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 Lieutenant/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Andrew Rodman works as a Police Lieutenant for Louisville Metro Police Department. Andrew earned $61,581 in 2026.
Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department
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At Louisville Metro Police Department, Bryce Johnson serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,579.
Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Jeffrey Rodgers works as a Police Sergeant for Louisville Metro Police Department. Jeffrey earned $61,551 in 2026.
Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department
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At Louisville Metro Police Department, Ryan Forgey serves as a Police Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,423.
Personnel Supervisor/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Sarah Mcnulty works as a Personnel Supervisor for Louisville Metro Police Department. Sarah earned $61,423 in 2024.
Nibin Technician/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Caitlin Leja works as a Nibin Technician for Louisville Metro Police Department. Caitlin earned $61,413 in 2022.
Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Austin Green is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $61,377.
Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Chase Barrett is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $61,333.
Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Zachary Higdon holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,311.
Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department
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John Bovenzi holds the role of Police Sergeant at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,305.
Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department
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At Louisville Metro Police Department, Jason Mcneil serves as a Police Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,291.
Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department
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At Louisville Metro Police Department, Dylan Seago serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,247.
Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Jenna Zabel holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,239.
Tactical Crime Intelligence Analyst/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Marquita Fabor holds the role of Tactical Crime Intelligence Analyst at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2022, their total compensation was $61,190.
Police Lieutenant/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Christopher Watkins is a Police Lieutenant at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $61,170.
Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Phillip Kurtz works as a Police Sergeant for Louisville Metro Police Department. Phillip earned $61,072 in 2026.
Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department
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At Louisville Metro Police Department, Christopher Baker serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,037.
Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Jeryl Tyson is a Police Sergeant at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $61,019.
Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Jerry Codey holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,972.
Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department
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At Louisville Metro Police Department, David Bassler serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,902.
Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Arcadio Hidrogo is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $60,894.
Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department
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At Louisville Metro Police Department, Lenert Elzy serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,782.
Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Jonathan Story works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Jonathan earned $60,717 in 2026.
Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department
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At Louisville Metro Police Department, Clayton Clan serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,633.
Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department
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At Louisville Metro Police Department, Benjamin Derby serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,604.
Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Esther Ragan works as a Police Sergeant for Louisville Metro Police Department. Esther earned $60,592 in 2026.
Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Jeffrey Peek holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,557.
Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department
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At Louisville Metro Police Department, Randall Richardson serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,556.
Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Elizabeth Ruoff holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,525.
Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Ryan Whitford holds the role of Police Sergeant at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,515.
Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Jeffery Haddock works as a Police Sergeant for Louisville Metro Police Department. Jeffery earned $60,426 in 2026.
Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department
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At Louisville Metro Police Department, Curtis Lipsey serves as a Police Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,418.
Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Abigail Christman holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,315.
Tactical Crime Intelligence Analyst/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Tristan King is a Tactical Crime Intelligence Analyst at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2022 total compensation came to $60,262.
Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department
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At Louisville Metro Police Department, Jasmine Collins serves as a Police Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,203.
Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department
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At Louisville Metro Police Department, Clarence Beauford serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,152.
Property Room Clerk - Police/Louisville Metro Police Department
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At Louisville Metro Police Department, Doris Pool serves as a Property Room Clerk - Police. Their 2022 pay totaled $60,143.
Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Sara Christ works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Sara earned $60,107 in 2026.
Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department
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At Louisville Metro Police Department, Bryan Singleton serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,089.
Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department
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Ashley Spratt holds the role of Police Sergeant at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,049.