Louisville Metro, Kentucky / Louisville Metro Police Department / Police Officer

Job-title file

Police Officer

Enforce laws and maintain public safety — patrol, respond to incidents, investigate crimes, and make arrests.

1,106 employees hold this title in Louisville Metro Police Department. Median total compensation for the role is $48,461, above the department median of $47,407.

Employees: 1,106
Total payroll: $52.8M
Role median: $48,461
Agency median: $47,407
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$0$108,486+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 1,106 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compared with the local labor market

Police Officer pay vs. the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN area

Across all employers in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN area, the median wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers — about 2,270 people — is $63,220. Louisville Metro Police Department pays a median base salary of $38,957 for this role, 38% below that figure — below the 10th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Louisville Metro Police Department sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$46,980

$57,630

$63,220

$73,230

$77,970

Louisville Metro Police Department median · $38,957

The bar is the range of annual wages for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers across every employer in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN area, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Louisville Metro Police Department’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

And across the country

Nationwide, the median wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers — about 670,520 people — is $76,210. Louisville Metro Police Department’s median base salary is 49% below that national figure, below the 10th percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$47,510

$59,290

$76,210

$97,600

$115,120

Louisville Metro Police Department median · $38,957

Local and national wages differ for reasons beyond how well a job pays — cost of living, the mix of employers, and local demand for the occupation all move the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN range relative to the national one.

Computed over the 921 of 1,106 people in this role paid at least $25,000in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at Louisville Metro Police Department is $48,461, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across Louisville Metro, Kentucky

Police Officer is held in 2 Louisville Metro, Kentucky departments. In Louisville Metro Police Department, the median of $48,461 ranks #2 of 2.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Louisville Metro Police

$73,007 · 927

Median total compensation for the Police Officer role in other Louisville Metro, Kentuckydepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Compare jurisdictions

Police Officer beyond Louisville Metro, Kentucky

This role is reported in 31 jurisdictions. In Louisville Metro, Kentucky, the median of $56,095 ranks #27 of 31. See Police Officer across all of Louisville Metro, Kentucky →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City of San Jose

$286,889 · 818

City and County of San Francisco

$253,890 · 1,860

City of Los Angeles

$187,245 · 5,730

City of Boston

$185,462 · 1,335

City of Worcester

$128,256 · 371

City of Phoenix, Arizona

$116,326 · 2,460

Illinois

$114,200 · 7

New York Public Authorities

$113,716 · 558

Median total compensation for comparable Police Officerroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Bryson Thomas

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$37,396

Base pay: $35,293
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,102
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,396

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $80,246
Record ID: 24,720
Year-to-Date Total: $38,029

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Bryson Thomas serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $37,396.

Darrell Hyche

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp

$37,355

Base pay: $34,288
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,067
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,355

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 36,698
Year-to-Date Total: $54,284

Darrell Hyche is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2022 total compensation came to $37,355.

Michael Amos

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$37,296

Base pay: $35,544
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,752
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,296

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $95,555
Record ID: 21,322
Year-to-Date Total: $37,618

Michael Amos is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $37,296.

Devlin De Vries

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$37,282

Base pay: $33,086
Overtime: $1,969
Other pay: $2,228
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,282

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $69,680
Record ID: 26,211
Year-to-Date Total: $37,282

Devlin De Vries is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $37,282.

Drevon Keene Turner

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$37,182

Base pay: $28,547
Overtime: $6,447
Other pay: $2,187
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,182

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $63,586
Record ID: 27,083
Year-to-Date Total: $37,182

Drevon Keene Turner works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Drevon earned $37,182 in 2026.

Caedon Casper

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$36,918

Base pay: $28,675
Overtime: $6,088
Other pay: $2,155
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,918

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $63,586
Record ID: 26,423
Year-to-Date Total: $36,918

Caedon Casper is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $36,918.

Aubrey Graves

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$36,428

Base pay: $28,500
Overtime: $5,796
Other pay: $2,132
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,428

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $63,586
Record ID: 26,428
Year-to-Date Total: $36,428

Aubrey Graves works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Aubrey earned $36,428 in 2026.

Micah Corley

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2024 total comp

$36,384

Base pay: $32,008
Overtime: $2,423
Other pay: $1,953
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,384

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $71,469
Record ID: 32,001
Year-to-Date Total: $36,730

Micah Corley holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $36,384.

Jason Whidby

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp

$36,286

Base pay: $32,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,382
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,286

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 39,330
Year-to-Date Total: $49,457

Jason Whidby is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2022 total compensation came to $36,286.

