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 10

James Nauert

Firefighter 56 HR/Louisville Fire

2021 total comp

$71,979

Base pay: $37,104
Overtime: $24,097
Other pay: $10,779
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,979

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $59,272
Record ID: 4,309
Year-to-Date Total: $75,624

James Nauert is a Firefighter 56 HR at Louisville Fire. 2021 total compensation came to $71,979.

Ryan Weathers

Firefighter 56 HR/Louisville Fire

2021 total comp

$71,979

Base pay: $36,350
Overtime: $23,544
Other pay: $12,085
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,979

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $58,107
Record ID: 3,421
Year-to-Date Total: $75,649

Ryan Weathers is a Firefighter 56 HR at Louisville Fire. 2021 total compensation came to $71,979.

Joseph Bailey

Firefighter 56 HR/Louisville Fire

2021 total comp

$71,911

Base pay: $35,912
Overtime: $27,193
Other pay: $8,806
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,911

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $58,107
Record ID: 6,566
Year-to-Date Total: $73,574

Joseph Bailey is a Firefighter 56 HR at Louisville Fire. 2021 total compensation came to $71,911.

Christopher Knight

Firefighter 56 HR/Louisville Fire

2021 total comp

$71,778

Base pay: $37,045
Overtime: $22,040
Other pay: $12,693
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,778

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $59,272
Record ID: 4,358
Year-to-Date Total: $75,114

Christopher Knight holds the role of Firefighter 56 HR at Louisville Fire. In 2021, their total compensation was $71,778.

Christopher Madison

Firefighter 56 HR/Louisville Fire

2021 total comp

$71,685

Base pay: $36,317
Overtime: $24,474
Other pay: $10,894
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,685

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $58,107
Record ID: 3,794
Year-to-Date Total: $75,472

Christopher Madison is a Firefighter 56 HR at Louisville Fire. 2021 total compensation came to $71,685.

Andrew Hogan

Fire Company Commander 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2025 total comp

$71,580

Base pay: $33,904
Overtime: $24,804
Other pay: $12,872
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,580

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $90,711
Record ID: 11,156
Year-to-Date Total: $74,106

At Louisville Fire, Andrew Hogan serves as a Fire Company Commander 56Hr. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,580.

Brent Weedman

Firefighter 56 HR/Louisville Fire

2021 total comp

$71,565

Base pay: $36,417
Overtime: $26,652
Other pay: $8,496
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,565

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $58,107
Record ID: 6,671
Year-to-Date Total: $73,352

Brent Weedman works as a Firefighter 56 HR for Louisville Fire. Brent earned $71,565 in 2021.

Steven Middleton

Firefighter 56 HR/Louisville Fire

2021 total comp

$71,519

Base pay: $36,338
Overtime: $21,633
Other pay: $13,549
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,519

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $58,107
Record ID: 561
Year-to-Date Total: $76,139

At Louisville Fire, Steven Middleton serves as a Firefighter 56 HR. Their 2021 pay totaled $71,519.

Gerard Weiter

Firefighter 56 HR/Louisville Fire

2021 total comp

$71,490

Base pay: $37,082
Overtime: $23,269
Other pay: $11,140
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,490

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $59,272
Record ID: 1,852
Year-to-Date Total: $75,290

Gerard Weiter holds the role of Firefighter 56 HR at Louisville Fire. In 2021, their total compensation was $71,490.

James Starck

Firefighter 56 HR/Louisville Fire

2021 total comp

$71,462

Base pay: $36,377
Overtime: $24,163
Other pay: $10,921
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,462

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $58,107
Record ID: 3,092
Year-to-Date Total: $75,246

James Starck works as a Firefighter 56 HR for Louisville Fire. James earned $71,462 in 2021.

Hunter Burks

Firefighter 56 HR/Louisville Fire

2021 total comp

$71,417

Base pay: $35,512
Overtime: $29,727
Other pay: $6,177
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,417

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $57,292
Record ID: 6,916
Year-to-Date Total: $71,594

Hunter Burks works as a Firefighter 56 HR for Louisville Fire. Hunter earned $71,417 in 2021.

Kyle Martin

Fire Battalion Chief 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$71,373

Base pay: $49,688
Overtime: $8,948
Other pay: $12,737
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,373

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $122,793
Record ID: 21,037
Year-to-Date Total: $71,373

Kyle Martin holds the role of Fire Battalion Chief 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,373.

Troy Williams

Firefighter 56 HR/Louisville Fire

2021 total comp

$71,350

Base pay: $37,142
Overtime: $22,707
Other pay: $11,502
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,350

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $59,272
Record ID: 3,791
Year-to-Date Total: $74,796

Troy Williams is a Firefighter 56 HR at Louisville Fire. 2021 total compensation came to $71,350.

