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Louisville Metro, Kentucky / Louisville Free Public Library

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Louisville Free Public Library

Source file: Louisville Metro — Employee Salaries / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Louisville Free Public Library supports cultural and educational resources such as libraries, museums, and the arts.

In 2026, this agency had 354 employees with median total compensation of $18,597; the highest distinct record was $74,632.

Year
2026
Total payroll
$6.6M
Employees
354
Median total
$18,597
Highest record
$74,632

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 354 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($18,597) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$18,054 (97%)
  • Overtime$481 (3%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • 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
$5,674
$7,947
$18,597
$26,184
$32,563

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $32,563 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $5,674. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Library Clerk Lu
45 · $15,983
Library Page Lu Pt
44 · $6,134
Librarian Lu
30 · $28,522

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.

Trend

Year over year

How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 5 published years.

YearTotal payrollEmployeesMedian pay
2022
$12.2M
368
$34,783
2023
$12.1M
1.2%
382
3.8%
$28,789
17.2%
2024
$12.5M
3.8%
394
3.1%
$25,867
10.2%
2025
$13.4M
7.3%
383
2.8%
$34,645
33.9%
2026
$6.6M
51.2%
354
7.6%
$18,597
46.3%

Record list

Employees

Page 1

Joni Padgett

Library Clerk Lu/Louisville Free Public Library

2026 total comp
$18,950
Base pay
$17,098
Overtime
$1,852
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$18,950

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate
$37,045
Record ID
22,489
Year-to-Date Total
$18,963

Joni Padgett holds the role of Library Clerk Lu at Louisville Free Public Library. In 2026, their total compensation was $18,950.

Hali Pilcher

Library Assistant Lu/Louisville Free Public Library

2026 total comp
$18,883
Base pay
$18,883
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$18,883

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate
$40,914
Record ID
26,261
Year-to-Date Total
$18,898

Hali Pilcher holds the role of Library Assistant Lu at Louisville Free Public Library. In 2026, their total compensation was $18,883.

Zyla Dortch

Library Assistant Lu/Louisville Free Public Library

2026 total comp
$18,883
Base pay
$18,883
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$18,883

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate
$40,914
Record ID
25,763
Year-to-Date Total
$18,884

Zyla Dortch is a Library Assistant Lu at Louisville Free Public Library. 2026 total compensation came to $18,883.

Megan Euler

Library Assistant Lu Pt/Louisville Free Public Library

2023 total comp
$18,880
Base pay
$17,956
Overtime
$924
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$18,880

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate
$20,051
Record ID
14,520
Year-to-Date Total
$18,941

Megan Euler is a Library Assistant Lu Pt at Louisville Free Public Library. 2023 total compensation came to $18,880.

Allison Fitzmaurice

Library Assistant Lu Pt/Louisville Free Public Library

2022 total comp
$18,771
Base pay
$16,865
Overtime
$1,906
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$18,771

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate
$19,656
Record ID
40,538
Year-to-Date Total
$18,819

Allison Fitzmaurice is a Library Assistant Lu Pt at Louisville Free Public Library. 2022 total compensation came to $18,771.

Tawnya Weber

Library Clerk Lu/Louisville Free Public Library

2026 total comp
$18,665
Base pay
$17,098
Overtime
$1,567
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$18,665

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate
$37,045
Record ID
20,838
Year-to-Date Total
$18,725

Tawnya Weber holds the role of Library Clerk Lu at Louisville Free Public Library. In 2026, their total compensation was $18,665.

Leila Bridgewater

Librarian Lu/Louisville Free Public Library

2025 total comp
$18,612
Base pay
$18,612
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$18,612

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate
$53,768
Record ID
20,656
Year-to-Date Total
$18,624

Leila Bridgewater holds the role of Librarian Lu at Louisville Free Public Library. In 2025, their total compensation was $18,612.

Michael Summerhays

Maintenance Worker II - Lu/Louisville Free Public Library

2026 total comp
$18,530
Base pay
$17,492
Overtime
$1,038
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$18,530

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate
$37,586
Record ID
24,255
Year-to-Date Total
$18,531

At Louisville Free Public Library, Michael Summerhays serves as a Maintenance Worker II - Lu. Their 2026 pay totaled $18,530.

Aderrika Cummings

Library Clerk Lu/Louisville Free Public Library

2026 total comp
$18,486
Base pay
$15,981
Overtime
$2,505
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$18,486

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate
$35,318
Record ID
24,264
Year-to-Date Total
$18,503

At Louisville Free Public Library, Aderrika Cummings serves as a Library Clerk Lu. Their 2026 pay totaled $18,486.

