Louisville Metro, Kentucky / Louisville Metro Police Department

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Louisville Metro Police Department

Source file: Louisville Metro — Employee Salaries / ingested Jun 18, 2026

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.

Year: 2026
Total payroll: $67.8M
Employees: 1,490
Median total: $47,407
Highest record: $142,185

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$0$88,665+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

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.

Average pay composition

Base — $35,764 (79%)
Overtime — $7,841 (17%)
Other — $1,895 (4%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$16,628

$29,963

$47,407

$57,001

$70,071

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).

Largest job titles

794 · $49,416

171 · $62,614

61 · $73,621

48 · $16,199

48 · $13,031

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

Year over year

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%

Compare

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Louisville Metro Police Louisville Metro, Kentucky96% match
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Record list

Employees

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Matthew Martin

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$54,391

Base pay: $40,274
Overtime: $11,405
Other pay: $2,713
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,391

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $84,406
Record ID: 22,917
Year-to-Date Total: $54,391

Matthew Martin is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $54,391.

Ashley Gruner

Lmpd Service Center Technician/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp

$54,338

Base pay: $47,553
Overtime: $2,980
Other pay: $3,804
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,338

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $43,680
Record ID: 37,817
Year-to-Date Total: $56,838

Ashley Gruner holds the role of Lmpd Service Center Technician at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2022, their total compensation was $54,338.

Matthew Metzler

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$54,281

Base pay: $44,056
Overtime: $7,752
Other pay: $2,473
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,281

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $95,555
Record ID: 21,394
Year-to-Date Total: $54,281

Matthew Metzler is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $54,281.

Stephanie Leverenz

Victim Services Specialist II/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp

$54,276

Base pay: $51,776
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,276

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $52,374
Record ID: 39,600
Year-to-Date Total: $57,036

Stephanie Leverenz works as a Victim Services Specialist II for Louisville Metro Police Department. Stephanie earned $54,276 in 2022.

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.

Stacy Humphrey

Property Room Clerk - Police/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp

$54,189

Base pay: $50,776
Overtime: $412
Other pay: $3,001
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,189

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $46,114
Record ID: 36,282
Year-to-Date Total: $56,689

Stacy Humphrey holds the role of Property Room Clerk - Police at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2022, their total compensation was $54,189.

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.

Charles Grider

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$54,046

Base pay: $49,261
Overtime: $2,572
Other pay: $2,213
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,046

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $105,934
Record ID: 22,063
Year-to-Date Total: $54,046

Charles Grider holds the role of Police Sergeant at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,046.

Timothy Ellyson

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$54,022

Base pay: $51,030
Overtime: $855
Other pay: $2,138
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,022

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $104,166
Record ID: 22,767
Year-to-Date Total: $54,022

Timothy Ellyson works as a Police Sergeant for Louisville Metro Police Department. Timothy earned $54,022 in 2026.

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.

Shannon Shafer

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$53,903

Base pay: $50,842
Overtime: $921
Other pay: $2,140
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,903

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $109,554
Record ID: 21,635
Year-to-Date Total: $53,903

Shannon Shafer holds the role of Police Sergeant at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,903.

Donavis Duncan

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$53,892

Base pay: $45,111
Overtime: $6,385
Other pay: $2,397
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,892

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $98,925
Record ID: 23,527
Year-to-Date Total: $53,892

Donavis Duncan holds the role of Police Sergeant at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,892.

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.

Shay Rausch

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$53,533

Base pay: $46,912
Overtime: $4,325
Other pay: $2,296
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,533

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $102,315
Record ID: 23,199
Year-to-Date Total: $53,533

Shay Rausch is a Police Sergeant at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $53,533.

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.

Erick King

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$53,505

Base pay: $48,893
Overtime: $2,406
Other pay: $2,206
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,505

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $105,934
Record ID: 22,134
Year-to-Date Total: $53,505

Erick King holds the role of Police Sergeant at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,505.

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.