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 23

Brayden Final

Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$37,046

Base pay: $21,088
Overtime: $13,499
Other pay: $2,460
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,046

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $73,792
Record ID: 25,313
Year-to-Date Total: $37,046

Brayden Final works as a Firefighter 56Hr for Louisville Fire. Brayden earned $37,046 in 2026.

Madeline Cox

Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$37,044

Base pay: $21,286
Overtime: $12,772
Other pay: $2,986
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,044

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $73,792
Record ID: 24,842
Year-to-Date Total: $37,044

Madeline Cox is a Firefighter 56Hr at Louisville Fire. 2026 total compensation came to $37,044.

Michael Dudgeon Iii

Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$36,987

Base pay: $19,031
Overtime: $15,169
Other pay: $2,787
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,987

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $66,773
Record ID: 26,103
Year-to-Date Total: $36,987

At Louisville Fire, Michael Dudgeon Iii serves as a Firefighter 56Hr. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,987.

Vincent Lopez

Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$36,942

Base pay: $20,814
Overtime: $13,623
Other pay: $2,504
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,942

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $72,740
Record ID: 25,758
Year-to-Date Total: $36,942

Vincent Lopez works as a Firefighter 56Hr for Louisville Fire. Vincent earned $36,942 in 2026.

Michael Pesina

Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$36,936

Base pay: $20,178
Overtime: $14,176
Other pay: $2,581
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,936

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $72,740
Record ID: 25,678
Year-to-Date Total: $36,936

Michael Pesina works as a Firefighter 56Hr for Louisville Fire. Michael earned $36,936 in 2026.

Devon Vono

Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$36,891

Base pay: $21,672
Overtime: $12,246
Other pay: $2,973
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,891

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $73,792
Record ID: 24,827
Year-to-Date Total: $36,891

At Louisville Fire, Devon Vono serves as a Firefighter 56Hr. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,891.

Chandler Miller

Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$36,867

Base pay: $20,994
Overtime: $13,412
Other pay: $2,461
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,867

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $73,792
Record ID: 25,359
Year-to-Date Total: $36,867

Chandler Miller holds the role of Firefighter 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,867.

Kaylon Hampton

Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$36,663

Base pay: $21,080
Overtime: $13,162
Other pay: $2,422
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,663

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $73,792
Record ID: 25,311
Year-to-Date Total: $36,663

Kaylon Hampton is a Firefighter 56Hr at Louisville Fire. 2026 total compensation came to $36,663.

Jordan Redmon

Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$36,652

Base pay: $21,444
Overtime: $12,832
Other pay: $2,376
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,652

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $73,792
Record ID: 25,317
Year-to-Date Total: $36,652

Jordan Redmon works as a Firefighter 56Hr for Louisville Fire. Jordan earned $36,652 in 2026.

Brendon Sandven

Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$36,630

Base pay: $20,031
Overtime: $14,013
Other pay: $2,586
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,630

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $72,740
Record ID: 25,948
Year-to-Date Total: $36,630

Brendon Sandven is a Firefighter 56Hr at Louisville Fire. 2026 total compensation came to $36,630.

Rene Mcclellen

Fire Clerk Typist I/Louisville Fire

2024 total comp

$36,476

Base pay: $29,341
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,135
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,476

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $47,276
Record ID: 27,597
Year-to-Date Total: $43,750

Rene Mcclellen is a Fire Clerk Typist I at Louisville Fire. 2024 total compensation came to $36,476.

Brendan Neilsen

Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$36,436

Base pay: $19,912
Overtime: $14,022
Other pay: $2,503
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,436

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $72,740
Record ID: 25,901
Year-to-Date Total: $36,436

Brendan Neilsen holds the role of Firefighter 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,436.

Hubert Farmer

Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$36,418

Base pay: $20,983
Overtime: $13,016
Other pay: $2,419
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,418

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $73,792
Record ID: 25,394
Year-to-Date Total: $36,418

Hubert Farmer works as a Firefighter 56Hr for Louisville Fire. Hubert earned $36,418 in 2026.

