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

Similar departments

Departments elsewhere with the most similar mix of roles — a proxy for the same kind of agency, matched by workforce composition rather than name. Pay is not cost-of-living adjusted.

Louisville Metro Police Louisville Metro, Kentucky96% match
Cpd-Department of Police City of Cincinnati93% match
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Police Department (193) City of Baltimore90% match
Cp16 City of Springfield, MA90% match
Police Department City of Phoenix, Arizona90% match

Record list

Employees

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Susan Bowling

Records Manager/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$45,496

Base pay: $45,496
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,496

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $98,779
Record ID: 21,208
Year-to-Date Total: $45,496

Susan Bowling is a Records Manager at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $45,496.

Anthony Padgett

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$45,484

Base pay: $43,339
Overtime: $41
Other pay: $2,104
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,484

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $95,555
Record ID: 21,525
Year-to-Date Total: $45,484

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Anthony Padgett serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,484.

Eduardo Machado Aguila

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$45,445

Base pay: $36,346
Overtime: $6,614
Other pay: $2,485
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,445

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $78,790
Record ID: 24,448
Year-to-Date Total: $45,445

Eduardo Machado Aguila holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,445.

Brooke Benton

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$45,434

Base pay: $42,701
Overtime: $601
Other pay: $2,132
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,434

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $92,082
Record ID: 21,109
Year-to-Date Total: $45,434

Brooke Benton works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Brooke earned $45,434 in 2026.

James Sattich

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$45,376

Base pay: $41,478
Overtime: $1,708
Other pay: $2,190
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,376

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $89,024
Record ID: 22,472
Year-to-Date Total: $45,376

At Louisville Metro Police Department, James Sattich serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,376.

Charles Bradley

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$45,373

Base pay: $39,667
Overtime: $3,421
Other pay: $2,284
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,373

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $85,946
Record ID: 22,812
Year-to-Date Total: $45,373

Charles Bradley works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Charles earned $45,373 in 2026.

Nathaniel Richardson

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$45,364

Base pay: $37,927
Overtime: $5,055
Other pay: $2,382
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,364

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $81,578
Record ID: 23,652
Year-to-Date Total: $45,364

Nathaniel Richardson is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $45,364.

Paige Doerr

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$45,358

Base pay: $39,545
Overtime: $3,520
Other pay: $2,293
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,358

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $84,406
Record ID: 22,965
Year-to-Date Total: $45,358

Paige Doerr is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $45,358.

Sutton Waldridge

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$45,356

Base pay: $32,330
Overtime: $10,257
Other pay: $2,769
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,356

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $69,680
Record ID: 26,361
Year-to-Date Total: $45,356

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Sutton Waldridge serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,356.

Dominique Durrett

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$45,347

Base pay: $37,597
Overtime: $5,346
Other pay: $2,404
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,347

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $78,790
Record ID: 25,384
Year-to-Date Total: $45,347

Dominique Durrett works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Dominique earned $45,347 in 2026.

Asia Mattingly

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$45,333

Base pay: $38,004
Overtime: $4,950
Other pay: $2,379
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,333

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $81,578
Record ID: 23,627
Year-to-Date Total: $45,333

Asia Mattingly holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,333.

Bryan Oberhausen

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$45,330

Base pay: $37,893
Overtime: $5,051
Other pay: $2,386
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,330

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $81,578
Record ID: 24,300
Year-to-Date Total: $45,330

Bryan Oberhausen works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Bryan earned $45,330 in 2026.

Patrick Norton

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$45,309

Base pay: $39,226
Overtime: $3,389
Other pay: $2,694
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,309

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $84,406
Record ID: 23,316
Year-to-Date Total: $52,940

Patrick Norton is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $45,309.

Arron Sauer

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$45,304

Base pay: $38,458
Overtime: $4,496
Other pay: $2,350
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,304

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $82,909
Record ID: 23,662
Year-to-Date Total: $45,304

Arron Sauer is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $45,304.

Colton Hensley

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$45,294

Base pay: $33,258
Overtime: $5,579
Other pay: $6,457
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,294

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $69,680
Record ID: 25,603
Year-to-Date Total: $45,294

Colton Hensley works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Colton earned $45,294 in 2026.

Nathan Seal

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$45,290

Base pay: $38,353
Overtime: $4,580
Other pay: $2,356
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,290

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $80,246
Record ID: 24,055
Year-to-Date Total: $45,290

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Nathan Seal serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,290.

Nathaniel Hernandez

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$45,276

Base pay: $41,808
Overtime: $1,300
Other pay: $2,168
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,276

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $90,584
Record ID: 22,217
Year-to-Date Total: $45,276

Nathaniel Hernandez is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $45,276.

Katie Gausepohl

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$45,269

Base pay: $38,266
Overtime: $4,646
Other pay: $2,358
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,269

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $82,909
Record ID: 23,525
Year-to-Date Total: $45,269

Katie Gausepohl is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $45,269.

Richard Smith

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$45,247

Base pay: $37,037
Overtime: $5,779
Other pay: $2,431
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,247

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $80,246
Record ID: 24,272
Year-to-Date Total: $45,247

Richard Smith is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $45,247.

Robert Doolin

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$45,240

Base pay: $39,500
Overtime: $3,453
Other pay: $2,288
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,240

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $82,909
Record ID: 22,165
Year-to-Date Total: $45,240

Robert Doolin works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Robert earned $45,240 in 2026.

