Louisville Metro, Kentucky / Louisville Fire
Agency file
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.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
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.
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.
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).
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
Highest-paid first / page 27
Firefighter 56 HR/Louisville Fire
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Brandon Hawkins holds the role of Firefighter 56 HR at Louisville Fire. In 2023, their total compensation was $10,269.
Firefighter Recruit 40 HR/Louisville Fire
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Tyrek Oliver works as a Firefighter Recruit 40 HR for Louisville Fire. Tyrek earned $9,801 in 2025.
Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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John Mullaney holds the role of Firefighter 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2024, their total compensation was $9,784.
Fire Arson Invstgtr Trne/Louisville Fire
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Michael Brothers is a Fire Arson Invstgtr Trne at Louisville Fire. 2021 total compensation came to $9,100.
Fire Recruit-40 Hrs (Nsiss)/Louisville Fire
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Victoria Barnes is a Fire Recruit-40 Hrs (Nsiss) at Louisville Fire. 2023 total compensation came to $8,511.
Firefighter Recruit 40 HR/Louisville Fire
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Kayla Bowling holds the role of Firefighter Recruit 40 HR at Louisville Fire. In 2024, their total compensation was $8,511.
Fire Recruit-40 Hrs Nsiss (Inactive)/Louisville Fire
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At Louisville Fire, Justin Ocasio serves as a Fire Recruit-40 Hrs Nsiss (Inactive). Their 2023 pay totaled $6,197.
Executive Assistant/Louisville Fire
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Linda Waggoner is a Executive Assistant at Louisville Fire. 2023 total compensation came to $5,733.
Fire Clerk Typist I/Louisville Fire
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Sioban King works as a Fire Clerk Typist I for Louisville Fire. Sioban earned $5,728 in 2026.
Fire Battalion Chief 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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At Louisville Fire, Michael Stinson serves as a Fire Battalion Chief 56Hr. Their 2025 pay totaled $5,685.
Firefighter Recruit 40 HR/Louisville Fire
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At Louisville Fire, Gunkyu Park serves as a Firefighter Recruit 40 HR. Their 2026 pay totaled $4,518.
Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Matthew Pencil is a Firefighter 56Hr at Louisville Fire. 2024 total compensation came to $4,194.
Fire Company Commander 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Michael Britain is a Fire Company Commander 56Hr at Louisville Fire. 2026 total compensation came to $3,720.
Fire Prevention Inspector I/Louisville Fire
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David Waggoner works as a Fire Prevention Inspector I for Louisville Fire. David earned $3,175 in 2026.
Fire Recruit - 40 Hrs (Nsiss)/Louisville Fire
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Andrew Dettlinger is a Fire Recruit - 40 Hrs (Nsiss) at Louisville Fire. 2021 total compensation came to $3,118.
Fire Battalion Chief 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Michael Zeller holds the role of Fire Battalion Chief 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2022, their total compensation was $1,968.
Fire Recruit - 40 Hrs Nsiss/Louisville Fire
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Elijah Gardner is a Fire Recruit - 40 Hrs Nsiss at Louisville Fire. 2023 total compensation came to $1,942.
Firefighter Recruit 40 HR/Louisville Fire
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Jake Schultz works as a Firefighter Recruit 40 HR for Louisville Fire. Jake earned $1,912 in 2025.
Firefighter Recruit 40 HR/Louisville Fire
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Kevin Nauert is a Firefighter Recruit 40 HR at Louisville Fire. 2025 total compensation came to $1,912.
Fire Clerk Typist I/Louisville Fire
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Karen Lambert is a Fire Clerk Typist I at Louisville Fire. 2026 total compensation came to $1,739.
Fire Battalion Chief 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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At Louisville Fire, Michael Wimberg serves as a Fire Battalion Chief 56Hr. Their 2024 pay totaled $1,660.
Fire Battalion Chief 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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At Louisville Fire, Patrick Dalrymple serves as a Fire Battalion Chief 56Hr. Their 2024 pay totaled $1,523.
Fire Recruit - 40 Hrs Nsiss/Louisville Fire
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Francis Tharp Iii works as a Fire Recruit - 40 Hrs Nsiss for Louisville Fire. Francis earned $1,303 in 2023.
Fire Recruit 40 HR/Louisville Fire
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Joshua Ruckle holds the role of Fire Recruit 40 HR at Louisville Fire. In 2024, their total compensation was $1,064.
Fire Recruit 40 HR/Louisville Fire
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Austin Hall works as a Fire Recruit 40 HR for Louisville Fire. Austin earned $1,064 in 2024.
Fire Company Commander 40 HR/Louisville Fire
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Larry Smith works as a Fire Company Commander 40 HR for Louisville Fire. Larry earned $893 in 2022.
Fire Recruit 40 HR/Louisville Fire
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Andrew Streater works as a Fire Recruit 40 HR for Louisville Fire. Andrew earned $851 in 2024.
Fire Battalion Chief 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Jonathan Jones holds the role of Fire Battalion Chief 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2025, their total compensation was $828.
Fire Company Commander 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Darrell Davis holds the role of Fire Company Commander 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2025, their total compensation was $798.
Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Steven Middleton holds the role of Firefighter 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2025, their total compensation was $738.
Fire Company Commander 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Della Webb holds the role of Fire Company Commander 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2025, their total compensation was $738.
Fire Recruit - 40 Hrs Nsiss/Louisville Fire
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Jailen Swain holds the role of Fire Recruit - 40 Hrs Nsiss at Louisville Fire. In 2023, their total compensation was $705.
Fire Recruit - 40 Hrs Nsiss/Louisville Fire
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Joshua Lyons holds the role of Fire Recruit - 40 Hrs Nsiss at Louisville Fire. In 2023, their total compensation was $665.
Fire Recruit - 40 Hrs Nsiss/Louisville Fire
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Matthew Cotton works as a Fire Recruit - 40 Hrs Nsiss for Louisville Fire. Matthew earned $638 in 2023.
Assistant Fire Chief/Louisville Fire
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Bruce Himes is a Assistant Fire Chief at Louisville Fire. 2024 total compensation came to $638.
Fire Clerk Typist I/Louisville Fire
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Olivia Barger holds the role of Fire Clerk Typist I at Louisville Fire. In 2024, their total compensation was $486.
Fire Company Commander 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Curtis Roberson is a Fire Company Commander 56Hr at Louisville Fire. 2024 total compensation came to $434.
Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire
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Lowell Henson is a Firefighter 56Hr at Louisville Fire. 2025 total compensation came to $432.
Fire Prevent Inspector Trainee/Louisville Fire
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Travis Riley is a Fire Prevent Inspector Trainee at Louisville Fire. 2021 total compensation came to $393.
Fire Recruit - 40 Hrs (Nsiss)/Louisville Fire
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Dylan Johnson holds the role of Fire Recruit - 40 Hrs (Nsiss) at Louisville Fire. In 2021, their total compensation was $390.