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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Record list

Employees

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Ryan Noland

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$80,931

Base pay: $43,282
Overtime: $33,906
Other pay: $3,743
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,931

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $90,584
Record ID: 22,224
Year-to-Date Total: $80,931

Ryan Noland is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $80,931.

Trey Mckinley

Police Lieutenant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$80,768

Base pay: $62,063
Overtime: $16,059
Other pay: $2,645
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,768

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $133,702
Record ID: 21,697
Year-to-Date Total: $80,768

Trey Mckinley holds the role of Police Lieutenant at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,768.

Shay Rausch

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp

$80,703

Base pay: $70,825
Overtime: $4,039
Other pay: $5,839
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,703

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $70,283
Record ID: 37,638
Year-to-Date Total: $86,486

Shay Rausch is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2022 total compensation came to $80,703.

James Clark

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$80,698

Base pay: $51,227
Overtime: $26,279
Other pay: $3,192
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,698

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $109,554
Record ID: 21,823
Year-to-Date Total: $80,698

James Clark holds the role of Police Sergeant at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,698.

John Bovenzi

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2023 total comp

$80,312

Base pay: $65,365
Overtime: $10,032
Other pay: $4,915
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,312

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $74,006
Record ID: 10,454
Year-to-Date Total: $83,226

At Louisville Metro Police Department, John Bovenzi serves as a Police Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $80,312.

Travis Hatchell

Police Major/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$80,251

Base pay: $76,588
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,662
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,251

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $164,570
Record ID: 26,317
Year-to-Date Total: $80,251

Travis Hatchell works as a Police Major for Louisville Metro Police Department. Travis earned $80,251 in 2026.

Nicolai Jilek

Police Major/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$80,211

Base pay: $76,549
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,662
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,211

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $164,570
Record ID: 26,125
Year-to-Date Total: $80,211

Nicolai Jilek holds the role of Police Major at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,211.

Russell Miller

Police Major/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$80,171

Base pay: $76,509
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,662
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,171

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $164,570
Record ID: 21,396
Year-to-Date Total: $80,171

Russell Miller holds the role of Police Major at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,171.

Ryan Strong

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$80,155

Base pay: $38,595
Overtime: $37,428
Other pay: $4,132
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,155

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $81,578
Record ID: 24,142
Year-to-Date Total: $80,155

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Ryan Strong serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,155.

Brian Thompson

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$80,124

Base pay: $37,245
Overtime: $38,594
Other pay: $4,285
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,124

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $80,246
Record ID: 25,040
Year-to-Date Total: $80,124

Brian Thompson works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Brian earned $80,124 in 2026.

Craig Browning

Police Lieutenant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$80,121

Base pay: $57,418
Overtime: $19,872
Other pay: $2,831
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,121

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $124,405
Record ID: 22,683
Year-to-Date Total: $80,121

Craig Browning is a Police Lieutenant at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $80,121.

Jeremy Allen

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$80,121

Base pay: $51,184
Overtime: $25,767
Other pay: $3,169
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,121

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $107,765
Record ID: 22,253
Year-to-Date Total: $80,121

Jeremy Allen is a Police Sergeant at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $80,121.

Andrew Baker

Police Lieutenant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$80,118

Base pay: $59,881
Overtime: $17,516
Other pay: $2,721
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,118

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $129,002
Record ID: 22,177
Year-to-Date Total: $80,118

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Andrew Baker serves as a Police Lieutenant. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,118.

Derek Hurley

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$80,092

Base pay: $49,981
Overtime: $27,043
Other pay: $3,068
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,092

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $105,934
Record ID: 22,062
Year-to-Date Total: $80,092

Derek Hurley holds the role of Police Sergeant at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,092.

Jason Winstead

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$79,993

Base pay: $42,499
Overtime: $33,721
Other pay: $3,773
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,993

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $92,082
Record ID: 21,634
Year-to-Date Total: $79,993

Jason Winstead works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Jason earned $79,993 in 2026.

Daniel Montgomery

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2024 total comp

$79,924

Base pay: $68,064
Overtime: $7,953
Other pay: $3,907
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,924

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $87,693
Record ID: 28,289
Year-to-Date Total: $84,161

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Daniel Montgomery serves as a Police Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $79,924.

Daniel Lewis

Police Major/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$79,776

Base pay: $76,113
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,662
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,776

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $164,570
Record ID: 21,672
Year-to-Date Total: $79,776

Daniel Lewis is a Police Major at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $79,776.

Leslie Skaggs

Police Lieutenant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$79,759

Base pay: $64,228
Overtime: $13,006
Other pay: $2,525
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,759

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $137,467
Record ID: 21,268
Year-to-Date Total: $79,759

Leslie Skaggs holds the role of Police Lieutenant at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,759.

David Allen

Police Major/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$79,697

Base pay: $76,034
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,662
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,697

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $164,570
Record ID: 20,836
Year-to-Date Total: $79,697

At Louisville Metro Police Department, David Allen serves as a Police Major. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,697.

Joseph Nett

Police Major/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$79,618

Base pay: $75,955
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,662
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,618

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $164,570
Record ID: 22,759
Year-to-Date Total: $79,618

Joseph Nett holds the role of Police Major at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,618.