Tiffany Ngo

Library Clerk Lu/Louisville Free Public Library

2026 total comp
$18,455
Base pay
$15,590
Overtime
$2,865
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$18,455

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate
$33,779
Record ID
25,141
Year-to-Date Total
$18,470

Tiffany Ngo holds the role of Library Clerk Lu at Louisville Free Public Library. In 2026, their total compensation was $18,455.

Brannon Sparks

Library Clerk Lu/Louisville Free Public Library

2026 total comp
$18,217
Base pay
$15,532
Overtime
$2,685
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$18,217

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate
$33,779
Record ID
25,745
Year-to-Date Total
$18,245

Brannon Sparks works as a Library Clerk Lu for Louisville Free Public Library. Brannon earned $18,217 in 2026.

Taylor Simmons

Library Clerk Lu Pt/Louisville Free Public Library

2022 total comp
$18,167
Base pay
$14,459
Overtime
$2,209
Other pay
$1,500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$18,167

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate
$15,506
Record ID
39,622
Year-to-Date Total
$19,903

At Louisville Free Public Library, Taylor Simmons serves as a Library Clerk Lu Pt. Their 2022 pay totaled $18,167.

Natalie Cheshire

Library Assistant Lu Pt/Louisville Free Public Library

2024 total comp
$18,155
Base pay
$17,632
Overtime
$522
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$18,155

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate
$20,457
Record ID
31,748
Year-to-Date Total
$18,231

At Louisville Free Public Library, Natalie Cheshire serves as a Library Assistant Lu Pt. Their 2024 pay totaled $18,155.

Maruja Tafur

Library Clerk Lu/Louisville Free Public Library

2026 total comp
$17,953
Base pay
$17,098
Overtime
$855
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$17,953

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate
$37,045
Record ID
22,971
Year-to-Date Total
$17,973

At Louisville Free Public Library, Maruja Tafur serves as a Library Clerk Lu. Their 2026 pay totaled $17,953.

Bria Trotter

Library Clerk Lu Pt/Louisville Free Public Library

2023 total comp
$17,918
Base pay
$15,658
Overtime
$2,260
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$17,918

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate
$15,818
Record ID
13,896
Year-to-Date Total
$18,010

Bria Trotter holds the role of Library Clerk Lu Pt at Louisville Free Public Library. In 2023, their total compensation was $17,918.

Ivory Hall

Library Assistant Lu/Louisville Free Public Library

2026 total comp
$17,916
Base pay
$16,523
Overtime
$1,393
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$17,916

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate
$40,914
Record ID
25,759
Year-to-Date Total
$17,950

At Louisville Free Public Library, Ivory Hall serves as a Library Assistant Lu. Their 2026 pay totaled $17,916.

Rosemary Mulhall

Library Assistant Lu/Louisville Free Public Library

2026 total comp
$17,873
Base pay
$17,699
Overtime
$174
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$17,873

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate
$45,115
Record ID
24,267
Year-to-Date Total
$17,882

Rosemary Mulhall is a Library Assistant Lu at Louisville Free Public Library. 2026 total compensation came to $17,873.

Abbey Smith

Library Clerk Lu Pt/Louisville Free Public Library

2022 total comp
$17,837
Base pay
$15,346
Overtime
$2,491
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$17,837

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate
$15,506
Record ID
40,282
Year-to-Date Total
$17,953

Abbey Smith is a Library Clerk Lu Pt at Louisville Free Public Library. 2022 total compensation came to $17,837.

Jaden Drew

Library Clerk Lu Pt/Louisville Free Public Library

2024 total comp
$17,750
Base pay
$14,721
Overtime
$3,029
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$17,750

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate
$16,130
Record ID
32,477
Year-to-Date Total
$17,838

Jaden Drew is a Library Clerk Lu Pt at Louisville Free Public Library. 2024 total compensation came to $17,750.

Jessica Stine

Library Clerk Lu Pt/Louisville Free Public Library

2022 total comp
$17,723
Base pay
$15,232
Overtime
$1,240
Other pay
$1,250
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$17,723

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate
$15,506
Record ID
39,534
Year-to-Date Total
$19,059

At Louisville Free Public Library, Jessica Stine serves as a Library Clerk Lu Pt. Their 2022 pay totaled $17,723.

Christopher Scott

Library Clerk Lu/Louisville Free Public Library

2026 total comp
$17,688
Base pay
$17,098
Overtime
$590
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$17,688

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate
$37,045
Record ID
21,467
Year-to-Date Total
$17,746

Christopher Scott works as a Library Clerk Lu for Louisville Free Public Library. Christopher earned $17,688 in 2026.

