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
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Cp16 City of Springfield, MA90% match
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Record list

Employees

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Christopher Baker

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$61,037

Base pay: $38,957
Overtime: $18,955
Other pay: $3,126
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,037

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $84,406
Record ID: 23,117
Year-to-Date Total: $61,037

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Christopher Baker serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,037.

Jeryl Tyson

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$61,019

Base pay: $49,624
Overtime: $8,911
Other pay: $2,484
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,019

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $105,934
Record ID: 21,364
Year-to-Date Total: $61,019

Jeryl Tyson is a Police Sergeant at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $61,019.

Jerry Codey

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$60,972

Base pay: $44,519
Overtime: $13,701
Other pay: $2,753
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,972

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $95,555
Record ID: 21,323
Year-to-Date Total: $60,972

Jerry Codey holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,972.

David Bassler

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$60,902

Base pay: $42,182
Overtime: $15,833
Other pay: $2,887
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,902

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $92,082
Record ID: 21,844
Year-to-Date Total: $60,902

At Louisville Metro Police Department, David Bassler serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,902.

Arcadio Hidrogo

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$60,894

Base pay: $41,186
Overtime: $16,759
Other pay: $2,950
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,894

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $89,024
Record ID: 22,316
Year-to-Date Total: $60,894

Arcadio Hidrogo is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $60,894.

Lenert Elzy

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$60,782

Base pay: $40,876
Overtime: $16,876
Other pay: $3,030
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,782

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $82,909
Record ID: 23,873
Year-to-Date Total: $60,782

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Lenert Elzy serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,782.

Jonathan Story

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$60,717

Base pay: $38,385
Overtime: $19,175
Other pay: $3,158
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,717

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $84,406
Record ID: 22,560
Year-to-Date Total: $60,717

Jonathan Story works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Jonathan earned $60,717 in 2026.

Clayton Clan

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$60,633

Base pay: $32,160
Overtime: $20,996
Other pay: $7,477
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,633

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $69,680
Record ID: 25,606
Year-to-Date Total: $60,633

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Clayton Clan serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,633.

Benjamin Derby

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$60,604

Base pay: $37,642
Overtime: $19,751
Other pay: $3,211
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,604

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $81,578
Record ID: 24,390
Year-to-Date Total: $60,604

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Benjamin Derby serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,604.

Esther Ragan

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$60,592

Base pay: $47,071
Overtime: $10,961
Other pay: $2,561
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,592

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $100,734
Record ID: 23,481
Year-to-Date Total: $60,592

Esther Ragan works as a Police Sergeant for Louisville Metro Police Department. Esther earned $60,592 in 2026.

Jeffrey Peek

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$60,557

Base pay: $41,873
Overtime: $15,787
Other pay: $2,896
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,557

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $89,024
Record ID: 22,256
Year-to-Date Total: $60,557

Jeffrey Peek holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,557.

Randall Richardson

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$60,556

Base pay: $39,803
Overtime: $17,713
Other pay: $3,041
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,556

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $84,406
Record ID: 22,882
Year-to-Date Total: $60,556

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Randall Richardson serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,556.

Elizabeth Ruoff

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$60,525

Base pay: $42,342
Overtime: $15,317
Other pay: $2,866
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,525

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $92,082
Record ID: 21,921
Year-to-Date Total: $60,525

Elizabeth Ruoff holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,525.

Ryan Whitford

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$60,515

Base pay: $48,612
Overtime: $9,398
Other pay: $2,505
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,515

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $105,934
Record ID: 22,364
Year-to-Date Total: $60,515

Ryan Whitford holds the role of Police Sergeant at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,515.

Jeffery Haddock

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$60,426

Base pay: $50,703
Overtime: $7,470
Other pay: $2,254
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,426

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $109,554
Record ID: 21,980
Year-to-Date Total: $60,426

Jeffery Haddock works as a Police Sergeant for Louisville Metro Police Department. Jeffery earned $60,426 in 2026.

Curtis Lipsey

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$60,418

Base pay: $52,948
Overtime: $5,173
Other pay: $2,298
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,418

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $113,589
Record ID: 21,196
Year-to-Date Total: $60,418

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Curtis Lipsey serves as a Police Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,418.

Abigail Christman

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$60,315

Base pay: $40,616
Overtime: $16,732
Other pay: $2,968
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,315

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $87,443
Record ID: 22,729
Year-to-Date Total: $60,315

Abigail Christman holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,315.

Tristan King

Tactical Crime Intelligence Analyst/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp

$60,262

Base pay: $54,432
Overtime: $4,330
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,262

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $51,168
Record ID: 39,943
Year-to-Date Total: $61,762

Tristan King is a Tactical Crime Intelligence Analyst at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2022 total compensation came to $60,262.

Jasmine Collins

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$60,203

Base pay: $40,982
Overtime: $16,364
Other pay: $2,857
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,203

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $98,925
Record ID: 23,569
Year-to-Date Total: $60,203

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Jasmine Collins serves as a Police Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,203.

Clarence Beauford

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$60,152

Base pay: $48,151
Overtime: $9,468
Other pay: $2,533
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,152

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $95,555
Record ID: 20,873
Year-to-Date Total: $60,152

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Clarence Beauford serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,152.

