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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John Darland

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$53,147

Base pay: $38,933
Overtime: $11,485
Other pay: $2,729
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,147

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $81,578
Record ID: 26,478
Year-to-Date Total: $53,147

At Louisville Metro Police Department, John Darland serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,147.

Lawrence Farmer

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$53,134

Base pay: $37,005
Overtime: $13,345
Other pay: $2,784
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,134

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $89,024
Record ID: 22,340
Year-to-Date Total: $53,134

Lawrence Farmer is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $53,134.

David Hamblin

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$53,127

Base pay: $42,196
Overtime: $8,407
Other pay: $2,524
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,127

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $92,082
Record ID: 21,656
Year-to-Date Total: $53,127

David Hamblin is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $53,127.

Tyler Blissett

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$53,089

Base pay: $38,820
Overtime: $11,537
Other pay: $2,732
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,089

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $84,406
Record ID: 23,421
Year-to-Date Total: $53,089

Tyler Blissett holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,089.

Travis Tracy

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$53,025

Base pay: $38,957
Overtime: $11,352
Other pay: $2,716
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,025

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $84,406
Record ID: 22,954
Year-to-Date Total: $53,025

Travis Tracy is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $53,025.

Stephen Snider

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$53,018

Base pay: $41,218
Overtime: $9,225
Other pay: $2,575
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,018

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $89,024
Record ID: 22,383
Year-to-Date Total: $53,018

Stephen Snider works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Stephen earned $53,018 in 2026.

Christopher Bruce

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$52,976

Base pay: $44,929
Overtime: $5,674
Other pay: $2,373
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,976

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $95,555
Record ID: 21,431
Year-to-Date Total: $52,976

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Christopher Bruce serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,976.

Adam Metzler

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$52,968

Base pay: $41,808
Overtime: $8,623
Other pay: $2,537
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,968

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $90,584
Record ID: 22,178
Year-to-Date Total: $52,968

Adam Metzler is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $52,968.

Detrick Briggs

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$52,965

Base pay: $38,957
Overtime: $11,296
Other pay: $2,713
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,965

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $84,406
Record ID: 23,443
Year-to-Date Total: $52,965

Detrick Briggs holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,965.

Matthew Middleton

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$52,936

Base pay: $41,153
Overtime: $9,208
Other pay: $2,574
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,936

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $89,024
Record ID: 22,390
Year-to-Date Total: $52,936

Matthew Middleton works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Matthew earned $52,936 in 2026.

Terri Blair

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$52,874

Base pay: $39,667
Overtime: $10,545
Other pay: $2,662
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,874

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $85,946
Record ID: 22,837
Year-to-Date Total: $52,874

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Terri Blair serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,874.

Andrea Anthony

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp

$52,871

Base pay: $47,807
Overtime: $1,131
Other pay: $3,934
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,871

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $78,062
Record ID: 35,257
Year-to-Date Total: $57,218

Andrea Anthony works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Andrea earned $52,871 in 2022.

James Bratcher

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$52,864

Base pay: $38,159
Overtime: $11,941
Other pay: $2,764
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,864

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $81,578
Record ID: 23,996
Year-to-Date Total: $52,864

James Bratcher works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. James earned $52,864 in 2026.

Michael Wild

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$52,815

Base pay: $38,373
Overtime: $11,695
Other pay: $2,747
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,815

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $81,578
Record ID: 23,642
Year-to-Date Total: $52,815

Michael Wild holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,815.

Lauren Carby

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$52,804

Base pay: $49,123
Overtime: $1,513
Other pay: $2,167
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,804

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $104,166
Record ID: 22,744
Year-to-Date Total: $52,804

Lauren Carby works as a Police Sergeant for Louisville Metro Police Department. Lauren earned $52,804 in 2026.

Andrew Streble

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$52,792

Base pay: $40,900
Overtime: $9,319
Other pay: $2,573
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,792

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $85,946
Record ID: 24,913
Year-to-Date Total: $52,792

Andrew Streble holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,792.

Christopher Wells

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$52,775

Base pay: $41,195
Overtime: $9,009
Other pay: $2,572
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,775

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $87,443
Record ID: 22,685
Year-to-Date Total: $52,775

Christopher Wells holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,775.

William Greenwell

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$52,775

Base pay: $38,805
Overtime: $11,252
Other pay: $2,719
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,775

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $82,909
Record ID: 23,447
Year-to-Date Total: $52,775

At Louisville Metro Police Department, William Greenwell serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,775.

Michael Luffman

Police Data Analyst/Louisville Metro Police Department

2025 total comp

$52,762

Base pay: $51,459
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,303
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,762

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $51,459
Record ID: 16,628
Year-to-Date Total: $52,762

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Michael Luffman serves as a Police Data Analyst. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,762.

Amber Ross

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2024 total comp

$52,737

Base pay: $49,276
Overtime: $757
Other pay: $2,703
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,737

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $80,392
Record ID: 29,711
Year-to-Date Total: $61,906

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Amber Ross serves as a Police Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $52,737.

