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 19

Jason Caswell

Fire Prevention Inspector I/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$43,402

Base pay: $35,280
Overtime: $1,371
Other pay: $6,752
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,402

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $75,945
Record ID: 22,978
Year-to-Date Total: $43,402

Jason Caswell works as a Fire Prevention Inspector I for Louisville Fire. Jason earned $43,402 in 2026.

Trent Graviss

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$43,382

Base pay: $22,923
Overtime: $13,875
Other pay: $6,584
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,382

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $79,466
Record ID: 22,424
Year-to-Date Total: $43,382

Trent Graviss holds the role of Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,382.

Joseph Betterton

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$43,382

Base pay: $22,923
Overtime: $13,754
Other pay: $6,705
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,382

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $79,466
Record ID: 23,033
Year-to-Date Total: $43,382

At Louisville Fire, Joseph Betterton serves as a Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr. Their 2026 pay totaled $43,382.

Tyler Woodruff

Firefighter 56 HR/Louisville Fire

2021 total comp

$43,359

Base pay: $34,682
Overtime: $7,202
Other pay: $1,475
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,359

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $50,662
Record ID: 7,472
Year-to-Date Total: $43,359

Tyler Woodruff holds the role of Firefighter 56 HR at Louisville Fire. In 2021, their total compensation was $43,359.

Daniel Hogg

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$43,342

Base pay: $22,997
Overtime: $13,794
Other pay: $6,550
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,342

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $79,466
Record ID: 23,023
Year-to-Date Total: $43,342

Daniel Hogg holds the role of Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,342.

Todd Thomas

Firefighter 56 HR/Louisville Fire

2021 total comp

$43,312

Base pay: $22,137
Overtime: $13,684
Other pay: $7,492
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,312

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $59,272
Record ID: 744
Year-to-Date Total: $48,548

Todd Thomas holds the role of Firefighter 56 HR at Louisville Fire. In 2021, their total compensation was $43,312.

Nathan Weaver

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$43,282

Base pay: $22,923
Overtime: $13,772
Other pay: $6,587
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,282

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $79,466
Record ID: 22,415
Year-to-Date Total: $43,282

Nathan Weaver holds the role of Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,282.

Dennis Lage

Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$43,271

Base pay: $21,851
Overtime: $12,987
Other pay: $8,433
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,271

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $74,840
Record ID: 21,492
Year-to-Date Total: $43,271

Dennis Lage holds the role of Firefighter 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,271.

Jordan Richardson

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$43,256

Base pay: $22,923
Overtime: $13,790
Other pay: $6,543
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,256

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $79,466
Record ID: 23,249
Year-to-Date Total: $43,256

Jordan Richardson holds the role of Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,256.

Lance Dillman

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$43,229

Base pay: $22,923
Overtime: $13,718
Other pay: $6,588
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,229

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $79,466
Record ID: 23,087
Year-to-Date Total: $43,229

Lance Dillman is a Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr at Louisville Fire. 2026 total compensation came to $43,229.

Lindsay Smith

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$43,224

Base pay: $22,923
Overtime: $13,754
Other pay: $6,547
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,224

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $79,466
Record ID: 23,026
Year-to-Date Total: $43,224

Lindsay Smith works as a Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr for Louisville Fire. Lindsay earned $43,224 in 2026.

Jonathan Odell

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$43,211

Base pay: $22,923
Overtime: $13,772
Other pay: $6,516
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,211

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $79,466
Record ID: 23,880
Year-to-Date Total: $43,211

Jonathan Odell works as a Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr for Louisville Fire. Jonathan earned $43,211 in 2026.

Ryan Cantu

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$43,198

Base pay: $22,930
Overtime: $13,736
Other pay: $6,532
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,198

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $79,466
Record ID: 23,244
Year-to-Date Total: $43,198

At Louisville Fire, Ryan Cantu serves as a Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr. Their 2026 pay totaled $43,198.