Doris Pool

Property Room Clerk - Police/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp

$60,143

Base pay: $51,287
Overtime: $4,786
Other pay: $4,070
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,143

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $46,114
Record ID: 35,871
Year-to-Date Total: $62,643

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Doris Pool serves as a Property Room Clerk - Police. Their 2022 pay totaled $60,143.

Sara Christ

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$60,107

Base pay: $38,102
Overtime: $18,839
Other pay: $3,165
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,107

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $78,790
Record ID: 25,354
Year-to-Date Total: $60,107

Sara Christ works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Sara earned $60,107 in 2026.

Bryan Singleton

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$60,089

Base pay: $37,325
Overtime: $19,559
Other pay: $3,206
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,089

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $78,790
Record ID: 24,812
Year-to-Date Total: $60,089

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Bryan Singleton serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,089.

Ashley Spratt

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$60,049

Base pay: $45,658
Overtime: $11,747
Other pay: $2,644
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,049

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $98,925
Record ID: 22,451
Year-to-Date Total: $60,049

Ashley Spratt holds the role of Police Sergeant at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,049.

Hunter Schoengart

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$59,959

Base pay: $36,668
Overtime: $20,029
Other pay: $3,262
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,959

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $78,790
Record ID: 25,376
Year-to-Date Total: $59,959

Hunter Schoengart is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $59,959.

Jay Schweitzer

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$59,846

Base pay: $49,569
Overtime: $7,997
Other pay: $2,279
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,846

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $105,934
Record ID: 22,742
Year-to-Date Total: $59,846

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Jay Schweitzer serves as a Police Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,846.

Nolan Eastman

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$59,838

Base pay: $37,651
Overtime: $19,020
Other pay: $3,166
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,838

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $81,578
Record ID: 23,661
Year-to-Date Total: $59,838

Nolan Eastman holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,838.

Michael Varcoe

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$59,820

Base pay: $47,746
Overtime: $9,546
Other pay: $2,528
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,820

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $100,734
Record ID: 23,540
Year-to-Date Total: $59,820

Michael Varcoe works as a Police Sergeant for Louisville Metro Police Department. Michael earned $59,820 in 2026.

Austin Johnson

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2024 total comp

$59,713

Base pay: $54,229
Overtime: $2,197
Other pay: $3,287
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,713

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $76,419
Record ID: 31,469
Year-to-Date Total: $72,375

Austin Johnson is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2024 total compensation came to $59,713.

Megan Moseley

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$59,693

Base pay: $47,078
Overtime: $10,063
Other pay: $2,552
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,693

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $100,734
Record ID: 22,587
Year-to-Date Total: $59,693

Megan Moseley holds the role of Police Sergeant at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,693.

Jason Pohl

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$59,689

Base pay: $41,803
Overtime: $15,024
Other pay: $2,862
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,689

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $89,024
Record ID: 22,768
Year-to-Date Total: $59,689

Jason Pohl works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Jason earned $59,689 in 2026.

Robert Engle

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$59,667

Base pay: $49,082
Overtime: $8,126
Other pay: $2,458
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,667

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $102,315
Record ID: 23,193
Year-to-Date Total: $59,667

Robert Engle is a Police Sergeant at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $59,667.

Samantha Childress

Open Records Specialist/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp

$59,617

Base pay: $58,867
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,617

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $59,550
Record ID: 38,669
Year-to-Date Total: $60,367

Samantha Childress holds the role of Open Records Specialist at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2022, their total compensation was $59,617.

Davis Mccue

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2024 total comp

$59,608

Base pay: $51,540
Overtime: $4,806
Other pay: $3,262
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,608

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $78,957
Record ID: 30,594
Year-to-Date Total: $59,608

Davis Mccue works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Davis earned $59,608 in 2024.

Bradley Lady

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$59,521

Base pay: $47,453
Overtime: $9,543
Other pay: $2,526
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,521

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $102,315
Record ID: 23,168
Year-to-Date Total: $59,521

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Bradley Lady serves as a Police Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,521.

Carson Hertelendy

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$59,472

Base pay: $38,488
Overtime: $17,887
Other pay: $3,097
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,472

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $81,578
Record ID: 23,982
Year-to-Date Total: $59,472

Carson Hertelendy works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Carson earned $59,472 in 2026.

Michael Campbell

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$59,421

Base pay: $53,330
Overtime: $3,837
Other pay: $2,254
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,421

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $113,589
Record ID: 20,803
Year-to-Date Total: $59,421

Michael Campbell is a Police Sergeant at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $59,421.

Anthony Hamblin

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2024 total comp

$59,398

Base pay: $49,598
Overtime: $9,800
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,398

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $47,674
Record ID: 31,394
Year-to-Date Total: $59,446

Anthony Hamblin is a Police Recruit at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2024 total compensation came to $59,398.

Nathanael Lawson

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$59,374

Base pay: $37,570
Overtime: $18,657
Other pay: $3,147
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,374

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $81,578
Record ID: 24,378
Year-to-Date Total: $59,374

Nathanael Lawson holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,374.

Ethan Guetig

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$59,306

Base pay: $39,082
Overtime: $17,193
Other pay: $3,031
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,306

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $84,406
Record ID: 23,123
Year-to-Date Total: $59,306

Ethan Guetig works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Ethan earned $59,306 in 2026.