Mindy Vance

Police Major/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$79,618

Base pay: $75,955
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,662
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,618

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $164,570
Record ID: 21,730
Year-to-Date Total: $79,618

Mindy Vance works as a Police Major for Louisville Metro Police Department. Mindy earned $79,618 in 2026.

Tiffany Tatum

Police Major/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$79,618

Base pay: $75,955
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,662
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,618

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $164,570
Record ID: 21,000
Year-to-Date Total: $79,618

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Tiffany Tatum serves as a Police Major. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,618.

Luke Phan

Police Major/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$79,618

Base pay: $75,955
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,662
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,618

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $164,570
Record ID: 22,230
Year-to-Date Total: $79,618

Luke Phan works as a Police Major for Louisville Metro Police Department. Luke earned $79,618 in 2026.

Stephen Lacefield

Police Major/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$79,618

Base pay: $75,955
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,662
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,618

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $164,570
Record ID: 22,104
Year-to-Date Total: $79,618

Stephen Lacefield holds the role of Police Major at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,618.

Jill Bates

Police Major/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$79,618

Base pay: $75,955
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,662
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,618

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $164,570
Record ID: 21,259
Year-to-Date Total: $79,618

Jill Bates is a Police Major at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $79,618.

Eric Wampler

Police Major/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$79,618

Base pay: $75,955
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,662
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,618

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $164,570
Record ID: 21,641
Year-to-Date Total: $79,618

Eric Wampler works as a Police Major for Louisville Metro Police Department. Eric earned $79,618 in 2026.

Donald Boeckman

Police Major/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$79,618

Base pay: $75,955
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,662
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,618

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $164,570
Record ID: 22,324
Year-to-Date Total: $79,618

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Donald Boeckman serves as a Police Major. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,618.

Mason Brown

Police Major/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$79,618

Base pay: $75,955
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,662
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,618

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $164,570
Record ID: 22,693
Year-to-Date Total: $79,618

Mason Brown holds the role of Police Major at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,618.

James Mcgaha

Police Major/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$79,539

Base pay: $75,876
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,662
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,539

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $164,570
Record ID: 21,765
Year-to-Date Total: $79,539

At Louisville Metro Police Department, James Mcgaha serves as a Police Major. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,539.

Brandon Brinkley

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$79,443

Base pay: $39,832
Overtime: $35,618
Other pay: $3,993
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,443

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $85,946
Record ID: 24,965
Year-to-Date Total: $79,443

Brandon Brinkley works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Brandon earned $79,443 in 2026.

Gary Boehnlein

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2025 total comp

$79,275

Base pay: $54,444
Overtime: $21,047
Other pay: $3,784
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,275

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $93,829
Record ID: 11,392
Year-to-Date Total: $79,275

Gary Boehnlein is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2025 total compensation came to $79,275.

Joseff Keeling

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$79,209

Base pay: $50,377
Overtime: $25,840
Other pay: $2,992
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,209

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $102,315
Record ID: 21,660
Year-to-Date Total: $79,209

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Joseff Keeling serves as a Police Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,209.

James Adams

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$79,122

Base pay: $42,211
Overtime: $33,155
Other pay: $3,755
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,122

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $92,082
Record ID: 26,380
Year-to-Date Total: $79,122

At Louisville Metro Police Department, James Adams serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,122.

Trinity Tillman

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$79,036

Base pay: $50,551
Overtime: $25,336
Other pay: $3,148
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,036

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $107,765
Record ID: 22,388
Year-to-Date Total: $79,036

Trinity Tillman is a Police Sergeant at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $79,036.

Isaac Mantle

Police Lieutenant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$79,002

Base pay: $62,703
Overtime: $13,377
Other pay: $2,922
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,002

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $133,702
Record ID: 21,695
Year-to-Date Total: $89,850

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Isaac Mantle serves as a Police Lieutenant. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,002.

Philip Satterthwaite

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2023 total comp

$78,865

Base pay: $71,100
Overtime: $3,264
Other pay: $4,502
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,865

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $76,565
Record ID: 9,357
Year-to-Date Total: $78,995

Philip Satterthwaite holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $78,865.

David Haight

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$78,830

Base pay: $53,652
Overtime: $22,210
Other pay: $2,968
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,830

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $113,589
Record ID: 21,189
Year-to-Date Total: $78,830

David Haight works as a Police Sergeant for Louisville Metro Police Department. David earned $78,830 in 2026.

Christian Lewis

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$78,635

Base pay: $37,651
Overtime: $36,822
Other pay: $4,162
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,635

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $81,578
Record ID: 23,632
Year-to-Date Total: $78,635

Christian Lewis holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,635.

Gary Jaggers

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$78,436

Base pay: $49,454
Overtime: $25,787
Other pay: $3,195
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,436

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $104,166
Record ID: 22,620
Year-to-Date Total: $78,436

Gary Jaggers holds the role of Police Sergeant at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,436.

John Polin

Executive Administrator/Louisville Metro Police Department

2023 total comp

$78,411

Base pay: $78,411
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,411

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $98,329
Record ID: 2,906
Year-to-Date Total: $94,666

John Polin holds the role of Executive Administrator at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $78,411.