James Starck

Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$42,958

Base pay: $21,760
Overtime: $13,678
Other pay: $7,520
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,958

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $74,840
Record ID: 22,226
Year-to-Date Total: $42,958

James Starck works as a Firefighter 56Hr for Louisville Fire. James earned $42,958 in 2026.

Michael Hadley

Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$42,883

Base pay: $22,132
Overtime: $14,027
Other pay: $6,724
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,883

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $74,840
Record ID: 23,028
Year-to-Date Total: $42,883

Michael Hadley works as a Firefighter 56Hr for Louisville Fire. Michael earned $42,883 in 2026.

Joseph Bailey

Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$42,851

Base pay: $21,671
Overtime: $14,354
Other pay: $6,827
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,851

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $74,840
Record ID: 23,247
Year-to-Date Total: $42,851

Joseph Bailey holds the role of Firefighter 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,851.

Samuel Adkisson

Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$42,846

Base pay: $22,076
Overtime: $14,079
Other pay: $6,692
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,846

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $74,840
Record ID: 23,800
Year-to-Date Total: $42,846

At Louisville Fire, Samuel Adkisson serves as a Firefighter 56Hr. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,846.

Justin Martin

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$42,819

Base pay: $22,938
Overtime: $13,365
Other pay: $6,516
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,819

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $79,466
Record ID: 21,254
Year-to-Date Total: $42,819

Justin Martin works as a Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr for Louisville Fire. Justin earned $42,819 in 2026.

Christopher Leonard

Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$42,805

Base pay: $22,599
Overtime: $13,658
Other pay: $6,549
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,805

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $74,840
Record ID: 23,822
Year-to-Date Total: $42,805

Christopher Leonard works as a Firefighter 56Hr for Louisville Fire. Christopher earned $42,805 in 2026.

Leo Cruz Valdes

Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$42,724

Base pay: $21,684
Overtime: $14,257
Other pay: $6,784
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,724

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $74,840
Record ID: 23,745
Year-to-Date Total: $42,724

Leo Cruz Valdes holds the role of Firefighter 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,724.

Elizabeth Green

Fire Prevention Inspector I/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$42,686

Base pay: $35,239
Overtime: $769
Other pay: $6,678
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,686

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $75,945
Record ID: 23,696
Year-to-Date Total: $42,686

Elizabeth Green works as a Fire Prevention Inspector I for Louisville Fire. Elizabeth earned $42,686 in 2026.

Isaiah Brown

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$42,635

Base pay: $22,923
Overtime: $15,545
Other pay: $4,167
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,635

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $79,466
Record ID: 24,565
Year-to-Date Total: $42,635

Isaiah Brown holds the role of Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,635.

Rhett Wadsworth

Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$42,598

Base pay: $21,589
Overtime: $14,218
Other pay: $6,791
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,598

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $74,840
Record ID: 23,918
Year-to-Date Total: $42,598

Rhett Wadsworth holds the role of Firefighter 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,598.

Branden Ennis

Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$42,559

Base pay: $21,934
Overtime: $13,983
Other pay: $6,641
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,559

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $74,840
Record ID: 22,848
Year-to-Date Total: $42,559

Branden Ennis holds the role of Firefighter 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,559.

Hunter Burks

Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$42,527

Base pay: $22,106
Overtime: $13,817
Other pay: $6,604
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,527

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $74,840
Record ID: 23,679
Year-to-Date Total: $42,527

Hunter Burks works as a Firefighter 56Hr for Louisville Fire. Hunter earned $42,527 in 2026.

Jonathan Ellis

Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$42,495

Base pay: $21,872
Overtime: $13,927
Other pay: $6,696
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,495

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $74,840
Record ID: 23,756
Year-to-Date Total: $42,495

Jonathan Ellis works as a Firefighter 56Hr for Louisville Fire. Jonathan earned $42,495 in 2026.

Lee Miles

Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$42,479

Base pay: $21,811
Overtime: $13,980
Other pay: $6,688
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,479

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $74,840
Record ID: 23,842
Year-to-Date Total: $42,479

Lee Miles works as a Firefighter 56Hr for Louisville Fire. Lee earned $42,479 in 2026.