Christie Hardin

Information Process Technician I/Louisville Metro Police Department

2025 total comp

$45,237

Base pay: $40,106
Overtime: $5,131
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,237

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $39,770
Record ID: 19,548
Year-to-Date Total: $45,237

Christie Hardin works as a Information Process Technician I for Louisville Metro Police Department. Christie earned $45,237 in 2025.

Nicholas Fischer

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$45,233

Base pay: $37,422
Overtime: $5,403
Other pay: $2,407
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,233

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $78,790
Record ID: 25,036
Year-to-Date Total: $45,233

Nicholas Fischer works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Nicholas earned $45,233 in 2026.

Justin Fritsch

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$45,223

Base pay: $38,745
Overtime: $4,146
Other pay: $2,332
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,223

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $80,246
Record ID: 24,709
Year-to-Date Total: $45,223

Justin Fritsch is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $45,223.

Sandra Coffey

Personnel Coordinator/Louisville Metro Police Department

2024 total comp

$45,190

Base pay: $45,169
Overtime: $21
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,190

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $60,445
Record ID: 33,552
Year-to-Date Total: $46,355

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Sandra Coffey serves as a Personnel Coordinator. Their 2024 pay totaled $45,190.

Peyton Harris

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$45,166

Base pay: $38,584
Overtime: $4,245
Other pay: $2,336
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,166

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $82,909
Record ID: 23,760
Year-to-Date Total: $45,166

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Peyton Harris serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,166.

Bobbie James

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$45,098

Base pay: $37,286
Overtime: $5,404
Other pay: $2,407
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,098

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $78,790
Record ID: 25,080
Year-to-Date Total: $45,098

Bobbie James is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $45,098.

Colin Billotto

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$45,078

Base pay: $38,460
Overtime: $4,283
Other pay: $2,336
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,078

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $81,578
Record ID: 24,315
Year-to-Date Total: $45,078

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Colin Billotto serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,078.

Richard Barrett

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$45,057

Base pay: $37,754
Overtime: $4,928
Other pay: $2,376
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,057

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $81,578
Record ID: 23,641
Year-to-Date Total: $45,057

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Richard Barrett serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,057.

Kyle Shuttleworth

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$45,037

Base pay: $37,907
Overtime: $4,761
Other pay: $2,368
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,037

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $81,578
Record ID: 23,994
Year-to-Date Total: $45,037

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Kyle Shuttleworth serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,037.

Nathaniel Schmitt

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$44,991

Base pay: $32,227
Overtime: $10,017
Other pay: $2,748
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,991

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $69,680
Record ID: 24,545
Year-to-Date Total: $44,991

Nathaniel Schmitt is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $44,991.

Alexia Thornton

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$44,975

Base pay: $40,052
Overtime: $2,675
Other pay: $2,248
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,975

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $82,909
Record ID: 23,534
Year-to-Date Total: $44,975

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Alexia Thornton serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $44,975.

Caleb Broughton

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$44,968

Base pay: $37,630
Overtime: $4,954
Other pay: $2,384
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,968

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $80,246
Record ID: 24,348
Year-to-Date Total: $44,968

Caleb Broughton is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $44,968.

Joseph Stohlmeyer

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$44,959

Base pay: $36,819
Overtime: $5,707
Other pay: $2,433
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,959

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $78,790
Record ID: 25,039
Year-to-Date Total: $44,959

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Joseph Stohlmeyer serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $44,959.

Christopher Reeher

Information Process Technician I/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp

$44,956

Base pay: $40,850
Overtime: $1,606
Other pay: $2,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,956

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $39,770
Record ID: 40,004
Year-to-Date Total: $47,456

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Christopher Reeher serves as a Information Process Technician I. Their 2022 pay totaled $44,956.

Michael Pugh

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$44,926

Base pay: $38,584
Overtime: $4,018
Other pay: $2,324
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,926

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $82,909
Record ID: 23,871
Year-to-Date Total: $44,926

Michael Pugh works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Michael earned $44,926 in 2026.

Blaine Harris

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$44,920

Base pay: $37,651
Overtime: $4,893
Other pay: $2,376
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,920

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $81,578
Record ID: 23,639
Year-to-Date Total: $44,920

Blaine Harris works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Blaine earned $44,920 in 2026.

Ryan Young

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$44,909

Base pay: $39,506
Overtime: $3,135
Other pay: $2,269
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,909

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $85,946
Record ID: 22,865
Year-to-Date Total: $44,909

Ryan Young holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,909.

Bailey Rodgers

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$44,898

Base pay: $38,074
Overtime: $4,474
Other pay: $2,350
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,898

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $82,909
Record ID: 23,919
Year-to-Date Total: $44,898

Bailey Rodgers is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $44,898.

Jackie Miller

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp

$44,889

Base pay: $39,885
Overtime: $335
Other pay: $4,670
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,889

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $72,862
Record ID: 37,150
Year-to-Date Total: $57,773

Jackie Miller holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2022, their total compensation was $44,889.

Sean Szpila

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$44,869

Base pay: $42,767
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,102
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,869

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $92,082
Record ID: 21,704
Year-to-Date Total: $44,869

Sean Szpila works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Sean earned $44,869 in 2026.