Matthew Kent

Library Clerk Lu/Louisville Free Public Library

2026 total comp
$17,579
Base pay
$14,890
Overtime
$2,689
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$17,579

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate
$32,261
Record ID
25,535
Year-to-Date Total
$17,610

Matthew Kent holds the role of Library Clerk Lu at Louisville Free Public Library. In 2026, their total compensation was $17,579.

Patricia Cambron

Library Clerk Lu/Louisville Free Public Library

2026 total comp
$17,561
Base pay
$17,098
Overtime
$463
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$17,561

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate
$37,045
Record ID
21,667
Year-to-Date Total
$17,576

Patricia Cambron holds the role of Library Clerk Lu at Louisville Free Public Library. In 2026, their total compensation was $17,561.

Cheryl Gough

Library Clerk Lu/Louisville Free Public Library

2026 total comp
$17,525
Base pay
$17,098
Overtime
$427
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$17,525

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate
$37,045
Record ID
20,928
Year-to-Date Total
$17,525

At Louisville Free Public Library, Cheryl Gough serves as a Library Clerk Lu. Their 2026 pay totaled $17,525.

Douglas Kopatz

Library Clerk Lu/Louisville Free Public Library

2026 total comp
$17,525
Base pay
$17,098
Overtime
$427
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$17,525

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate
$37,045
Record ID
20,809
Year-to-Date Total
$17,542

Douglas Kopatz works as a Library Clerk Lu for Louisville Free Public Library. Douglas earned $17,525 in 2026.

Karen Van Vactor

Library Clerk Lu/Louisville Free Public Library

2026 total comp
$17,383
Base pay
$17,098
Overtime
$285
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$17,383

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate
$37,045
Record ID
20,989
Year-to-Date Total
$17,397

Karen Van Vactor works as a Library Clerk Lu for Louisville Free Public Library. Karen earned $17,383 in 2026.

James Lauder

Library Clerk Lu/Louisville Free Public Library

2026 total comp
$17,270
Base pay
$16,991
Overtime
$278
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$17,270

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate
$37,045
Record ID
23,408
Year-to-Date Total
$17,275

At Louisville Free Public Library, James Lauder serves as a Library Clerk Lu. Their 2026 pay totaled $17,270.

Stephanie Davis

Library Clerk-Technical Services/Louisville Free Public Library

2026 total comp
$17,098
Base pay
$17,098
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$17,098

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate
$37,045
Record ID
21,118
Year-to-Date Total
$17,098

Stephanie Davis works as a Library Clerk-Technical Services for Louisville Free Public Library. Stephanie earned $17,098 in 2026.

Lynda Brown

Library Clerk-Technical Services/Louisville Free Public Library

2026 total comp
$17,098
Base pay
$17,098
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$17,098

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate
$37,045
Record ID
21,133
Year-to-Date Total
$17,099

Lynda Brown holds the role of Library Clerk-Technical Services at Louisville Free Public Library. In 2026, their total compensation was $17,098.

Karen Newsome

Library Clerk Lu/Louisville Free Public Library

2026 total comp
$17,098
Base pay
$17,098
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$17,098

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate
$37,045
Record ID
20,944
Year-to-Date Total
$17,128

Karen Newsome works as a Library Clerk Lu for Louisville Free Public Library. Karen earned $17,098 in 2026.

Joshua Dohrer

Library Clerk-Technical Services/Louisville Free Public Library

2026 total comp
$17,098
Base pay
$17,098
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$17,098

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate
$37,045
Record ID
21,455
Year-to-Date Total
$17,098

Joshua Dohrer works as a Library Clerk-Technical Services for Louisville Free Public Library. Joshua earned $17,098 in 2026.

Samantha Beasley

Library Clerk Lu/Louisville Free Public Library

2026 total comp
$17,098
Base pay
$17,098
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$17,098

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate
$37,045
Record ID
23,924
Year-to-Date Total
$17,098

At Louisville Free Public Library, Samantha Beasley serves as a Library Clerk Lu. Their 2026 pay totaled $17,098.

Steven Hancock

Library Clerk Lu/Louisville Free Public Library

2026 total comp
$17,098
Base pay
$17,098
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$17,098

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate
$37,045
Record ID
21,107
Year-to-Date Total
$17,128

Steven Hancock works as a Library Clerk Lu for Louisville Free Public Library. Steven earned $17,098 in 2026.