin holds the role of Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,536.

John Oyler

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$43,419

Base pay: $22,991
Overtime: $13,916
Other pay: $6,512
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,419

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $79,466
Record ID: 23,884
Year-to-Date Total: $43,419

John Oyler works as a Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr for Louisville Fire. John earned $43,419 in 2026.

Steven Leister

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$43,419

Base pay: $23,011
Overtime: $13,875
Other pay: $6,533
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,419

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $79,466
Record ID: 23,239
Year-to-Date Total: $43,419

Steven Leister holds the role of Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,419.