Michael Branch

Firefighter 56 HR/Louisville Fire

2021 total comp

$71,328

Base pay: $36,404
Overtime: $22,933
Other pay: $11,990
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,328

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $58,107
Record ID: 4,724
Year-to-Date Total: $74,748

Michael Branch holds the role of Firefighter 56 HR at Louisville Fire. In 2021, their total compensation was $71,328.

Derek Tehrani

Firefighter 56 HR/Louisville Fire

2021 total comp

$71,294

Base pay: $36,243
Overtime: $26,864
Other pay: $8,187
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,294

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $58,107
Record ID: 6,666
Year-to-Date Total: $72,935

Derek Tehrani is a Firefighter 56 HR at Louisville Fire. 2021 total compensation came to $71,294.

Timothy Slider

Fire Battalion Chief 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$71,214

Base pay: $51,688
Overtime: $9,501
Other pay: $10,025
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,214

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $122,793
Record ID: 22,238
Year-to-Date Total: $71,214

At Louisville Fire, Timothy Slider serves as a Fire Battalion Chief 56Hr. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,214.

Michael Renn

Fire Company Commander 56 HR/Louisville Fire

2021 total comp

$71,121

Base pay: $33,820
Overtime: $25,381
Other pay: $11,920
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,121

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $71,595
Record ID: 4,478
Year-to-Date Total: $75,034

Michael Renn holds the role of Fire Company Commander 56 HR at Louisville Fire. In 2021, their total compensation was $71,121.

Chase Rusch

Firefighter 56 HR/Louisville Fire

2021 total comp

$70,867

Base pay: $35,540
Overtime: $28,233
Other pay: $7,094
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,867

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $57,292
Record ID: 7,022
Year-to-Date Total: $71,072

Chase Rusch is a Firefighter 56 HR at Louisville Fire. 2021 total compensation came to $70,867.

Josiah Bailey

Firefighter 56 HR/Louisville Fire

2021 total comp

$70,763

Base pay: $37,171
Overtime: $22,921
Other pay: $10,671
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,763

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $59,272
Record ID: 3,805
Year-to-Date Total: $74,243

Josiah Bailey holds the role of Firefighter 56 HR at Louisville Fire. In 2021, their total compensation was $70,763.

Maurice Ponder

Firefighter 56 HR/Louisville Fire

2021 total comp

$70,761

Base pay: $37,556
Overtime: $21,853
Other pay: $11,352
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,761

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $58,107
Record ID: 150
Year-to-Date Total: $74,164

Maurice Ponder holds the role of Firefighter 56 HR at Louisville Fire. In 2021, their total compensation was $70,761.

Michael Ford

Firefighter 56 HR/Louisville Fire

2021 total comp

$70,727

Base pay: $35,657
Overtime: $27,242
Other pay: $7,829
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,727

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $57,292
Record ID: 6,857
Year-to-Date Total: $70,912

Michael Ford is a Firefighter 56 HR at Louisville Fire. 2021 total compensation came to $70,727.

Andrew Abell

Firefighter 56 HR/Louisville Fire

2021 total comp

$70,667

Base pay: $36,954
Overtime: $25,956
Other pay: $7,757
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,667

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $59,272
Record ID: 6,465
Year-to-Date Total: $72,303

Andrew Abell works as a Firefighter 56 HR for Louisville Fire. Andrew earned $70,667 in 2021.

Wesley Bullis

Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2023 total comp

$70,394

Base pay: $37,679
Overtime: $27,017
Other pay: $5,698
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,394

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $65,978
Record ID: 13,563
Year-to-Date Total: $70,394

Wesley Bullis holds the role of Firefighter 56Hr at Louisville Fire. In 2023, their total compensation was $70,394.

Wilma Henderson

Fire Clerk I/Louisville Fire

2022 total comp

$70,392

Base pay: $42,885
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $27,506
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,392

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $42,080
Record ID: 35,333
Year-to-Date Total: $72,892

At Louisville Fire, Wilma Henderson serves as a Fire Clerk I. Their 2022 pay totaled $70,392.

Derek Meeks

Firefighter 56 HR/Louisville Fire

2021 total comp

$70,349

Base pay: $37,052
Overtime: $22,668
Other pay: $10,629
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,349

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $59,272
Record ID: 4,291
Year-to-Date Total: $73,779

Derek Meeks is a Firefighter 56 HR at Louisville Fire. 2021 total compensation came to $70,349.

Dewhon Mcafee

Firefighter 56 HR/Louisville Fire

2021 total comp

$70,333

Base pay: $36,517
Overtime: $26,081
Other pay: $7,735
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,333

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $58,107
Record ID: 6,670
Year-to-Date Total: $71,990

At Louisville Fire, Dewhon Mcafee serves as a Firefighter 56 HR. Their 2021 pay totaled $70,333.

Linda Diersing

Firefighter 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2022 total comp

$70,320

Base pay: $37,109
Overtime: $25,154
Other pay: $8,057
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,320

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $56,603
Record ID: 40,047
Year-to-Date Total: $73,415

At Louisville Fire, Linda Diersing serves as a Firefighter 56Hr. Their 2022 pay totaled $70,320.

