Louisville Metro, Kentucky / Louisville Metro Police Department
Agency file
The Louisville Metro Police Department provides law enforcement and public safety — patrol, criminal investigation, and emergency response.
In 2026, this agency had 1,490 employees with median total compensation of $47,407; the highest distinct record was $142,185.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 1,490 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($47,407) — 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 $70,071 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $16,628. 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 | $114.9M — | 1,528 — | $82,072 — |
| 2023 | $119.5M ▲ 3.9% | 1,550 ▲ 1.4% | $82,577 ▲ 0.6% |
| 2024 | $137.4M ▲ 15.0% | 1,564 ▲ 0.9% | $95,309 ▲ 15.4% |
| 2025 | $142.2M ▲ 3.5% | 1,576 ▲ 0.8% | $96,380 ▲ 1.1% |
| 2026 | $67.8M ▼ 52.3% | 1,490 ▼ 5.5% | $47,407 ▼ 50.8% |
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Record list
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Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Erik Velten is a Police Sergeant at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2023 total compensation came to $11,065.
Traffic Guard II/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Lorna Wilson is a Traffic Guard II at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $11,034.
Traffic Guard III/Louisville Metro Police Department
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At Louisville Metro Police Department, Sheila Czaja serves as a Traffic Guard III. Their 2026 pay totaled $10,867.
Traffic Guard II/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Chellie Hudson holds the role of Traffic Guard II at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $10,863.
Tow-In Equipment Operator 5Day/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Micheal Jones holds the role of Tow-In Equipment Operator 5Day at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $10,849.
Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Katie Crews works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Katie earned $10,842 in 2022.
Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department
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James House is a Police Recruit at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2025 total compensation came to $10,836.
Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department
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At Louisville Metro Police Department, Paul Fowler serves as a Police Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,762.
Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Gerald Hedges is a Police Sergeant at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2023 total compensation came to $10,709.
Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Chaz Edwards is a Police Recruit at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2025 total compensation came to $10,702.
Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Devin Cusick holds the role of Police Recruit at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $10,702.
Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department
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William Cardell is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2025 total compensation came to $10,630.
Victim Services Specialist I/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Dania Britt is a Victim Services Specialist I at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $10,595.
Traffic Guard II/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Lynda Kettenburg is a Traffic Guard II at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $10,489.
Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Alex Linov holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2022, their total compensation was $10,487.
Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Kyle Stockton is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2023 total compensation came to $10,414.
Traffic Guard II/Louisville Metro Police Department
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At Louisville Metro Police Department, Gwendolyn Amos serves as a Traffic Guard II. Their 2026 pay totaled $10,401.
Traffic Guard II/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Scott Fromme is a Traffic Guard II at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $10,226.
Police Lieutenant/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Shawn Hoover is a Police Lieutenant at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2024 total compensation came to $10,208.
Lmpd Service Center Technician/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Tonisha Greer is a Lmpd Service Center Technician at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2025 total compensation came to $10,155.
Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Saraanne Pickering holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $10,146.
Traffic Guard II/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Alexandra Rosa works as a Traffic Guard II for Louisville Metro Police Department. Alexandra earned $10,015 in 2026.
Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department
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At Louisville Metro Police Department, Kevin Casper serves as a Police Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,006.
Traffic Guard I/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Judy Minnett is a Traffic Guard I at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $9,957.
Information Process Technician I/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Demetria Fykes holds the role of Information Process Technician I at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $9,942.
Traffic Guard II/Louisville Metro Police Department
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At Louisville Metro Police Department, Sherree Keene serves as a Traffic Guard II. Their 2026 pay totaled $9,940.
Systems Analyst/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Keenrruy Murillo is a Systems Analyst at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $9,932.
Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Shawn Hamilton is a Police Sergeant at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2023 total compensation came to $9,784.
Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department
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At Louisville Metro Police Department, Brian Griffin serves as a Police Sergeant. Their 2022 pay totaled $9,631.
Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Nickolas Wilt holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $9,617.
Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Ethan Rich works as a Police Recruit for Louisville Metro Police Department. Ethan earned $9,543 in 2023.
Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department
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At Louisville Metro Police Department, Daniel Jones serves as a Police Recruit. Their 2022 pay totaled $9,484.
Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Phillip Shaw is a Police Recruit at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2022 total compensation came to $9,451.
Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Alyssa Begel holds the role of Police Recruit at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2022, their total compensation was $9,419.
Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Madison Haynes is a Police Recruit at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2022 total compensation came to $9,419.
Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Andrew Maranto holds the role of Police Recruit at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2022, their total compensation was $9,419.
Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Tyler Lawrence works as a Police Recruit for Louisville Metro Police Department. Tyler earned $9,419 in 2022.
Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Brandon Buckner works as a Police Recruit for Louisville Metro Police Department. Brandon earned $9,419 in 2022.
Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department
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At Louisville Metro Police Department, Bobbie James serves as a Police Recruit. Their 2022 pay totaled $9,419.
Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Andrew Posante is a Police Recruit at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2022 total compensation came to $9,419.