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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

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

City of Seattle
$82,222 · 74
City of Cincinnati
$60,242 · 58
City of Memphis
$56,250 · 53
City of San Jose
$28,448 · 89

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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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.

Jared Reynolds

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp
$11,114
Base pay
$11,019
Overtime
$95
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$11,114

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate
$44,075
Record ID
41,341
Year-to-Date Total
$11,114

Jared Reynolds works as a Police Recruit for Louisville Metro Police Department. Jared earned $11,114 in 2022.

Jacob Gibson

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp
$11,102
Base pay
$10,398
Overtime
$704
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$11,102

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate
$50,066
Record ID
27,186
Year-to-Date Total
$12,503

Jacob Gibson works as a Police Recruit for Louisville Metro Police Department. Jacob earned $11,102 in 2026.

James House

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2025 total comp
$10,836
Base pay
$10,728
Overtime
$108
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$10,836

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate
$50,066
Record ID
20,284
Year-to-Date Total
$11,693

James House is a Police Recruit at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2025 total compensation came to $10,836.

Chaz Edwards

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2025 total comp
$10,702
Base pay
$7,702
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$10,702

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate
$50,066
Record ID
20,594
Year-to-Date Total
$10,702

Chaz Edwards is a Police Recruit at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2025 total compensation came to $10,702.

Devin Cusick

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2025 total comp
$10,702
Base pay
$7,702
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$10,702

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate
$50,066
Record ID
20,590
Year-to-Date Total
$10,702

Devin Cusick holds the role of Police Recruit at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $10,702.

Ethan Rich

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2023 total comp
$9,543
Base pay
$2,543
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,543

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate
$44,075
Record ID
14,532
Year-to-Date Total
$9,748

Ethan Rich works as a Police Recruit for Louisville Metro Police Department. Ethan earned $9,543 in 2023.

Daniel Jones

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp
$9,484
Base pay
$9,293
Overtime
$191
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,484

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate
$44,075
Record ID
40,874
Year-to-Date Total
$10,847

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Daniel Jones serves as a Police Recruit. Their 2022 pay totaled $9,484.

Phillip Shaw

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp
$9,451
Base pay
$9,324
Overtime
$127
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,451

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate
$44,075
Record ID
41,350
Year-to-Date Total
$10,976

Phillip Shaw is a Police Recruit at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2022 total compensation came to $9,451.

Alyssa Begel

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp
$9,419
Base pay
$9,324
Overtime
$95
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,419

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate
$44,075
Record ID
41,451
Year-to-Date Total
$9,419

Alyssa Begel holds the role of Police Recruit at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2022, their total compensation was $9,419.

Madison Haynes

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp
$9,419
Base pay
$9,324
Overtime
$95
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,419

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate
$44,075
Record ID
41,262
Year-to-Date Total
$9,419

Madison Haynes is a Police Recruit at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2022 total compensation came to $9,419.

Andrew Maranto

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp
$9,419
Base pay
$9,324
Overtime
$95
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,419

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate
$44,075
Record ID
41,333
Year-to-Date Total
$9,419

Andrew Maranto holds the role of Police Recruit at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2022, their total compensation was $9,419.

Tyler Lawrence

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp
$9,419
Base pay
$9,324
Overtime
$95
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,419

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate
$44,075
Record ID
41,335
Year-to-Date Total
$9,419

Tyler Lawrence works as a Police Recruit for Louisville Metro Police Department. Tyler earned $9,419 in 2022.

Brandon Buckner

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp
$9,419
Base pay
$9,324
Overtime
$95
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,419

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate
$44,075
Record ID
41,270
Year-to-Date Total
$9,419

Brandon Buckner works as a Police Recruit for Louisville Metro Police Department. Brandon earned $9,419 in 2022.

Bobbie James

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp
$9,419
Base pay
$9,324
Overtime
$95
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,419

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate
$44,075
Record ID
41,282
Year-to-Date Total
$9,419

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Bobbie James serves as a Police Recruit. Their 2022 pay totaled $9,419.

Andrew Posante

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp
$9,419
Base pay
$9,324
Overtime
$95
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,419

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate
$44,075
Record ID
41,290
Year-to-Date Total
$9,419

Andrew Posante is a Police Recruit at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2022 total compensation came to $9,419.

Yadiel Santiago-Rivera

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp
$9,419
Base pay
$9,324
Overtime
$95
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,419

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate
$44,075
Record ID
41,338
Year-to-Date Total
$9,419

Yadiel Santiago-Rivera holds the role of Police Recruit at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2022, their total compensation was $9,419.

Nickolas Wilt

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp
$9,419
Base pay
$9,324
Overtime
$95
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,419

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate
$44,075
Record ID
41,347
Year-to-Date Total
$9,419

Nickolas Wilt is a Police Recruit at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2022 total compensation came to $9,419.