Derrik Burdette

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$36,243

Base pay: $28,547
Overtime: $5,573
Other pay: $2,123
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,243

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $63,586
Record ID: 26,415
Year-to-Date Total: $36,243

Derrik Burdette is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $36,243.

Jackson Woods

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$35,974

Base pay: $29,006
Overtime: $4,897
Other pay: $2,071
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,974

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $63,586
Record ID: 26,413
Year-to-Date Total: $35,974

Jackson Woods is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $35,974.

Richard Nichols

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$35,899

Base pay: $28,755
Overtime: $5,062
Other pay: $2,081
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,899

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $63,586
Record ID: 25,291
Year-to-Date Total: $35,899

Richard Nichols holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $35,899.

Matthew BrownMay be multiple

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$35,645

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $81,578
Record ID: 23,547
Year-to-Date Total: $35,645

Matthew Brown appears in Louisville Metro Police Department payroll as a Police Officer, with $35,645 reported in 2026 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.

Skylar Mcfarland

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp

$35,624

Base pay: $31,002
Overtime: $971
Other pay: $3,651
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,624

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $52,562
Record ID: 40,515
Year-to-Date Total: $42,385

Skylar Mcfarland works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Skylar earned $35,624 in 2022.

Caywanta Artis

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$35,382

Base pay: $28,593
Overtime: $4,726
Other pay: $2,063
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,382

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $63,586
Record ID: 26,407
Year-to-Date Total: $35,382

Caywanta Artis works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Caywanta earned $35,382 in 2026.

Kendrick Thomas

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$35,342

Base pay: $28,536
Overtime: $4,739
Other pay: $2,066
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,342

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $63,586
Record ID: 26,417
Year-to-Date Total: $35,342

Kendrick Thomas holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $35,342.

John Leonard

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp

$35,174

Base pay: $29,405
Overtime: $4,157
Other pay: $1,612
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,174

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 36,105
Year-to-Date Total: $51,481

John Leonard holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2022, their total compensation was $35,174.

Todd Dill

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$34,902

Base pay: $28,823
Overtime: $4,069
Other pay: $2,010
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,902

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $63,586
Record ID: 26,427
Year-to-Date Total: $34,902

Todd Dill is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $34,902.

Maeson Frymire

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$34,641

Base pay: $28,787
Overtime: $3,853
Other pay: $2,001
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,641

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $63,586
Record ID: 26,424
Year-to-Date Total: $34,641

Maeson Frymire holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,641.

Cory Watts

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$34,496

Base pay: $26,707
Overtime: $6,300
Other pay: $1,489
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,496

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $63,586
Record ID: 26,421
Year-to-Date Total: $34,496

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Cory Watts serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,496.

Brennan Keen

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$34,440

Base pay: $28,567
Overtime: $3,875
Other pay: $1,998
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,440

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $63,586
Record ID: 26,420
Year-to-Date Total: $34,440

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Brennan Keen serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,440.

Matthew Mason

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$34,368

Base pay: $28,547
Overtime: $3,824
Other pay: $1,997
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,368

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $63,586
Record ID: 26,426
Year-to-Date Total: $34,368

Matthew Mason works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Matthew earned $34,368 in 2026.

Matthew Ernst

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp

$34,349

Base pay: $28,556
Overtime: $2,458
Other pay: $3,335
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,349

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 37,397
Year-to-Date Total: $48,146

Matthew Ernst is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2022 total compensation came to $34,349.

Brian Sigrest

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$33,984

Base pay: $28,393
Overtime: $3,607
Other pay: $1,983
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,984

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $63,586
Record ID: 26,430
Year-to-Date Total: $33,984

Brian Sigrest is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $33,984.

Steven Underwood

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp

$33,965

Base pay: $28,455
Overtime: $898
Other pay: $4,611
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,965

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $57,741
Record ID: 39,916
Year-to-Date Total: $38,795

Steven Underwood is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2022 total compensation came to $33,965.

Noah Cole

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$33,885

Base pay: $28,060
Overtime: $4,020
Other pay: $1,805
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,885

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $80,246
Record ID: 24,266
Year-to-Date Total: $45,317

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Noah Cole serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $33,885.

Evelyn Robinson

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$33,800

Base pay: $32,048
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,752
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,800

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $82,909
Record ID: 23,868
Year-to-Date Total: $46,555

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Evelyn Robinson serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $33,800.

Stone Davidson

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$33,105

Base pay: $28,823
Overtime: $2,387
Other pay: $1,895
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,105

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $63,586
Record ID: 26,418
Year-to-Date Total: $33,105

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Stone Davidson serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $33,105.