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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Record list

Employees

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Frank Taylor

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$46,275

Base pay: $39,314
Overtime: $4,615
Other pay: $2,346
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,275

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $84,406
Record ID: 26,655
Year-to-Date Total: $46,275

Frank Taylor holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,275.

Jared Vinson

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$46,241

Base pay: $37,700
Overtime: $6,098
Other pay: $2,443
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,241

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $81,578
Record ID: 23,770
Year-to-Date Total: $46,241

Jared Vinson holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,241.

Kelly Greer

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$46,228

Base pay: $40,501
Overtime: $3,443
Other pay: $2,283
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,228

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $87,443
Record ID: 22,462
Year-to-Date Total: $46,228

Kelly Greer holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,228.

Nicholas Brauner

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$46,225

Base pay: $39,139
Overtime: $4,728
Other pay: $2,358
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,225

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $84,406
Record ID: 22,241
Year-to-Date Total: $46,225

Nicholas Brauner is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $46,225.

Benjamin Sargent

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2023 total comp

$46,214

Base pay: $32,938
Overtime: $10,479
Other pay: $2,797
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,214

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $68,016
Record ID: 10,966
Year-to-Date Total: $52,549

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Benjamin Sargent serves as a Police Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $46,214.

John King

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$46,212

Base pay: $36,779
Overtime: $6,935
Other pay: $2,498
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,212

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $80,246
Record ID: 24,644
Year-to-Date Total: $46,212

At Louisville Metro Police Department, John King serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,212.

Jonathon Bryant

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$46,205

Base pay: $44,102
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,102
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,205

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $95,555
Record ID: 21,145
Year-to-Date Total: $46,205

Jonathon Bryant works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Jonathon earned $46,205 in 2026.

Brian Hamblen

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$46,064

Base pay: $39,917
Overtime: $3,455
Other pay: $2,692
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,064

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $85,946
Record ID: 23,177
Year-to-Date Total: $53,782

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Brian Hamblen serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,064.

Cameron Slayton

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$46,052

Base pay: $36,365
Overtime: $7,170
Other pay: $2,518
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,052

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $78,790
Record ID: 24,803
Year-to-Date Total: $46,052

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Cameron Slayton serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,052.

Jeremy Mcgill

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$46,044

Base pay: $40,358
Overtime: $3,405
Other pay: $2,280
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,044

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $87,443
Record ID: 22,625
Year-to-Date Total: $46,044

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Jeremy Mcgill serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,044.

Daryl Williams

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$46,016

Base pay: $38,076
Overtime: $5,531
Other pay: $2,409
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,016

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $80,246
Record ID: 24,050
Year-to-Date Total: $46,016

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Daryl Williams serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,016.

Larry Waford

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$46,010

Base pay: $39,226
Overtime: $4,444
Other pay: $2,341
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,010

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $82,909
Record ID: 21,917
Year-to-Date Total: $46,010

Larry Waford holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,010.

Adrien Kooyman

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$46,009

Base pay: $35,779
Overtime: $7,675
Other pay: $2,554
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,009

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $78,790
Record ID: 25,683
Year-to-Date Total: $46,009

Adrien Kooyman holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,009.

Hugh Hobbs

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$45,974

Base pay: $37,947
Overtime: $5,608
Other pay: $2,419
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,974

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $78,790
Record ID: 25,515
Year-to-Date Total: $45,974

Hugh Hobbs is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $45,974.

Erik Grismer

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$45,962

Base pay: $37,475
Overtime: $6,042
Other pay: $2,445
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,962

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $80,246
Record ID: 23,186
Year-to-Date Total: $45,962

Erik Grismer is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $45,962.

Jaren Crittenden

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$45,915

Base pay: $32,516
Overtime: $10,604
Other pay: $2,796
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,915

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $69,680
Record ID: 26,358
Year-to-Date Total: $45,915

Jaren Crittenden is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $45,915.

Larry Riley

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$45,907

Base pay: $40,358
Overtime: $3,275
Other pay: $2,273
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,907

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $87,443
Record ID: 21,650
Year-to-Date Total: $45,907

Larry Riley works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Larry earned $45,907 in 2026.

James Conley

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$45,890

Base pay: $41,088
Overtime: $2,568
Other pay: $2,234
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,890

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $89,024
Record ID: 22,743
Year-to-Date Total: $45,890

James Conley holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,890.

Evan Mauck

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$45,881

Base pay: $37,696
Overtime: $5,760
Other pay: $2,424
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,881

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $81,578
Record ID: 23,677
Year-to-Date Total: $45,881

Evan Mauck holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,881.

Christina Gaddis

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp

$45,879

Base pay: $39,873
Overtime: $1,176
Other pay: $4,830
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,879

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $70,283
Record ID: 37,825
Year-to-Date Total: $58,483

Christina Gaddis is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2022 total compensation came to $45,879.