Aaron Hattabaugh

Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$36,324

Base pay: $21,159
Overtime: $12,785
Other pay: $2,381
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,324

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $73,792
Record ID: 25,364
Year-to-Date Total: $36,324

Aaron Hattabaugh holds the role of Firefighter 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,324.

Shawn Kaufman

Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$36,246

Base pay: $19,378
Overtime: $14,213
Other pay: $2,656
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,246

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $66,773
Record ID: 26,008
Year-to-Date Total: $36,246

At Louisville Fire, Shawn Kaufman serves as a Firefighter 56Hr. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,246.

Quentin Neal

Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$36,217

Base pay: $21,151
Overtime: $12,691
Other pay: $2,376
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,217

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $73,792
Record ID: 25,252
Year-to-Date Total: $36,217

Quentin Neal holds the role of Firefighter 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,217.

Colton Nevitt

Fire Prevent Inspector Trainee/Louisville Fire

2022 total comp

$36,211

Base pay: $33,648
Overtime: $322
Other pay: $2,241
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,211

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $55,761
Record ID: 40,994
Year-to-Date Total: $36,211

Colton Nevitt works as a Fire Prevent Inspector Trainee for Louisville Fire. Colton earned $36,211 in 2022.

Justin Smith

Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$36,183

Base pay: $21,309
Overtime: $12,495
Other pay: $2,379
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,183

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $72,740
Record ID: 25,958
Year-to-Date Total: $36,183

Justin Smith is a Firefighter 56Hr at Louisville Fire. 2026 total compensation came to $36,183.

Alvaro Vazquez Barrero

Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$36,094

Base pay: $19,049
Overtime: $14,345
Other pay: $2,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,094

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $66,773
Record ID: 26,012
Year-to-Date Total: $36,094

Alvaro Vazquez Barrero works as a Firefighter 56Hr for Louisville Fire. Alvaro earned $36,094 in 2026.

Jailen Reed

Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$36,088

Base pay: $21,080
Overtime: $12,631
Other pay: $2,378
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,088

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $73,792
Record ID: 25,358
Year-to-Date Total: $36,088

Jailen Reed is a Firefighter 56Hr at Louisville Fire. 2026 total compensation came to $36,088.

Cameron Groom

Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$36,049

Base pay: $20,993
Overtime: $12,672
Other pay: $2,384
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,049

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $73,792
Record ID: 25,329
Year-to-Date Total: $36,049

At Louisville Fire, Cameron Groom serves as a Firefighter 56Hr. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,049.

Lawrence Railey

Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$36,042

Base pay: $20,983
Overtime: $12,672
Other pay: $2,387
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,042

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $73,792
Record ID: 25,319
Year-to-Date Total: $36,042

Lawrence Railey holds the role of Firefighter 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,042.

Braydon Wright

Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$35,968

Base pay: $20,983
Overtime: $12,606
Other pay: $2,379
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,968

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $73,792
Record ID: 25,360
Year-to-Date Total: $35,968

Braydon Wright holds the role of Firefighter 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $35,968.

Joshua Brown

Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$35,949

Base pay: $20,983
Overtime: $12,590
Other pay: $2,376
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,949

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $73,792
Record ID: 25,332
Year-to-Date Total: $35,949

Joshua Brown works as a Firefighter 56Hr for Louisville Fire. Joshua earned $35,949 in 2026.

Garrett Hawkins

Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$35,753

Base pay: $19,031
Overtime: $14,058
Other pay: $2,664
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,753

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $66,773
Record ID: 26,105
Year-to-Date Total: $35,753

Garrett Hawkins holds the role of Firefighter 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $35,753.

Justin Ocasio

Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$35,679

Base pay: $19,953
Overtime: $13,232
Other pay: $2,494
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,679

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $72,740
Record ID: 25,320
Year-to-Date Total: $35,679

Justin Ocasio holds the role of Firefighter 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $35,679.

