Louisville Metro, Kentucky / Louisville Free Public Library
Agency file
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.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
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.
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 $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).
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
How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 5 published years.
| Year | Total payroll | Employees | Median 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
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Library Manager-Neighborhood/Louisville Free Public Library
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Jason Steptoe is a Library Manager-Neighborhood at Louisville Free Public Library. 2026 total compensation came to $30,254.
Library Manager-Community/Louisville Free Public Library
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Valerie Viers works as a Library Manager-Community for Louisville Free Public Library. Valerie earned $30,230 in 2023.
Librarian Lu/Louisville Free Public Library
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At Louisville Free Public Library, Erik Ainsworth serves as a Librarian Lu. Their 2026 pay totaled $30,185.
Personnel Coordinator/Louisville Free Public Library
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Ashley Hardin holds the role of Personnel Coordinator at Louisville Free Public Library. In 2026, their total compensation was $30,168.
Public Information Specialist/Louisville Free Public Library
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Tracy Heightchew is a Public Information Specialist at Louisville Free Public Library. 2025 total compensation came to $30,157.
Library Clerk Lu/Louisville Free Public Library
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Devon Gilbert holds the role of Library Clerk Lu at Louisville Free Public Library. In 2024, their total compensation was $29,802.
Pc Analyst - Lu/Louisville Free Public Library
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Travis Kitchens holds the role of Pc Analyst - Lu at Louisville Free Public Library. In 2026, their total compensation was $29,578.
Library Programs Supervisor - Regional/Louisville Free Public Library
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Vrinda Kumar works as a Library Programs Supervisor - Regional for Louisville Free Public Library. Vrinda earned $29,574 in 2026.
Library Programs Supervisor - Regional/Louisville Free Public Library
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At Louisville Free Public Library, Cynthia Butor serves as a Library Programs Supervisor - Regional. Their 2026 pay totaled $29,558.
Library Supervisor-Community/Louisville Free Public Library
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Sarah Evans works as a Library Supervisor-Community for Louisville Free Public Library. Sarah earned $29,558 in 2026.
Librarian Lu/Louisville Free Public Library
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Erin Williams holds the role of Librarian Lu at Louisville Free Public Library. In 2026, their total compensation was $29,472.
Librarian Lu/Louisville Free Public Library
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At Louisville Free Public Library, Katherine Skaggs serves as a Librarian Lu. Their 2026 pay totaled $29,235.
Librarian Lu/Louisville Free Public Library
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Heather Lee holds the role of Librarian Lu at Louisville Free Public Library. In 2026, their total compensation was $29,202.
Maintenance Mechanic Library/Louisville Free Public Library
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At Louisville Free Public Library, Irvin Toebbe serves as a Maintenance Mechanic Library. Their 2023 pay totaled $29,199.
Library Supervisor-Community/Louisville Free Public Library
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Rachael Sullivan holds the role of Library Supervisor-Community at Louisville Free Public Library. In 2026, their total compensation was $29,064.
Library Manager-Community/Louisville Free Public Library
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At Louisville Free Public Library, Leila Bridgewater serves as a Library Manager-Community. Their 2026 pay totaled $29,041.
Librarian Lu/Louisville Free Public Library
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Robert Gieszl works as a Librarian Lu for Louisville Free Public Library. Robert earned $28,997 in 2026.
Librarian Lu/Louisville Free Public Library
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Kenneth Wuetcher is a Librarian Lu at Louisville Free Public Library. 2026 total compensation came to $28,997.
Library Supervisor-Community/Louisville Free Public Library
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Anthony Johnson is a Library Supervisor-Community at Louisville Free Public Library. 2026 total compensation came to $28,785.
Library Supervisor-Community/Louisville Free Public Library
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Rachel Anger holds the role of Library Supervisor-Community at Louisville Free Public Library. In 2026, their total compensation was $28,704.
Library Programs Supervisor - Regional/Louisville Free Public Library
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At Louisville Free Public Library, Jacqueline Gagne serves as a Library Programs Supervisor - Regional. Their 2026 pay totaled $28,704.
Library Supervisor-Community/Louisville Free Public Library
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Brian Whitehouse works as a Library Supervisor-Community for Louisville Free Public Library. Brian earned $28,704 in 2026.
Safety & Security Supervisor/Louisville Free Public Library
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Ronald Allgood is a Safety & Security Supervisor at Louisville Free Public Library. 2026 total compensation came to $28,704.
Librarian Lu/Louisville Free Public Library
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Sara Jones works as a Librarian Lu for Louisville Free Public Library. Sara earned $28,640 in 2026.
Librarian Lu/Louisville Free Public Library
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At Louisville Free Public Library, Lesli Scott serves as a Librarian Lu. Their 2026 pay totaled $28,574.
Librarian Lu/Louisville Free Public Library
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At Louisville Free Public Library, Susan Dognaux serves as a Librarian Lu. Their 2026 pay totaled $28,522.
Librarian Lu/Louisville Free Public Library
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Catherine Braganza holds the role of Librarian Lu at Louisville Free Public Library. In 2026, their total compensation was $28,522.
Librarian Lu/Louisville Free Public Library
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Kristin Ellis Reynolds is a Librarian Lu at Louisville Free Public Library. 2026 total compensation came to $28,522.
Librarian Lu/Louisville Free Public Library
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Erin Nevitt holds the role of Librarian Lu at Louisville Free Public Library. In 2026, their total compensation was $28,522.
Librarian Lu/Louisville Free Public Library
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Ruth Flint is a Librarian Lu at Louisville Free Public Library. 2026 total compensation came to $28,522.
Librarian Lu/Louisville Free Public Library
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Raphael Maxson works as a Librarian Lu for Louisville Free Public Library. Raphael earned $28,497 in 2026.