Louisville Metro, Kentucky / Louisville Metro Police Department / Police Recruit

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Police Recruit

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

218 employees hold this title in Louisville Metro Police Department. Median total compensation for the role is $9,513, below the department median of $47,407.

Employees: 218
Total payroll: $3.2M
Role median: $9,513
Agency median: $47,407
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$0$56,975+

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How total compensation varies among the 218 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.

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This role across Louisville Metro, Kentucky

Police Recruit is held in 2 Louisville Metro, Kentucky departments. In Louisville Metro Police Department, the median of $9,513 ranks #2 of 2.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Louisville Metro Police

$16,083 · 47

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

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Police Recruit beyond Louisville Metro, Kentucky

This role is reported in 6 jurisdictions. In Louisville Metro, Kentucky, the median of $10,702 ranks #6 of 6. See Police Recruit across all of Louisville Metro, Kentucky →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

$82,222 · 74

$60,242 · 58

$56,250 · 53

$28,448 · 89

City of Phoenix, Arizona

$25,848 · 402

Median total compensation for comparable Police Recruitroles 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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Parker Dunn

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$14,203

Base pay: $13,094
Overtime: $1,108
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $14,203

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $50,066
Record ID: 26,967
Year-to-Date Total: $15,837

Parker Dunn is a Police Recruit at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $14,203.

Andrew Johnson

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp

$14,101

Base pay: $14,062
Overtime: $39
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $14,101

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 38,625
Year-to-Date Total: $15,711

Andrew Johnson works as a Police Recruit for Louisville Metro Police Department. Andrew earned $14,101 in 2022.

Keegan Baker

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$14,087

Base pay: $13,239
Overtime: $848
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $14,087

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $50,066
Record ID: 27,068
Year-to-Date Total: $15,721

Keegan Baker works as a Police Recruit for Louisville Metro Police Department. Keegan earned $14,087 in 2026.

Noah Cunningham

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2024 total comp

$14,086

Base pay: $13,175
Overtime: $911
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $14,086

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $47,674
Record ID: 34,236
Year-to-Date Total: $15,124

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Noah Cunningham serves as a Police Recruit. Their 2024 pay totaled $14,086.

Charles Pearson

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2023 total comp

$13,712

Base pay: $9,218
Overtime: $494
Other pay: $4,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $13,712

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $46,280
Record ID: 14,972
Year-to-Date Total: $13,849

Charles Pearson is a Police Recruit at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2023 total compensation came to $13,712.

Mohammed Ali

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2023 total comp

$13,641

Base pay: $8,815
Overtime: $826
Other pay: $4,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $13,641

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $44,075
Record ID: 14,779
Year-to-Date Total: $14,734

Mohammed Ali holds the role of Police Recruit at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $13,641.

Jamal Amalou

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2023 total comp

$13,585

Base pay: $8,773
Overtime: $812
Other pay: $4,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $13,585

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $44,075
Record ID: 13,199
Year-to-Date Total: $16,888

Jamal Amalou holds the role of Police Recruit at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $13,585.

Austin Murphy

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2023 total comp

$13,522

Base pay: $8,815
Overtime: $707
Other pay: $4,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $13,522

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $44,075
Record ID: 14,758
Year-to-Date Total: $14,614

Austin Murphy is a Police Recruit at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2023 total compensation came to $13,522.

Charles Campbell

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$13,275

Base pay: $11,540
Overtime: $1,735
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $13,275

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $60,008
Record ID: 27,331
Year-to-Date Total: $13,275

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Charles Campbell serves as a Police Recruit. Their 2026 pay totaled $13,275.

Jacob Hall

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$13,258

Base pay: $11,540
Overtime: $1,718
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $13,258

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $60,008
Record ID: 27,310
Year-to-Date Total: $13,258

Jacob Hall is a Police Recruit at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $13,258.

Liam Clark

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$13,236

Base pay: $11,540
Overtime: $1,696
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $13,236

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $60,008
Record ID: 27,308
Year-to-Date Total: $13,236

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Liam Clark serves as a Police Recruit. Their 2026 pay totaled $13,236.

Trent Foster

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$13,223

Base pay: $11,540
Overtime: $1,683
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $13,223

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $60,008
Record ID: 27,326
Year-to-Date Total: $13,223

Trent Foster holds the role of Police Recruit at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $13,223.

Jena Mcdermott

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$13,172

Base pay: $11,540
Overtime: $1,632
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $13,172

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $60,008
Record ID: 27,359
Year-to-Date Total: $13,172

Jena Mcdermott works as a Police Recruit for Louisville Metro Police Department. Jena earned $13,172 in 2026.

Devin Miller

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$13,146

Base pay: $11,540
Overtime: $1,606
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $13,146

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $60,008
Record ID: 27,349
Year-to-Date Total: $13,146

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Devin Miller serves as a Police Recruit. Their 2026 pay totaled $13,146.

Patrick Wheat-Lindsey

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$13,124

Base pay: $11,540
Overtime: $1,584
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $13,124

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $60,008
Record ID: 24,980
Year-to-Date Total: $13,124

Patrick Wheat-Lindsey holds the role of Police Recruit at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $13,124.

Charles Berry

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$13,115

Base pay: $11,540
Overtime: $1,575
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $13,115

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $60,008
Record ID: 27,311
Year-to-Date Total: $13,115

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Charles Berry serves as a Police Recruit. Their 2026 pay totaled $13,115.

