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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Cooper Simon

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$54,236

Base pay: $36,365
Overtime: $14,906
Other pay: $2,966
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,236

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $78,790
Record ID: 25,327
Year-to-Date Total: $54,236

Cooper Simon is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $54,236.

Alec Bosley

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$54,199

Base pay: $37,213
Overtime: $14,097
Other pay: $2,889
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,199

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $78,790
Record ID: 24,989
Year-to-Date Total: $54,199

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Alec Bosley serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,199.

Danielle Smith

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$54,186

Base pay: $42,048
Overtime: $9,552
Other pay: $2,587
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,186

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $84,406
Record ID: 22,961
Year-to-Date Total: $54,186

Danielle Smith is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $54,186.

Seth Lee

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$54,169

Base pay: $40,083
Overtime: $11,383
Other pay: $2,703
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,169

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $84,406
Record ID: 26,656
Year-to-Date Total: $54,169

Seth Lee works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Seth earned $54,169 in 2026.

Stephen Ates

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2025 total comp

$54,090

Base pay: $44,659
Overtime: $6,495
Other pay: $2,936
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,090

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $80,246
Record ID: 17,954
Year-to-Date Total: $57,914

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Stephen Ates serves as a Police Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,090.

Nicholas Ulery

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$54,082

Base pay: $39,630
Overtime: $11,710
Other pay: $2,742
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,082

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $84,406
Record ID: 23,545
Year-to-Date Total: $54,082

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Nicholas Ulery serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,082.

Juliano Lutz

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$54,080

Base pay: $37,325
Overtime: $13,870
Other pay: $2,885
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,080

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $78,790
Record ID: 25,027
Year-to-Date Total: $54,080

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Juliano Lutz serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,080.

Christopher Dugan

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$54,011

Base pay: $39,113
Overtime: $12,138
Other pay: $2,760
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,011

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $82,909
Record ID: 23,220
Year-to-Date Total: $54,011

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Christopher Dugan serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,011.

Alan Ware

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$54,007

Base pay: $38,957
Overtime: $12,284
Other pay: $2,766
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,007

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $84,406
Record ID: 22,907
Year-to-Date Total: $54,007

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Alan Ware serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,007.

Bryan Gillis

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$53,932

Base pay: $42,892
Overtime: $8,517
Other pay: $2,523
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,932

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $92,082
Record ID: 22,184
Year-to-Date Total: $53,932

Bryan Gillis works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Bryan earned $53,932 in 2026.

Timothy Mcconnell

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$53,930

Base pay: $44,102
Overtime: $7,373
Other pay: $2,454
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,930

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $95,555
Record ID: 21,544
Year-to-Date Total: $53,930

Timothy Mcconnell holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,930.

Angel Pacheco

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$53,925

Base pay: $37,583
Overtime: $13,477
Other pay: $2,865
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,925

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $80,246
Record ID: 24,619
Year-to-Date Total: $53,925

Angel Pacheco works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Angel earned $53,925 in 2026.

Levi Mcdermott

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$53,879

Base pay: $38,308
Overtime: $12,780
Other pay: $2,791
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,879

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $82,909
Record ID: 22,539
Year-to-Date Total: $53,879

Levi Mcdermott holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,879.

Jackson Evans

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$53,864

Base pay: $38,611
Overtime: $12,470
Other pay: $2,782
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,864

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $81,578
Record ID: 23,631
Year-to-Date Total: $53,864

Jackson Evans is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $53,864.

Jonathan Robbins

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$53,848

Base pay: $39,856
Overtime: $11,298
Other pay: $2,694
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,848

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $85,946
Record ID: 23,055
Year-to-Date Total: $53,848

Jonathan Robbins is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $53,848.

Dale Cottongim

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$53,826

Base pay: $43,746
Overtime: $7,615
Other pay: $2,464
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,826

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $95,555
Record ID: 20,832
Year-to-Date Total: $65,329

Dale Cottongim holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,826.

Jonathan Cornett

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$53,793

Base pay: $33,776
Overtime: $16,845
Other pay: $3,173
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,793

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $69,680
Record ID: 26,209
Year-to-Date Total: $53,793

Jonathan Cornett is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $53,793.

Deante Daniels

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$53,755

Base pay: $36,365
Overtime: $14,451
Other pay: $2,939
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,755

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $78,790
Record ID: 24,973
Year-to-Date Total: $53,755

Deante Daniels works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Deante earned $53,755 in 2026.

Michael Perry

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$53,699

Base pay: $44,102
Overtime: $7,153
Other pay: $2,444
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,699

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $95,555
Record ID: 21,057
Year-to-Date Total: $53,699

Michael Perry is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $53,699.

John Benzing

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$53,671

Base pay: $42,540
Overtime: $8,206
Other pay: $2,925
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,671

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $92,082
Record ID: 21,679
Year-to-Date Total: $61,908

John Benzing is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $53,671.

