Louisville Metro, Kentucky / Louisville Metro Police Department
Agency file
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.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
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.
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.
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).
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
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% |
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Record list
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Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Earl Rinehart works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Earl earned $59,069 in 2026.
Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Jacob Martion is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $59,023.
Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Joseph Speer holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,978.
Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Dallas Constant holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,962.
Tactical Crime Intel Analyst/Louisville Metro Police Department
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At Louisville Metro Police Department, Joanna Beard serves as a Tactical Crime Intel Analyst. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,931.
Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Brett Ringswald is a Police Sergeant at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $58,901.
Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Benjamin Martin is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $58,887.
Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Jonathan Haywood works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Jonathan earned $58,806 in 2024.
Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Joseph Howell holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,789.
Records Supervisor I/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Laura Cecil holds the role of Records Supervisor I at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2022, their total compensation was $58,760.
Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Benjamin Sullivan works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Benjamin earned $58,752 in 2026.
Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Jeffery Maloney is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2024 total compensation came to $58,729.
Tactical Crime Intel Analyst/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Debra Lang holds the role of Tactical Crime Intel Analyst at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $58,722.
Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Chase Lambert holds the role of Police Sergeant at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,700.
Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Jason Maguire holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,590.
Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Eli Johnston holds the role of Police Sergeant at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,579.
Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Derek Druin is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $58,549.
Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department
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At Louisville Metro Police Department, Stephen Farrell serves as a Police Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $58,489.
Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Jeromy Lynton works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Jeromy earned $58,370 in 2026.
Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Jesus Contreras holds the role of Police Recruit at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $58,331.
Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Hunter Searcy holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,269.
Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department
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At Louisville Metro Police Department, Aaron Flannery serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,179.
Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Kyle Meredith is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $58,160.
Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Ashley Schaefer is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $58,079.
Strategic Crime Intel Analyst/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Savannah Gilbert is a Strategic Crime Intel Analyst at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2024 total compensation came to $58,055.
Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department
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At Louisville Metro Police Department, Braden Lammers serves as a Police Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,988.
Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Andrew Maranto works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Andrew earned $57,933 in 2026.
Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Larry Key holds the role of Police Sergeant at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,924.
Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department
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At Louisville Metro Police Department, Daniel Taylor serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,917.
Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department
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At Louisville Metro Police Department, Jocelyn Hall serves as a Police Recruit. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,909.
Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Matthew Anderson works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Matthew earned $57,845 in 2026.
Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Matthew Butler is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $57,828.
Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Trent Sturgill holds the role of Police Sergeant at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,784.
Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Kevin Lewis holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,719.
Group Violence Victimology Specialist/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Kaitlyn Mattingly works as a Group Violence Victimology Specialist for Louisville Metro Police Department. Kaitlyn earned $57,706 in 2026.
Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Justin Aubrey is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $57,677.
Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Michael Garyantes holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,664.
Tactical Crime Intelligence Analyst/Louisville Metro Police Department
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At Louisville Metro Police Department, Christiana Kortz serves as a Tactical Crime Intelligence Analyst. Their 2022 pay totaled $57,630.
Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department
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At Louisville Metro Police Department, Scott Cundiff serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,606.
Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Jordan Reid holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,603.