Cory Mcdonald

Firefighter 56 HR/Louisville Fire

2021 total comp

$35,640

Base pay: $26,063
Overtime: $6,967
Other pay: $2,610
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,640

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $50,662
Record ID: 8,615
Year-to-Date Total: $35,640

At Louisville Fire, Cory Mcdonald serves as a Firefighter 56 HR. Their 2021 pay totaled $35,640.

Myron Malone

Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$35,519

Base pay: $19,031
Overtime: $13,847
Other pay: $2,641
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,519

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $66,773
Record ID: 26,001
Year-to-Date Total: $35,519

Myron Malone holds the role of Firefighter 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $35,519.

Joshua Lamaster

Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$35,480

Base pay: $20,273
Overtime: $12,752
Other pay: $2,455
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,480

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $72,740
Record ID: 25,968
Year-to-Date Total: $35,480

Joshua Lamaster is a Firefighter 56Hr at Louisville Fire. 2026 total compensation came to $35,480.

Renaldo Weekley

Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$35,437

Base pay: $19,759
Overtime: $13,143
Other pay: $2,535
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,437

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $66,773
Record ID: 23,926
Year-to-Date Total: $35,437

Renaldo Weekley works as a Firefighter 56Hr for Louisville Fire. Renaldo earned $35,437 in 2026.

Trevor Dixon

Fire Company Commander 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$35,366

Base pay: $19,436
Overtime: $10,601
Other pay: $5,329
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,366

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $90,711
Record ID: 22,899
Year-to-Date Total: $35,366

Trevor Dixon works as a Fire Company Commander 56Hr for Louisville Fire. Trevor earned $35,366 in 2026.

Dominic Scalese

Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$35,017

Base pay: $19,841
Overtime: $12,718
Other pay: $2,458
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,017

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $72,740
Record ID: 25,953
Year-to-Date Total: $35,017

Dominic Scalese works as a Firefighter 56Hr for Louisville Fire. Dominic earned $35,017 in 2026.

John Molden

Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$34,950

Base pay: $19,918
Overtime: $12,612
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,950

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $72,740
Record ID: 25,899
Year-to-Date Total: $34,950

At Louisville Fire, John Molden serves as a Firefighter 56Hr. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,950.

Candace Mosby

Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$34,896

Base pay: $19,792
Overtime: $12,645
Other pay: $2,458
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,896

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $72,740
Record ID: 25,939
Year-to-Date Total: $34,896

Candace Mosby is a Firefighter 56Hr at Louisville Fire. 2026 total compensation came to $34,896.

Austin Goss

Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$34,866

Base pay: $19,042
Overtime: $13,248
Other pay: $2,577
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,866

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $66,773
Record ID: 26,018
Year-to-Date Total: $34,866

Austin Goss holds the role of Firefighter 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,866.

John Simpson Iii

Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$34,832

Base pay: $20,118
Overtime: $12,331
Other pay: $2,382
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,832

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $72,740
Record ID: 25,991
Year-to-Date Total: $34,832

John Simpson Iii holds the role of Firefighter 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,832.

Isaac Stevenson

Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$34,829

Base pay: $19,042
Overtime: $13,214
Other pay: $2,573
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,829

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $66,773
Record ID: 26,009
Year-to-Date Total: $34,829

At Louisville Fire, Isaac Stevenson serves as a Firefighter 56Hr. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,829.

Harley Coghill

Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$34,595

Base pay: $19,792
Overtime: $12,381
Other pay: $2,422
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,595

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $72,740
Record ID: 25,396
Year-to-Date Total: $34,595

Harley Coghill is a Firefighter 56Hr at Louisville Fire. 2026 total compensation came to $34,595.

Keshon Jones

Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$34,583

Base pay: $19,792
Overtime: $12,364
Other pay: $2,427
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,583

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $72,740
Record ID: 25,661
Year-to-Date Total: $34,583

At Louisville Fire, Keshon Jones serves as a Firefighter 56Hr. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,583.

Marquis Dorsey

Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$34,557

Base pay: $19,792
Overtime: $12,346
Other pay: $2,419
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,557

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $72,740
Record ID: 25,685
Year-to-Date Total: $34,557

Marquis Dorsey holds the role of Firefighter 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,557.