Collin King

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$53,662

Base pay: $44,266
Overtime: $6,963
Other pay: $2,434
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,662

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $93,829
Record ID: 21,443
Year-to-Date Total: $53,662

Collin King works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Collin earned $53,662 in 2026.

Earnest Cansler

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$53,658

Base pay: $38,389
Overtime: $12,484
Other pay: $2,785
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,658

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $84,406
Record ID: 23,334
Year-to-Date Total: $53,658

Earnest Cansler is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $53,658.

James Walsh

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$53,654

Base pay: $39,657
Overtime: $11,291
Other pay: $2,706
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,654

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $82,909
Record ID: 23,516
Year-to-Date Total: $53,654

James Walsh is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $53,654.

Chase Barnett

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp

$53,649

Base pay: $41,645
Overtime: $6,774
Other pay: $5,230
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,649

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $69,160
Record ID: 38,391
Year-to-Date Total: $61,392

Chase Barnett is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2022 total compensation came to $53,649.

James Fischer

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$53,592

Base pay: $41,592
Overtime: $9,408
Other pay: $2,592
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,592

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $82,909
Record ID: 23,221
Year-to-Date Total: $53,592

James Fischer holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,592.

Eric Schmitt

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$53,576

Base pay: $38,712
Overtime: $12,102
Other pay: $2,762
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,576

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $81,578
Record ID: 22,047
Year-to-Date Total: $53,576

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Eric Schmitt serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,576.

Joseph Gonzales

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$53,520

Base pay: $40,145
Overtime: $10,705
Other pay: $2,670
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,520

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $85,946
Record ID: 24,874
Year-to-Date Total: $53,520

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Joseph Gonzales serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,520.

Joseph Hornback

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$53,520

Base pay: $37,398
Overtime: $13,279
Other pay: $2,844
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,520

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $81,578
Record ID: 23,985
Year-to-Date Total: $53,520

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Joseph Hornback serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,520.

Donald Johnson

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp

$53,446

Base pay: $37,119
Overtime: $13,679
Other pay: $2,647
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,446

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $69,160
Record ID: 41,129
Year-to-Date Total: $58,891

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Donald Johnson serves as a Police Officer. Their 2022 pay totaled $53,446.

Zachary Hill

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$53,436

Base pay: $37,341
Overtime: $13,245
Other pay: $2,850
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,436

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $78,790
Record ID: 25,229
Year-to-Date Total: $53,436

Zachary Hill works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Zachary earned $53,436 in 2026.

Garland Webb

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$53,430

Base pay: $38,724
Overtime: $11,930
Other pay: $2,776
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,430

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $78,790
Record ID: 25,600
Year-to-Date Total: $53,430

Garland Webb is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $53,430.

Carlyn Alexander

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$53,416

Base pay: $41,577
Overtime: $9,259
Other pay: $2,581
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,416

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $85,946
Record ID: 23,404
Year-to-Date Total: $53,416

Carlyn Alexander is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $53,416.

Garrett Fish

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$53,372

Base pay: $37,325
Overtime: $13,200
Other pay: $2,847
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,372

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $78,790
Record ID: 24,801
Year-to-Date Total: $53,372

Garrett Fish works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Garrett earned $53,372 in 2026.

Heather Gregory

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$53,331

Base pay: $44,102
Overtime: $6,801
Other pay: $2,427
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,331

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $95,555
Record ID: 21,097
Year-to-Date Total: $53,331

Heather Gregory works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Heather earned $53,331 in 2026.

Vaun Brannock

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$53,321

Base pay: $43,016
Overtime: $7,823
Other pay: $2,482
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,321

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $89,024
Record ID: 23,227
Year-to-Date Total: $53,321

Vaun Brannock holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,321.

Jeremiah Nimmo

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$53,309

Base pay: $41,808
Overtime: $8,579
Other pay: $2,922
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,309

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $90,584
Record ID: 22,309
Year-to-Date Total: $61,002

Jeremiah Nimmo is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $53,309.

Christopher Priel

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$53,249

Base pay: $39,667
Overtime: $10,900
Other pay: $2,681
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,249

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $85,946
Record ID: 22,814
Year-to-Date Total: $53,249

Christopher Priel holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,249.

Isaiah Young

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$53,202

Base pay: $37,619
Overtime: $12,760
Other pay: $2,822
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,202

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $78,790
Record ID: 24,700
Year-to-Date Total: $53,202

Isaiah Young works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Isaiah earned $53,202 in 2026.

Robert Hall

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$53,197

Base pay: $37,325
Overtime: $13,035
Other pay: $2,838
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,197

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $78,790
Record ID: 25,387
Year-to-Date Total: $53,197

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Robert Hall serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,197.

Lonzo Mcconico

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$53,183

Base pay: $39,936
Overtime: $10,580
Other pay: $2,666
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,183

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $84,406
Record ID: 22,915
Year-to-Date Total: $53,183

Lonzo Mcconico holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,183.