Louisville Metro, Kentucky / Louisville Fire

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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 4

Chad Long

Fire Apparatus Operator 56 HR/Louisville Fire

2021 total comp

$96,726

Base pay: $39,289
Overtime: $41,919
Other pay: $15,518
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,726

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $62,863
Record ID: 398
Year-to-Date Total: $105,357

Chad Long holds the role of Fire Apparatus Operator 56 HR at Louisville Fire. In 2021, their total compensation was $96,726.

Kenneth Hayes

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2023 total comp

$96,560

Base pay: $42,423
Overtime: $36,782
Other pay: $17,356
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,560

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $72,078
Record ID: 9,489
Year-to-Date Total: $96,560

At Louisville Fire, Kenneth Hayes serves as a Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr. Their 2023 pay totaled $96,560.

Adam Pier

Fire Company Commander 56 HR/Louisville Fire

2021 total comp

$96,554

Base pay: $40,707
Overtime: $43,570
Other pay: $12,278
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,554

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $70,430
Record ID: 4,634
Year-to-Date Total: $102,462

Adam Pier is a Fire Company Commander 56 HR at Louisville Fire. 2021 total compensation came to $96,554.

Andrew Hogan

Fire Company Commander 56 HR/Louisville Fire

2021 total comp

$96,524

Base pay: $44,747
Overtime: $35,529
Other pay: $16,249
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,524

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $71,595
Record ID: 766
Year-to-Date Total: $102,819

Andrew Hogan works as a Fire Company Commander 56 HR for Louisville Fire. Andrew earned $96,524 in 2021.

Shane Hancock

Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2024 total comp

$96,524

Base pay: $44,865
Overtime: $35,519
Other pay: $16,140
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,524

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $71,276
Record ID: 30,562
Year-to-Date Total: $97,014

Shane Hancock is a Firefighter 56Hr at Louisville Fire. 2024 total compensation came to $96,524.

Adriane Ramos

Fire Apparatus Operator 56 HR/Louisville Fire

2021 total comp

$96,464

Base pay: $39,304
Overtime: $44,129
Other pay: $13,031
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,464

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $62,863
Record ID: 3,416
Year-to-Date Total: $102,833

At Louisville Fire, Adriane Ramos serves as a Fire Apparatus Operator 56 HR. Their 2021 pay totaled $96,464.

Clarence Gamble

Fire Company Commander 56 HR/Louisville Fire

2021 total comp

$96,353

Base pay: $57,017
Overtime: $23,645
Other pay: $15,690
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,353

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $71,595
Record ID: 404
Year-to-Date Total: $100,964

Clarence Gamble holds the role of Fire Company Commander 56 HR at Louisville Fire. In 2021, their total compensation was $96,353.

Michael Davis

Fire Company Commander 56 HR/Louisville Fire

2021 total comp

$96,196

Base pay: $44,019
Overtime: $39,966
Other pay: $12,210
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,196

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $70,430
Record ID: 3,322
Year-to-Date Total: $101,344

At Louisville Fire, Michael Davis serves as a Fire Company Commander 56 HR. Their 2021 pay totaled $96,196.

Christopher Volz

Firefighter 56 HR/Louisville Fire

2021 total comp

$96,150

Base pay: $36,495
Overtime: $46,225
Other pay: $13,430
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,150

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $58,107
Record ID: 4,550
Year-to-Date Total: $103,062

At Louisville Fire, Christopher Volz serves as a Firefighter 56 HR. Their 2021 pay totaled $96,150.

Brian O'Neill

Fire Company Commander 56 HR/Louisville Fire

2021 total comp

$96,136

Base pay: $44,188
Overtime: $38,109
Other pay: $13,839
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,136

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $70,430
Record ID: 745
Year-to-Date Total: $102,573

At Louisville Fire, Brian O'Neill serves as a Fire Company Commander 56 HR. Their 2021 pay totaled $96,136.

Ryan Czeczok

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2022 total comp

$96,106

Base pay: $45,474
Overtime: $32,011
Other pay: $18,621
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,106

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $67,362
Record ID: 36,977
Year-to-Date Total: $101,407

Ryan Czeczok holds the role of Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2022, their total compensation was $96,106.

Trevor Dixon

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2024 total comp

$95,757

Base pay: $50,327
Overtime: $30,481
Other pay: $14,949
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,757

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $75,682
Record ID: 30,115
Year-to-Date Total: $97,836

Trevor Dixon is a Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr at Louisville Fire. 2024 total compensation came to $95,757.

Tyler Himes

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2023 total comp

$95,547

Base pay: $42,618
Overtime: $36,232
Other pay: $16,697
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,547

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $72,078
Record ID: 9,768
Year-to-Date Total: $95,547

Tyler Himes is a Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr at Louisville Fire. 2023 total compensation came to $95,547.

