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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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
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Cp16 City of Springfield, MA90% match
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Record list

Employees

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Mauricio Dittz

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$50,237

Base pay: $40,358
Overtime: $7,391
Other pay: $2,488
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,237

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $87,443
Record ID: 22,601
Year-to-Date Total: $50,237

Mauricio Dittz works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Mauricio earned $50,237 in 2026.

Tayh Winburn

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$50,225

Base pay: $37,325
Overtime: $10,222
Other pay: $2,679
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,225

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $78,790
Record ID: 24,810
Year-to-Date Total: $50,225

Tayh Winburn is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $50,225.

Jeffrey Goldman

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$50,203

Base pay: $37,574
Overtime: $9,964
Other pay: $2,665
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,203

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $78,790
Record ID: 23,108
Year-to-Date Total: $50,203

Jeffrey Goldman works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Jeffrey earned $50,203 in 2026.

Charles Heller

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$50,179

Base pay: $48,077
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,102
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,179

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $104,166
Record ID: 22,749
Year-to-Date Total: $50,179

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Charles Heller serves as a Police Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,179.

Phillip Shaw

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$50,145

Base pay: $36,365
Overtime: $11,038
Other pay: $2,742
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,145

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $78,790
Record ID: 25,115
Year-to-Date Total: $50,145

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Phillip Shaw serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,145.

Douglas Coleman

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$50,104

Base pay: $44,102
Overtime: $3,721
Other pay: $2,280
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,104

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $95,555
Record ID: 24,947
Year-to-Date Total: $50,104

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Douglas Coleman serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,104.

Austin Mason

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$50,088

Base pay: $37,791
Overtime: $9,651
Other pay: $2,646
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,088

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $80,246
Record ID: 24,345
Year-to-Date Total: $50,088

Austin Mason holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,088.

Jay Dolak

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$50,087

Base pay: $38,266
Overtime: $9,212
Other pay: $2,609
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,087

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $82,909
Record ID: 23,173
Year-to-Date Total: $50,087

Jay Dolak holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,087.

Daniel Zummach

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$50,082

Base pay: $40,358
Overtime: $7,244
Other pay: $2,480
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,082

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $87,443
Record ID: 22,765
Year-to-Date Total: $50,082

Daniel Zummach works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Daniel earned $50,082 in 2026.

Mareno Greenwade

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$50,073

Base pay: $39,595
Overtime: $7,949
Other pay: $2,529
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,073

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $82,909
Record ID: 23,509
Year-to-Date Total: $50,073

Mareno Greenwade holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,073.

Trevor Thomas

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$50,024

Base pay: $37,325
Overtime: $10,031
Other pay: $2,668
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,024

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $78,790
Record ID: 25,598
Year-to-Date Total: $50,024

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Trevor Thomas serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,024.

Cody Chapelle

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$50,015

Base pay: $44,206
Overtime: $3,537
Other pay: $2,271
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,015

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $95,555
Record ID: 20,909
Year-to-Date Total: $50,015

Cody Chapelle works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Cody earned $50,015 in 2026.

Alexander Rueff

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$50,011

Base pay: $38,106
Overtime: $9,291
Other pay: $2,614
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,011

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $82,909
Record ID: 23,869
Year-to-Date Total: $50,011

Alexander Rueff is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $50,011.

Michael Simpson

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$49,997

Base pay: $37,651
Overtime: $9,701
Other pay: $2,645
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,997

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $81,578
Record ID: 23,647
Year-to-Date Total: $49,997

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Michael Simpson serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,997.

Jeremy Wright

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$49,990

Base pay: $40,358
Overtime: $7,162
Other pay: $2,470
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,990

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $87,443
Record ID: 21,401
Year-to-Date Total: $49,990

Jeremy Wright holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $49,990.

Jonah Kiper

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$49,928

Base pay: $41,088
Overtime: $6,409
Other pay: $2,431
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,928

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $89,024
Record ID: 22,149
Year-to-Date Total: $49,928

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Jonah Kiper serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,928.

Kody Despain

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$49,830

Base pay: $38,957
Overtime: $8,321
Other pay: $2,552
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,830

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $84,406
Record ID: 22,909
Year-to-Date Total: $49,830

Kody Despain is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $49,830.

Erika Garner

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$49,804

Base pay: $37,527
Overtime: $9,634
Other pay: $2,643
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,804

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $81,578
Record ID: 24,376
Year-to-Date Total: $49,804

Erika Garner holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $49,804.

Nicholas Greene

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$49,802

Base pay: $37,500
Overtime: $9,651
Other pay: $2,651
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,802

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $80,246
Record ID: 22,731
Year-to-Date Total: $49,802

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Nicholas Greene serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,802.

Jacob Brocato

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$49,758

Base pay: $37,791
Overtime: $9,337
Other pay: $2,629
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,758

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $78,790
Record ID: 25,072
Year-to-Date Total: $49,758

Jacob Brocato is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $49,758.