John Oyler

Firefighter 56 HR/Louisville Fire

2021 total comp

$70,215

Base pay: $35,626
Overtime: $28,555
Other pay: $6,033
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,215

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $57,292
Record ID: 7,008
Year-to-Date Total: $70,429

John Oyler is a Firefighter 56 HR at Louisville Fire. 2021 total compensation came to $70,215.

Lawrence Graves

Assistant Fire Chief 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$70,110

Base pay: $60,628
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $9,482
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,110

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $150,126
Record ID: 20,893
Year-to-Date Total: $70,110

Lawrence Graves works as a Assistant Fire Chief 56Hr for Louisville Fire. Lawrence earned $70,110 in 2026.

Justin Kuster

Firefighter 56 HR/Louisville Fire

2021 total comp

$70,038

Base pay: $36,537
Overtime: $23,040
Other pay: $10,461
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,038

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $58,107
Record ID: 4,565
Year-to-Date Total: $73,468

Justin Kuster works as a Firefighter 56 HR for Louisville Fire. Justin earned $70,038 in 2021.

Jonathan Odell

Firefighter 56 HR/Louisville Fire

2021 total comp

$69,872

Base pay: $36,334
Overtime: $27,409
Other pay: $6,129
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,872

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $58,456
Record ID: 7,005
Year-to-Date Total: $70,021

Jonathan Odell holds the role of Firefighter 56 HR at Louisville Fire. In 2021, their total compensation was $69,872.

James Haley

Firefighter 56 HR/Louisville Fire

2021 total comp

$69,811

Base pay: $37,142
Overtime: $22,092
Other pay: $10,578
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,811

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $59,272
Record ID: 3,785
Year-to-Date Total: $73,159

James Haley holds the role of Firefighter 56 HR at Louisville Fire. In 2021, their total compensation was $69,811.

Philip Marchegion

Assistant Fire Chief 56Hr/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$69,702

Base pay: $60,583
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $9,119
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,702

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $150,126
Record ID: 20,810
Year-to-Date Total: $69,702

At Louisville Fire, Philip Marchegion serves as a Assistant Fire Chief 56Hr. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,702.

Alex Eckert

Fire Apparatus Operator 56 HR/Louisville Fire

2021 total comp

$69,588

Base pay: $29,964
Overtime: $27,901
Other pay: $11,723
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,588

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $61,698
Record ID: 4,199
Year-to-Date Total: $74,253

At Louisville Fire, Alex Eckert serves as a Fire Apparatus Operator 56 HR. Their 2021 pay totaled $69,588.

Michael Hadley

Firefighter 56 HR/Louisville Fire

2021 total comp

$69,559

Base pay: $36,426
Overtime: $22,388
Other pay: $10,744
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,559

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $58,107
Record ID: 4,718
Year-to-Date Total: $72,902

At Louisville Fire, Michael Hadley serves as a Firefighter 56 HR. Their 2021 pay totaled $69,559.

Donen Wallace

Firefighter 56 HR/Louisville Fire

2021 total comp

$69,520

Base pay: $37,071
Overtime: $22,067
Other pay: $10,383
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,520

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $59,272
Record ID: 1,746
Year-to-Date Total: $72,756

At Louisville Fire, Donen Wallace serves as a Firefighter 56 HR. Their 2021 pay totaled $69,520.

Clarence Gamble

Assistant Fire Chief/Louisville Fire

2026 total comp

$69,509

Base pay: $60,624
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,885
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,509

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $131,352
Record ID: 21,022
Year-to-Date Total: $69,509

Clarence Gamble works as a Assistant Fire Chief for Louisville Fire. Clarence earned $69,509 in 2026.

Bradley Baker

Firefighter 56 HR/Louisville Fire

2021 total comp

$69,437

Base pay: $36,491
Overtime: $22,300
Other pay: $10,647
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,437

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $58,107
Record ID: 3,780
Year-to-Date Total: $72,879

At Louisville Fire, Bradley Baker serves as a Firefighter 56 HR. Their 2021 pay totaled $69,437.

Juan Saavedra

Firefighter 56 HR/Louisville Fire

2021 total comp

$69,382

Base pay: $35,575
Overtime: $27,842
Other pay: $5,964
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,382

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $57,292
Record ID: 7,027
Year-to-Date Total: $69,559

At Louisville Fire, Juan Saavedra serves as a Firefighter 56 HR. Their 2021 pay totaled $69,382.

Ryan Cantu

Firefighter 56 HR/Louisville Fire

2021 total comp

$69,351

Base pay: $36,292
Overtime: $25,384
Other pay: $7,675
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,351

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $58,107
Record ID: 6,551
Year-to-Date Total: $70,983

At Louisville Fire, Ryan Cantu serves as a Firefighter 56 HR. Their 2021 pay totaled $69,351.