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 Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Caedon Casper is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $36,918.
Criminal Justice Specialist/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Shelby Thomas holds the role of Criminal Justice Specialist at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $36,785.
Property Room Clerk Tr - Police/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Alexis Phillips is a Property Room Clerk Tr - Police at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2022 total compensation came to $36,724.
Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Aubrey Graves works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Aubrey earned $36,428 in 2026.
Civilian Investigator/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Debra Lang works as a Civilian Investigator for Louisville Metro Police Department. Debra earned $36,388 in 2026.
Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Micah Corley holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $36,384.
Information Process Technician/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Stanley Duffy works as a Information Process Technician for Louisville Metro Police Department. Stanley earned $36,362 in 2022.
Strategic Crime Intel Analyst/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Jessica Rouse holds the role of Strategic Crime Intel Analyst at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2022, their total compensation was $36,334.
Personnel Coordinator/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Andrea Harshfield is a Personnel Coordinator at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2025 total compensation came to $36,333.
Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Jason Whidby is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2022 total compensation came to $36,286.
Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Derrik Burdette is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $36,243.
Property Room Supvsr/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Karissa Cambron is a Property Room Supvsr at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $36,079.
Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Jackson Woods is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $35,974.
Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Richard Nichols holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $35,899.
Police Performance Auditor/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Abigail Freedman holds the role of Police Performance Auditor at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $35,875.
Police Performance Auditor/Louisville Metro Police Department
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At Louisville Metro Police Department, Christal Metts serves as a Police Performance Auditor. Their 2026 pay totaled $35,875.
Police Performance Auditor/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Conrad Lanham works as a Police Performance Auditor for Louisville Metro Police Department. Conrad earned $35,875 in 2026.
Police Performance Auditor/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Deborah Mitchell works as a Police Performance Auditor for Louisville Metro Police Department. Deborah earned $35,875 in 2026.
Police Performance Auditor/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Rachel Davis holds the role of Police Performance Auditor at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $35,873.
Crime Center Manager/Louisville Metro Police Department
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At Louisville Metro Police Department, Samantha Bouse serves as a Crime Center Manager. Their 2026 pay totaled $35,760.
Open Records Specialist/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Matthew Ingram holds the role of Open Records Specialist at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $35,753.
Crime Scene Technician I/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Erin Wright holds the role of Crime Scene Technician I at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $35,688.
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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.
Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Skylar Mcfarland works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Skylar earned $35,624 in 2022.
Lmpd Technical Services Supervisor/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Devarsh Shah is a Lmpd Technical Services Supervisor at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $35,597.
Open Records Specialist/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Michael Medley is a Open Records Specialist at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2025 total compensation came to $35,566.
Polygraph Technician/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Mark Bratcher works as a Polygraph Technician for Louisville Metro Police Department. Mark earned $35,558 in 2026.
False Alarm Coordinator/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Lisa Keller holds the role of False Alarm Coordinator at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $35,551.
Instructional Design Specialist/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Jessica Newton holds the role of Instructional Design Specialist at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $35,477.
Civilian Investigator/Louisville Metro Police Department
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At Louisville Metro Police Department, Timothy Crowell serves as a Civilian Investigator. Their 2026 pay totaled $35,397.
Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Caywanta Artis works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Caywanta earned $35,382 in 2026.
Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Kendrick Thomas holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $35,342.
Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department
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John Leonard holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2022, their total compensation was $35,174.
Victim Services Specialist I/Louisville Metro Police Department
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At Louisville Metro Police Department, Olivia Meeker serves as a Victim Services Specialist I. Their 2025 pay totaled $35,167.
Public Information Specialist/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Aaron Ellis is a Public Information Specialist at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $35,073.
Tactical Crime Intel Analyst/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Ashley Gruner holds the role of Tactical Crime Intel Analyst at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,996.
Open Records Specialist/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Toyia Hubbard holds the role of Open Records Specialist at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,917.
Police Performance Auditor/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Samantha Childress works as a Police Performance Auditor for Louisville Metro Police Department. Samantha earned $34,915 in 2026.
Police Performance Auditor/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Trendra Warner is a Police Performance Auditor at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $34,915.
Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Todd Dill is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $34,902.