Charles Pearson

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$49,696

Base pay: $37,422
Overtime: $9,629
Other pay: $2,646
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,696

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $78,790
Record ID: 25,381
Year-to-Date Total: $49,696

Charles Pearson holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $49,696.

John Lyons

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$49,696

Base pay: $39,672
Overtime: $7,512
Other pay: $2,512
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,696

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $81,578
Record ID: 24,963
Year-to-Date Total: $49,696

At Louisville Metro Police Department, John Lyons serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,696.

Robyn Jennings

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$49,693

Base pay: $39,667
Overtime: $7,524
Other pay: $2,502
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,693

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $87,443
Record ID: 22,642
Year-to-Date Total: $49,693

Robyn Jennings is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $49,693.

James Thomas

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$49,675

Base pay: $45,203
Overtime: $2,264
Other pay: $2,208
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,675

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $95,555
Record ID: 21,050
Year-to-Date Total: $49,675

James Thomas holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $49,675.

Darrin Balthrop

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$49,667

Base pay: $44,471
Overtime: $2,953
Other pay: $2,243
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,667

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $95,555
Record ID: 21,099
Year-to-Date Total: $49,667

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Darrin Balthrop serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,667.

Tonya Landry

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$49,660

Base pay: $40,358
Overtime: $6,842
Other pay: $2,459
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,660

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $87,443
Record ID: 22,486
Year-to-Date Total: $49,660

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Tonya Landry serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,660.

Dakota Clements

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$49,647

Base pay: $37,769
Overtime: $9,258
Other pay: $2,620
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,647

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $81,578
Record ID: 23,730
Year-to-Date Total: $49,647

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Dakota Clements serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,647.

Sarah Mcnulty

Personnel Coordinator/Louisville Metro Police Department

2023 total comp

$49,643

Base pay: $48,447
Overtime: $1,196
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,643

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $58,822
Record ID: 14,682
Year-to-Date Total: $49,643

Sarah Mcnulty is a Personnel Coordinator at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2023 total compensation came to $49,643.

Zachary Johnson

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$49,634

Base pay: $37,654
Overtime: $9,346
Other pay: $2,634
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,634

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $80,246
Record ID: 24,714
Year-to-Date Total: $49,634

Zachary Johnson holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $49,634.

Anindita Proma

Police Data Analyst/Louisville Metro Police Department

2025 total comp

$49,618

Base pay: $49,618
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,618

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $50,440
Record ID: 18,306
Year-to-Date Total: $49,618

Anindita Proma holds the role of Police Data Analyst at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,618.

Eric Burnett

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$49,597

Base pay: $37,469
Overtime: $9,491
Other pay: $2,636
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,597

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $81,578
Record ID: 24,392
Year-to-Date Total: $49,597

Eric Burnett works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Eric earned $49,597 in 2026.

Natasha Thurston Sydnor

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$49,584

Base pay: $39,809
Overtime: $7,279
Other pay: $2,496
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,584

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $84,406
Record ID: 23,130
Year-to-Date Total: $49,584

Natasha Thurston Sydnor is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $49,584.

Jacob Boughey

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$49,565

Base pay: $37,325
Overtime: $9,597
Other pay: $2,644
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,565

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $78,790
Record ID: 24,439
Year-to-Date Total: $49,565

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Jacob Boughey serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,565.

Brent Maynard

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$49,544

Base pay: $37,651
Overtime: $9,272
Other pay: $2,621
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,544

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $81,578
Record ID: 23,648
Year-to-Date Total: $49,544

Brent Maynard is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $49,544.

Austin Allen

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$49,516

Base pay: $38,755
Overtime: $8,213
Other pay: $2,547
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,516

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $84,406
Record ID: 23,542
Year-to-Date Total: $49,516

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Austin Allen serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,516.

Rose Fountain

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$49,513

Base pay: $39,198
Overtime: $7,791
Other pay: $2,524
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,513

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $84,406
Record ID: 23,129
Year-to-Date Total: $49,513

Rose Fountain holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $49,513.

Richard Waller

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$49,497

Base pay: $39,546
Overtime: $7,448
Other pay: $2,503
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,497

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $81,578
Record ID: 24,967
Year-to-Date Total: $49,497

Richard Waller works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Richard earned $49,497 in 2026.

Adam Key

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$49,463

Base pay: $40,215
Overtime: $6,779
Other pay: $2,469
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,463

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $84,406
Record ID: 23,428
Year-to-Date Total: $49,463

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Adam Key serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,463.

Bobbie Evans

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$49,451

Base pay: $44,701
Overtime: $2,528
Other pay: $2,222
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,451

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $95,555
Record ID: 21,438
Year-to-Date Total: $49,451

Bobbie Evans is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $49,451.

Melissa Goyer

Lmpd Service Center Technician/Louisville Metro Police Department

2023 total comp

$49,416

Base pay: $44,820
Overtime: $3,292
Other pay: $1,303
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,416

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $44,554
Record ID: 9,639
Year-to-Date Total: $49,416

Melissa Goyer works as a Lmpd Service Center Technician for Louisville Metro Police Department. Melissa earned $49,416 in 2023.