Johnathan Hoyle

Firefighter 56 HR/Louisville Fire

2021 total comp

$95,271

Base pay: $36,557
Overtime: $41,837
Other pay: $16,877
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,271

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $58,107
Record ID: 563
Year-to-Date Total: $104,200

Johnathan Hoyle works as a Firefighter 56 HR for Louisville Fire. Johnathan earned $95,271 in 2021.

Eric Abner

Fire Company Commander 56 HR/Louisville Fire

2021 total comp

$95,114

Base pay: $44,156
Overtime: $37,633
Other pay: $13,325
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,114

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $70,430
Record ID: 938
Year-to-Date Total: $101,156

Eric Abner holds the role of Fire Company Commander 56 HR at Louisville Fire. In 2021, their total compensation was $95,114.

Christopher Reid

Fire Battalion Chief 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2025 total comp

$95,078

Base pay: $62,873
Overtime: $16,066
Other pay: $16,139
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,078

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $122,793
Record ID: 11,596
Year-to-Date Total: $95,078

At Louisville Fire, Christopher Reid serves as a Fire Battalion Chief 56Hr. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,078.

Tamara Stewart

Fire Apparatus Operator 56 HR/Louisville Fire

2021 total comp

$95,031

Base pay: $58,174
Overtime: $23,101
Other pay: $13,756
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,031

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $53,986
Record ID: 4,286
Year-to-Date Total: $98,734

Tamara Stewart is a Fire Apparatus Operator 56 HR at Louisville Fire. 2021 total compensation came to $95,031.

Kelly Corbett

Fire Company Commander 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2023 total comp

$94,951

Base pay: $48,111
Overtime: $31,887
Other pay: $14,953
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,951

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $82,278
Record ID: 9,171
Year-to-Date Total: $94,951

At Louisville Fire, Kelly Corbett serves as a Fire Company Commander 56Hr. Their 2023 pay totaled $94,951.

David Johnson

Fire Apparatus Operator 56 HR/Louisville Fire

2022 total comp

$94,923

Base pay: $30,132
Overtime: $44,167
Other pay: $20,623
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,923

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $67,362
Record ID: 35,427
Year-to-Date Total: $102,887

David Johnson holds the role of Fire Apparatus Operator 56 HR at Louisville Fire. In 2022, their total compensation was $94,923.

Steven Leatherman

Firefighter 56 HR/Louisville Fire

2021 total comp

$94,843

Base pay: $36,472
Overtime: $44,941
Other pay: $13,430
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,843

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $58,107
Record ID: 4,658
Year-to-Date Total: $101,556

Steven Leatherman works as a Firefighter 56 HR for Louisville Fire. Steven earned $94,843 in 2021.

Aaron Silliman

Fire Company Commander 56 HR/Louisville Fire

2021 total comp

$94,553

Base pay: $44,019
Overtime: $38,423
Other pay: $12,110
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,553

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $70,430
Record ID: 833
Year-to-Date Total: $99,841

At Louisville Fire, Aaron Silliman serves as a Fire Company Commander 56 HR. Their 2021 pay totaled $94,553.

Douglas Hepner

Fire Company Commander 40 HR/Louisville Fire

2021 total comp

$94,552

Base pay: $64,844
Overtime: $13,603
Other pay: $16,105
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,552

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $69,803
Record ID: 732
Year-to-Date Total: $97,229

Douglas Hepner works as a Fire Company Commander 40 HR for Louisville Fire. Douglas earned $94,552 in 2021.

Shawn Field

Fire Company Commander 56 HR/Louisville Fire

2021 total comp

$94,524

Base pay: $44,019
Overtime: $37,617
Other pay: $12,888
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,524

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $70,430
Record ID: 1,895
Year-to-Date Total: $99,697

Shawn Field works as a Fire Company Commander 56 HR for Louisville Fire. Shawn earned $94,524 in 2021.

Nathan Weaver

Fire Apparatus Operator 56 HR/Louisville Fire

2021 total comp

$94,521

Base pay: $38,561
Overtime: $41,664
Other pay: $14,296
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,521

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $61,698
Record ID: 3,789
Year-to-Date Total: $100,593

Nathan Weaver works as a Fire Apparatus Operator 56 HR for Louisville Fire. Nathan earned $94,521 in 2021.

Charles Combs

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2024 total comp

$94,488

Base pay: $47,588
Overtime: $31,867
Other pay: $15,033
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,488

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $75,682
Record ID: 29,925
Year-to-Date Total: $94,488

Charles Combs is a Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr at Louisville Fire. 2024 total compensation came to $94,488.

Brandon Gathof

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2025 total comp

$94,482

Base pay: $50,122
Overtime: $29,791
Other pay: $14,569
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,482

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $79,466
Record ID: 12,615
Year-to-Date Total: $95,574

Brandon Gathof holds the role of Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,482.

Joseph Davis

Fire Company Commander 56 HR/Louisville Fire

2021 total comp

$94,443

Base pay: $44,019
Overtime: $38,360
Other pay: $12,064
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,443

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $70,430
Record ID: 3,357
Year-to-Date Total: $99,382

Joseph Davis holds the role of Fire Company Commander 56 HR at Louisville Fire. In 2021, their total compensation was $94,443.