Henry Dimmitt

Fire Prevention Inspector I/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$42,436

Base pay: $35,666
Overtime: $219
Other pay: $6,551
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,436

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $75,945
Record ID: 20,918
Year-to-Date Total: $42,436

Henry Dimmitt is a Fire Prevention Inspector I at Louisville Fire. 2026 total compensation came to $42,436.

Shawn Lacey

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$42,195

Base pay: $22,923
Overtime: $15,151
Other pay: $4,121
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,195

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $79,466
Record ID: 24,668
Year-to-Date Total: $42,195

Shawn Lacey holds the role of Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,195.

Michael Taylor

Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$42,190

Base pay: $22,192
Overtime: $13,458
Other pay: $6,540
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,190

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $74,840
Record ID: 23,338
Year-to-Date Total: $42,190

Michael Taylor holds the role of Firefighter 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,190.

Philmontaze Collins

Firefighter 40Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$42,074

Base pay: $31,403
Overtime: $4,022
Other pay: $6,649
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,074

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $74,838
Record ID: 21,915
Year-to-Date Total: $42,074

At Louisville Fire, Philmontaze Collins serves as a Firefighter 40Hr. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,074.

Jeremy Nevitt

Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$42,067

Base pay: $21,944
Overtime: $13,205
Other pay: $6,918
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,067

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $74,840
Record ID: 22,370
Year-to-Date Total: $42,067

Jeremy Nevitt holds the role of Firefighter 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,067.

Kevin Hardy

Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$42,021

Base pay: $22,217
Overtime: $13,272
Other pay: $6,533
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,021

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $74,840
Record ID: 23,312
Year-to-Date Total: $42,021

Kevin Hardy is a Firefighter 56Hr at Louisville Fire. 2026 total compensation came to $42,021.

Milagros Idiaquez

Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$41,996

Base pay: $21,832
Overtime: $15,839
Other pay: $4,324
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,996

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $74,840
Record ID: 24,679
Year-to-Date Total: $41,996

Milagros Idiaquez holds the role of Firefighter 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $41,996.

John Feeley

Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$41,961

Base pay: $22,169
Overtime: $13,255
Other pay: $6,536
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,961

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $74,840
Record ID: 23,240
Year-to-Date Total: $41,961

At Louisville Fire, John Feeley serves as a Firefighter 56Hr. Their 2026 pay totaled $41,961.

Joseph Nalley

Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$41,955

Base pay: $22,082
Overtime: $13,357
Other pay: $6,516
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,955

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $74,840
Record ID: 23,374
Year-to-Date Total: $41,955

Joseph Nalley is a Firefighter 56Hr at Louisville Fire. 2026 total compensation came to $41,955.

Bryce Carden

Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$41,951

Base pay: $22,062
Overtime: $13,372
Other pay: $6,516
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,951

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $74,840
Record ID: 23,686
Year-to-Date Total: $41,951

Bryce Carden works as a Firefighter 56Hr for Louisville Fire. Bryce earned $41,951 in 2026.

Christopher Knight

Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$41,914

Base pay: $22,082
Overtime: $13,267
Other pay: $6,565
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,914

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $74,840
Record ID: 23,084
Year-to-Date Total: $41,914

Christopher Knight is a Firefighter 56Hr at Louisville Fire. 2026 total compensation came to $41,914.

Zachary Meiman

Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$41,896

Base pay: $21,890
Overtime: $15,709
Other pay: $4,297
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,896

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $74,840
Record ID: 24,671
Year-to-Date Total: $41,896

Zachary Meiman holds the role of Firefighter 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $41,896.

Samuel Osbourne

Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$41,896

Base pay: $22,111
Overtime: $13,238
Other pay: $6,547
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,896

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $74,840
Record ID: 23,024
Year-to-Date Total: $41,896

At Louisville Fire, Samuel Osbourne serves as a Firefighter 56Hr. Their 2026 pay totaled $41,896.