Garrett Thornsberry

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$13,094

Base pay: $11,540
Overtime: $1,554
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $13,094

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $60,008
Record ID: 27,306
Year-to-Date Total: $13,094

Garrett Thornsberry is a Police Recruit at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $13,094.

Andy Calloway

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$13,059

Base pay: $11,540
Overtime: $1,519
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $13,059

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $60,008
Record ID: 27,328
Year-to-Date Total: $13,059

Andy Calloway holds the role of Police Recruit at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $13,059.

Aaron Branch

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$13,059

Base pay: $11,540
Overtime: $1,519
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $13,059

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $60,008
Record ID: 27,471
Year-to-Date Total: $13,059

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Aaron Branch serves as a Police Recruit. Their 2026 pay totaled $13,059.

Rudy Williams

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$13,042

Base pay: $11,540
Overtime: $1,502
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $13,042

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $60,008
Record ID: 27,377
Year-to-Date Total: $13,042

Rudy Williams holds the role of Police Recruit at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $13,042.

Bryan Murphy

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$13,042

Base pay: $11,540
Overtime: $1,502
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $13,042

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $60,008
Record ID: 27,383
Year-to-Date Total: $13,042

Bryan Murphy is a Police Recruit at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $13,042.

Michael Barrick

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$13,042

Base pay: $11,540
Overtime: $1,502
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $13,042

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $60,008
Record ID: 27,337
Year-to-Date Total: $13,042

Michael Barrick is a Police Recruit at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $13,042.

Noah Maguire

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$13,020

Base pay: $11,540
Overtime: $1,480
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $13,020

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $60,008
Record ID: 27,354
Year-to-Date Total: $13,020

Noah Maguire holds the role of Police Recruit at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $13,020.

Jacob Johnson

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$13,003

Base pay: $11,540
Overtime: $1,463
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $13,003

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $60,008
Record ID: 27,430
Year-to-Date Total: $13,003

Jacob Johnson works as a Police Recruit for Louisville Metro Police Department. Jacob earned $13,003 in 2026.

Andrew Blanton

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$12,990

Base pay: $11,540
Overtime: $1,450
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $12,990

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $60,008
Record ID: 27,343
Year-to-Date Total: $12,990

Andrew Blanton holds the role of Police Recruit at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $12,990.

Cameron Singer

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$12,981

Base pay: $11,540
Overtime: $1,441
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $12,981

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $60,008
Record ID: 27,457
Year-to-Date Total: $12,981

Cameron Singer is a Police Recruit at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $12,981.

Brandon Singleton

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$12,977

Base pay: $11,540
Overtime: $1,437
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $12,977

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $60,008
Record ID: 27,371
Year-to-Date Total: $12,977

Brandon Singleton works as a Police Recruit for Louisville Metro Police Department. Brandon earned $12,977 in 2026.

Wyatt Potter

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$12,959

Base pay: $11,540
Overtime: $1,419
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $12,959

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $60,008
Record ID: 27,307
Year-to-Date Total: $12,959

Wyatt Potter holds the role of Police Recruit at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $12,959.

Anthony Biggers

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$12,959

Base pay: $11,540
Overtime: $1,419
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $12,959

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $60,008
Record ID: 27,365
Year-to-Date Total: $12,959

Anthony Biggers is a Police Recruit at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $12,959.

Preston Blandford

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$12,925

Base pay: $11,540
Overtime: $1,385
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $12,925

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $60,008
Record ID: 27,305
Year-to-Date Total: $12,925

Preston Blandford works as a Police Recruit for Louisville Metro Police Department. Preston earned $12,925 in 2026.

Blake Royal

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$12,902

Base pay: $12,902
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $12,902

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $50,066
Record ID: 27,177
Year-to-Date Total: $13,188

Blake Royal works as a Police Recruit for Louisville Metro Police Department. Blake earned $12,902 in 2026.

Nickolas Palummo

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$12,886

Base pay: $11,540
Overtime: $1,346
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $12,886

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $60,008
Record ID: 27,309
Year-to-Date Total: $12,886

Nickolas Palummo is a Police Recruit at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $12,886.

Ethan Heid

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$12,685

Base pay: $11,746
Overtime: $939
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $12,685

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $50,066
Record ID: 27,194
Year-to-Date Total: $14,242

Ethan Heid is a Police Recruit at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $12,685.

Drevon Keene Turner

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2025 total comp

$12,433

Base pay: $9,628
Overtime: $2,805
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $12,433

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $50,066
Record ID: 20,426
Year-to-Date Total: $12,433

Drevon Keene Turner works as a Police Recruit for Louisville Metro Police Department. Drevon earned $12,433 in 2025.

Jacob Brocato

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp

$12,419

Base pay: $9,324
Overtime: $95
Other pay: $3,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $12,419

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $44,075
Record ID: 41,274
Year-to-Date Total: $12,419

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Jacob Brocato serves as a Police Recruit. Their 2022 pay totaled $12,419.

Alessandro Gutierrez Tamayo

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp

$11,736

Base pay: $11,736
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,736

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 40,500
Year-to-Date Total: $13,212

Alessandro Gutierrez Tamayo works as a Police Recruit for Louisville Metro Police Department. Alessandro earned $11,736 in 2022.

Chad Gathings Jr

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2025 total comp

$11,669

Base pay: $8,618
Overtime: $52
Other pay: $3,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,669

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $47,674
Record ID: 19,646
Year-to-Date Total: $12,336

Chad Gathings Jr holds the role of Police Recruit at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $11,669.