Matthew Tobbe

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2022 total comp

$94,332

Base pay: $44,728
Overtime: $31,080
Other pay: $18,524
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,332

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $67,362
Record ID: 37,439
Year-to-Date Total: $96,832

At Louisville Fire, Matthew Tobbe serves as a Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr. Their 2022 pay totaled $94,332.

Patrick Groft

Fire Company Commander 56 HR/Louisville Fire

2021 total comp

$94,267

Base pay: $44,114
Overtime: $38,490
Other pay: $11,663
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,267

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $70,430
Record ID: 3,394
Year-to-Date Total: $99,216

Patrick Groft is a Fire Company Commander 56 HR at Louisville Fire. 2021 total compensation came to $94,267.

Jelen Greene

Fire Company Commander 56 HR/Louisville Fire

2021 total comp

$94,067

Base pay: $49,635
Overtime: $32,025
Other pay: $12,406
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,067

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $70,430
Record ID: 3,401
Year-to-Date Total: $98,363

Jelen Greene works as a Fire Company Commander 56 HR for Louisville Fire. Jelen earned $94,067 in 2021.

Ricky Greathouse

Fire Company Commander 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2023 total comp

$93,998

Base pay: $48,713
Overtime: $30,672
Other pay: $14,612
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,998

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $82,278
Record ID: 8,861
Year-to-Date Total: $93,998

At Louisville Fire, Ricky Greathouse serves as a Fire Company Commander 56Hr. Their 2023 pay totaled $93,998.

Douglas Pedersen

Fire Apparatus Operator 56 HR/Louisville Fire

2021 total comp

$93,810

Base pay: $38,566
Overtime: $42,629
Other pay: $12,614
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,810

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $61,698
Record ID: 3,086
Year-to-Date Total: $100,100

Douglas Pedersen holds the role of Fire Apparatus Operator 56 HR at Louisville Fire. In 2021, their total compensation was $93,810.

Scott O'Bryan

Fire Company Commander 56 HR/Louisville Fire

2021 total comp

$93,748

Base pay: $44,019
Overtime: $37,765
Other pay: $11,963
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,748

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $70,430
Record ID: 3,102
Year-to-Date Total: $98,630

At Louisville Fire, Scott O'Bryan serves as a Fire Company Commander 56 HR. Their 2021 pay totaled $93,748.

Easton Milligan

Facilities Maintenance Engineer/Louisville Fire

2022 total comp

$93,599

Base pay: $81,943
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $11,656
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,599

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $79,849
Record ID: 37,231
Year-to-Date Total: $97,635

Easton Milligan is a Facilities Maintenance Engineer at Louisville Fire. 2022 total compensation came to $93,599.

Beth Burkhead

Firefighter 56 HR/Louisville Fire

2021 total comp

$93,453

Base pay: $35,615
Overtime: $47,622
Other pay: $10,215
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,453

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $57,292
Record ID: 6,915
Year-to-Date Total: $93,773

At Louisville Fire, Beth Burkhead serves as a Firefighter 56 HR. Their 2021 pay totaled $93,453.

Jacob Sedlock

Fire Company Commander 56 HR/Louisville Fire

2021 total comp

$93,370

Base pay: $44,747
Overtime: $36,755
Other pay: $11,868
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,370

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $71,595
Record ID: 3,440
Year-to-Date Total: $98,026

Jacob Sedlock holds the role of Fire Company Commander 56 HR at Louisville Fire. In 2021, their total compensation was $93,370.

Jameson Finch

Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2025 total comp

$93,369

Base pay: $47,030
Overtime: $31,415
Other pay: $14,924
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,369

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $74,840
Record ID: 16,559
Year-to-Date Total: $93,369

Jameson Finch works as a Firefighter 56Hr for Louisville Fire. Jameson earned $93,369 in 2025.

John Huckleberry

Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2023 total comp

$93,332

Base pay: $42,001
Overtime: $34,467
Other pay: $16,863
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,332

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $72,078
Record ID: 5,656
Year-to-Date Total: $93,332

John Huckleberry is a Fire Apparatus Operator 56Hr at Louisville Fire. 2023 total compensation came to $93,332.

Kyle Fekete

Fire Company Commander 40 HR/Louisville Fire

2021 total comp

$93,274

Base pay: $69,803
Overtime: $9,284
Other pay: $14,188
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,274

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $69,803
Record ID: 3,087
Year-to-Date Total: $94,685

Kyle Fekete works as a Fire Company Commander 40 HR for Louisville Fire. Kyle earned $93,274 in 2021.

Brian O'Neill

Fire Chief/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$93,226

Base pay: $84,791
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,435
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,226

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $183,713
Record ID: 21,347
Year-to-Date Total: $93,226

Brian O'Neill works as a Fire Chief for Louisville Fire. Brian earned $93,226 in 2026.