Vladimir Aguilera Perez

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$45,854

Base pay: $38,420
Overtime: $5,068
Other pay: $2,367
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,854

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $82,909
Record ID: 23,563
Year-to-Date Total: $45,854

Vladimir Aguilera Perez is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $45,854.

Charles Mathieson

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$45,852

Base pay: $38,943
Overtime: $4,561
Other pay: $2,347
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,852

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $82,909
Record ID: 23,490
Year-to-Date Total: $45,852

Charles Mathieson is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $45,852.

Kyle Cosgrove

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$45,832

Base pay: $37,402
Overtime: $5,993
Other pay: $2,436
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,832

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $80,246
Record ID: 24,344
Year-to-Date Total: $45,832

Kyle Cosgrove works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Kyle earned $45,832 in 2026.

Mark Lewis

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$45,812

Base pay: $37,037
Overtime: $6,314
Other pay: $2,461
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,812

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $80,246
Record ID: 24,717
Year-to-Date Total: $45,812

Mark Lewis is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $45,812.

Marcel Williams

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$45,790

Base pay: $39,431
Overtime: $4,040
Other pay: $2,320
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,790

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $81,578
Record ID: 22,382
Year-to-Date Total: $45,790

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Marcel Williams serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,790.

Jennifer Hill

Compliance Coordinator-Police/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$45,787

Base pay: $45,787
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,787

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $99,204
Record ID: 21,184
Year-to-Date Total: $45,787

Jennifer Hill is a Compliance Coordinator-Police at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $45,787.

Jesus Vazquez

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2023 total comp

$45,757

Base pay: $37,331
Overtime: $1,991
Other pay: $6,435
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,757

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $71,552
Record ID: 14,419
Year-to-Date Total: $48,787

Jesus Vazquez works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Jesus earned $45,757 in 2023.

Brett Mathis

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$45,754

Base pay: $39,226
Overtime: $3,831
Other pay: $2,698
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,754

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $82,909
Record ID: 23,668
Year-to-Date Total: $53,017

Brett Mathis holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,754.

Shannon Lauder

Police Major/Louisville Metro Police Department

2025 total comp

$45,722

Base pay: $42,799
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,923
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,722

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $156,728
Record ID: 12,004
Year-to-Date Total: $75,862

Shannon Lauder holds the role of Police Major at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $45,722.

Jacob Lamb

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$45,690

Base pay: $38,320
Overtime: $4,993
Other pay: $2,377
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,690

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $82,909
Record ID: 23,512
Year-to-Date Total: $45,690

Jacob Lamb is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $45,690.

Jeremiah Justis

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$45,668

Base pay: $42,499
Overtime: $1,016
Other pay: $2,153
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,668

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $92,082
Record ID: 21,636
Year-to-Date Total: $45,668

Jeremiah Justis works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Jeremiah earned $45,668 in 2026.

Tyree Williams

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$45,660

Base pay: $39,194
Overtime: $4,139
Other pay: $2,326
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,660

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $84,406
Record ID: 23,497
Year-to-Date Total: $45,660

Tyree Williams is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $45,660.

Cody Woolston

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$45,653

Base pay: $40,131
Overtime: $2,863
Other pay: $2,658
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,653

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $84,406
Record ID: 23,541
Year-to-Date Total: $53,285

Cody Woolston works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Cody earned $45,653 in 2026.

Hannah Highley

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$45,626

Base pay: $37,500
Overtime: $5,700
Other pay: $2,426
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,626

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $80,246
Record ID: 24,646
Year-to-Date Total: $45,626

Hannah Highley holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,626.

Noah Sheets

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$45,609

Base pay: $37,414
Overtime: $5,767
Other pay: $2,428
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,609

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $78,790
Record ID: 25,375
Year-to-Date Total: $45,609

Noah Sheets works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Noah earned $45,609 in 2026.

Travis Hayden

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$45,605

Base pay: $41,657
Overtime: $1,759
Other pay: $2,188
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,605

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $95,555
Record ID: 21,879
Year-to-Date Total: $55,858

Travis Hayden works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Travis earned $45,605 in 2026.

Brenton Woodford

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$45,568

Base pay: $39,532
Overtime: $3,741
Other pay: $2,295
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,568

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $84,406
Record ID: 23,328
Year-to-Date Total: $45,568

Brenton Woodford holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,568.

Corey Stengel

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$45,551

Base pay: $35,956
Overtime: $7,077
Other pay: $2,518
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,551

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $78,790
Record ID: 25,690
Year-to-Date Total: $45,551

Corey Stengel holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,551.

Joel Bottomley

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$45,549

Base pay: $37,467
Overtime: $5,662
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,549

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $81,578
Record ID: 24,312
Year-to-Date Total: $45,549

Joel Bottomley holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,549.

Shannon Reccius

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$45,547

Base pay: $42,407
Overtime: $989
Other pay: $2,152
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,547

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $92,082
Record ID: 21,677
Year-to-Date Total: $45,547

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Shannon Reccius serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,547.