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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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.

Zachary Hill

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$53,436

Base pay: $37,341
Overtime: $13,245
Other pay: $2,850
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,436

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $78,790
Record ID: 25,229
Year-to-Date Total: $53,436

Zachary Hill works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Zachary earned $53,436 in 2026.

Garland Webb

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$53,430

Base pay: $38,724
Overtime: $11,930
Other pay: $2,776
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,430

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $78,790
Record ID: 25,600
Year-to-Date Total: $53,430

Garland Webb is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $53,430.

Carlyn Alexander

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$53,416

Base pay: $41,577
Overtime: $9,259
Other pay: $2,581
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,416

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $85,946
Record ID: 23,404
Year-to-Date Total: $53,416

Carlyn Alexander is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $53,416.

Garrett Fish

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$53,372

Base pay: $37,325
Overtime: $13,200
Other pay: $2,847
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,372

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $78,790
Record ID: 24,801
Year-to-Date Total: $53,372

Garrett Fish works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Garrett earned $53,372 in 2026.

Leigh Burke

Executive Administrator/Louisville Metro Police Department

2024 total comp

$53,362

Base pay: $53,078
Overtime: $284
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,362

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $94,634
Record ID: 27,932
Year-to-Date Total: $64,312

Leigh Burke holds the role of Executive Administrator at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $53,362.

Scott Walker

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$53,360

Base pay: $49,794
Overtime: $1,405
Other pay: $2,162
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,360

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $109,554
Record ID: 21,861
Year-to-Date Total: $53,360

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Scott Walker serves as a Police Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,360.

Heather Gregory

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$53,331

Base pay: $44,102
Overtime: $6,801
Other pay: $2,427
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,331

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $95,555
Record ID: 21,097
Year-to-Date Total: $53,331

Heather Gregory works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Heather earned $53,331 in 2026.

Vaun Brannock

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$53,321

Base pay: $43,016
Overtime: $7,823
Other pay: $2,482
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,321

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $89,024
Record ID: 23,227
Year-to-Date Total: $53,321

Vaun Brannock holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,321.

Jeremiah Nimmo

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$53,309

Base pay: $41,808
Overtime: $8,579
Other pay: $2,922
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,309

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $90,584
Record ID: 22,309
Year-to-Date Total: $61,002

Jeremiah Nimmo is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $53,309.

Monica Fleener

Information Process Technician I/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp

$53,306

Base pay: $44,644
Overtime: $6,162
Other pay: $2,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,306

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $41,371
Record ID: 38,493
Year-to-Date Total: $55,806

Monica Fleener holds the role of Information Process Technician I at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2022, their total compensation was $53,306.

Christopher Priel

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$53,249

Base pay: $39,667
Overtime: $10,900
Other pay: $2,681
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,249

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $85,946
Record ID: 22,814
Year-to-Date Total: $53,249

Christopher Priel holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,249.

Isaiah Young

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$53,202

Base pay: $37,619
Overtime: $12,760
Other pay: $2,822
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,202

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $78,790
Record ID: 24,700
Year-to-Date Total: $53,202

Isaiah Young works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Isaiah earned $53,202 in 2026.

Robert Hall

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$53,197

Base pay: $37,325
Overtime: $13,035
Other pay: $2,838
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,197

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $78,790
Record ID: 25,387
Year-to-Date Total: $53,197

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Robert Hall serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,197.

Lonzo Mcconico

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$53,183

Base pay: $39,936
Overtime: $10,580
Other pay: $2,666
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,183

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $84,406
Record ID: 22,915
Year-to-Date Total: $53,183

Lonzo Mcconico holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,183.

Cody Pfeiffer

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$53,173

Base pay: $38,957
Overtime: $11,492
Other pay: $2,724
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,173

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $84,406
Record ID: 22,868
Year-to-Date Total: $53,173

Cody Pfeiffer is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $53,173.

Robin Shouse

Traffic Guard Supervisor/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp

$53,162

Base pay: $47,411
Overtime: $2,252
Other pay: $3,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,162

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $47,944
Record ID: 35,906
Year-to-Date Total: $55,662

Robin Shouse holds the role of Traffic Guard Supervisor at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2022, their total compensation was $53,162.