Christopher Eaton

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$52,711

Base pay: $38,266
Overtime: $11,699
Other pay: $2,746
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,711

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $84,406
Record ID: 23,411
Year-to-Date Total: $52,711

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Christopher Eaton serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,711.

Jeffrey Gibbons

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$52,708

Base pay: $37,738
Overtime: $12,182
Other pay: $2,788
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,708

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $81,578
Record ID: 24,389
Year-to-Date Total: $52,708

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Jeffrey Gibbons serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,708.

Daniel Mcnamara

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$52,703

Base pay: $44,102
Overtime: $6,202
Other pay: $2,399
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,703

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $95,555
Record ID: 21,391
Year-to-Date Total: $52,703

Daniel Mcnamara holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,703.

Michael Wease

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$52,661

Base pay: $39,363
Overtime: $10,622
Other pay: $2,677
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,661

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $85,946
Record ID: 23,147
Year-to-Date Total: $52,661

Michael Wease works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Michael earned $52,661 in 2026.

Parker Mcgregor

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$52,619

Base pay: $36,535
Overtime: $13,224
Other pay: $2,860
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,619

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $80,246
Record ID: 23,837
Year-to-Date Total: $52,619

Parker Mcgregor holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,619.

Garrett Mulkins

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$52,599

Base pay: $38,266
Overtime: $11,593
Other pay: $2,740
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,599

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $82,909
Record ID: 23,537
Year-to-Date Total: $52,599

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Garrett Mulkins serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,599.

Christopher Bond

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$52,583

Base pay: $38,327
Overtime: $11,520
Other pay: $2,736
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,583

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $84,406
Record ID: 23,396
Year-to-Date Total: $52,583

Christopher Bond holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,583.

Cole Gibson

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$52,570

Base pay: $41,851
Overtime: $8,203
Other pay: $2,515
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,570

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $92,082
Record ID: 21,757
Year-to-Date Total: $52,570

Cole Gibson works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Cole earned $52,570 in 2026.

Gary Alvey

Property Room Clerk - Police/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp

$52,567

Base pay: $48,504
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,063
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,567

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $46,114
Record ID: 36,987
Year-to-Date Total: $55,067

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Gary Alvey serves as a Property Room Clerk - Police. Their 2022 pay totaled $52,567.

William Smallwood

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$52,521

Base pay: $38,385
Overtime: $11,406
Other pay: $2,730
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,521

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $82,909
Record ID: 23,511
Year-to-Date Total: $52,521

At Louisville Metro Police Department, William Smallwood serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,521.

William Burns

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$52,403

Base pay: $38,743
Overtime: $10,957
Other pay: $2,703
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,403

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $84,406
Record ID: 23,297
Year-to-Date Total: $52,403

At Louisville Metro Police Department, William Burns serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,403.

Camron Kriz

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$52,369

Base pay: $39,219
Overtime: $10,486
Other pay: $2,664
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,369

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $82,909
Record ID: 23,223
Year-to-Date Total: $52,369

Camron Kriz holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,369.

Christopher Marks

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$52,341

Base pay: $38,266
Overtime: $11,348
Other pay: $2,727
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,341

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $82,909
Record ID: 23,591
Year-to-Date Total: $52,341

Christopher Marks works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Christopher earned $52,341 in 2026.

Aimee Mills

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$52,333

Base pay: $39,127
Overtime: $10,534
Other pay: $2,672
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,333

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $84,406
Record ID: 23,551
Year-to-Date Total: $52,333

Aimee Mills is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $52,333.

Wesley Barton

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$52,290

Base pay: $40,297
Overtime: $9,394
Other pay: $2,599
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,290

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $85,946
Record ID: 22,467
Year-to-Date Total: $52,290

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Wesley Barton serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,290.

Austin Semar

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$52,243

Base pay: $37,464
Overtime: $12,004
Other pay: $2,775
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,243

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $81,578
Record ID: 24,306
Year-to-Date Total: $52,243

Austin Semar holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,243.

Bradley Jones

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$52,214

Base pay: $48,762
Overtime: $1,292
Other pay: $2,159
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,214

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $102,315
Record ID: 22,679
Year-to-Date Total: $52,214

Bradley Jones is a Police Sergeant at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $52,214.

Megan Foster

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$52,175

Base pay: $37,370
Overtime: $12,026
Other pay: $2,780
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,175

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $81,578
Record ID: 23,835
Year-to-Date Total: $52,175

Megan Foster works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Megan earned $52,175 in 2026.

Jacob Veto

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$52,169

Base pay: $40,698
Overtime: $8,905
Other pay: $2,565
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,169

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $85,946
Record ID: 22,678
Year-to-Date Total: $52,169

Jacob Veto works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Jacob earned $52,169 in 2026.

Joshua Trumbo

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$52,164

Base pay: $38,266
Overtime: $11,181
Other pay: $2,718
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,164

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $82,909
Record ID: 23,561
Year-to-Date Total: $52,164

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Joshua Trumbo serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,164.