Louisville Metro, Kentucky / Louisville Metro Police Department

Agency file

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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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.

Cecil Brown

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$59,241

Base pay: $38,610
Overtime: $17,559
Other pay: $3,072
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,241

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $82,909
Record ID: 23,840
Year-to-Date Total: $59,241

Cecil Brown is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $59,241.

Clayton Reeves

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2024 total comp

$59,183

Base pay: $48,861
Overtime: $7,482
Other pay: $2,841
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,183

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $83,283
Record ID: 29,596
Year-to-Date Total: $72,196

Clayton Reeves holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $59,183.

Maranda Evans

Strategic Crime Intel Analyst/Louisville Metro Police Department

2025 total comp

$59,143

Base pay: $49,880
Overtime: $9,263
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,143

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $52,187
Record ID: 17,895
Year-to-Date Total: $60,651

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Maranda Evans serves as a Strategic Crime Intel Analyst. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,143.

Gabriel Velez-Mangual

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$59,128

Base pay: $37,880
Overtime: $18,097
Other pay: $3,150
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,128

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $78,790
Record ID: 24,451
Year-to-Date Total: $59,128

Gabriel Velez-Mangual is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $59,128.

Timothy Huber

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$59,111

Base pay: $39,431
Overtime: $16,694
Other pay: $2,985
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,111

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $82,909
Record ID: 22,235
Year-to-Date Total: $59,111

Timothy Huber is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $59,111.

Earl Rinehart

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$59,069

Base pay: $37,325
Overtime: $18,592
Other pay: $3,151
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,069

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $78,790
Record ID: 24,447
Year-to-Date Total: $59,069

Earl Rinehart works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Earl earned $59,069 in 2026.

Jacob Martion

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$59,023

Base pay: $41,874
Overtime: $13,944
Other pay: $3,204
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,023

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $90,584
Record ID: 22,351
Year-to-Date Total: $66,960

Jacob Martion is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $59,023.

Joseph Speer

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$58,978

Base pay: $40,847
Overtime: $15,227
Other pay: $2,903
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,978

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $84,406
Record ID: 26,060
Year-to-Date Total: $58,978

Joseph Speer holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,978.

Dallas Constant

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$58,962

Base pay: $39,114
Overtime: $16,831
Other pay: $3,018
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,962

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $82,909
Record ID: 23,675
Year-to-Date Total: $58,962

Dallas Constant holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,962.

Joanna Beard

Tactical Crime Intel Analyst/Louisville Metro Police Department

2025 total comp

$58,931

Base pay: $55,891
Overtime: $1,477
Other pay: $1,563
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,931

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $55,370
Record ID: 11,502
Year-to-Date Total: $58,931

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Joanna Beard serves as a Tactical Crime Intel Analyst. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,931.

Brett Ringswald

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$58,901

Base pay: $47,659
Overtime: $8,755
Other pay: $2,487
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,901

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $102,315
Record ID: 23,162
Year-to-Date Total: $58,901

Brett Ringswald is a Police Sergeant at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $58,901.

Benjamin Martin

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$58,887

Base pay: $37,651
Overtime: $18,120
Other pay: $3,116
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,887

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $81,578
Record ID: 23,740
Year-to-Date Total: $58,887

Benjamin Martin is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $58,887.

Jonathan Haywood

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2024 total comp

$58,806

Base pay: $54,378
Overtime: $1,351
Other pay: $3,076
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,806

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $80,392
Record ID: 29,611
Year-to-Date Total: $71,174

Jonathan Haywood works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Jonathan earned $58,806 in 2024.

Joseph Howell

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$58,789

Base pay: $41,014
Overtime: $14,896
Other pay: $2,879
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,789

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $87,443
Record ID: 22,482
Year-to-Date Total: $58,789

Joseph Howell holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,789.

Laura Cecil

Records Supervisor I/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp

$58,760

Base pay: $53,520
Overtime: $2,740
Other pay: $2,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,760

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $54,142
Record ID: 36,877
Year-to-Date Total: $61,260

Laura Cecil holds the role of Records Supervisor I at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2022, their total compensation was $58,760.

Benjamin Sullivan

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$58,752

Base pay: $37,524
Overtime: $18,110
Other pay: $3,118
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,752

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $81,578
Record ID: 24,384
Year-to-Date Total: $58,752

Benjamin Sullivan works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Benjamin earned $58,752 in 2026.

Jeffery Maloney

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2024 total comp

$58,729

Base pay: $53,956
Overtime: $2,009
Other pay: $2,765
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,729

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $87,693
Record ID: 28,120
Year-to-Date Total: $62,169

Jeffery Maloney is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2024 total compensation came to $58,729.

Debra Lang

Tactical Crime Intel Analyst/Louisville Metro Police Department

2023 total comp

$58,722

Base pay: $52,874
Overtime: $4,396
Other pay: $1,451
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,722

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $53,227
Record ID: 14,583
Year-to-Date Total: $58,722

Debra Lang holds the role of Tactical Crime Intel Analyst at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $58,722.

Chase Lambert

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$58,700

Base pay: $46,335
Overtime: $9,956
Other pay: $2,408
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,700

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $100,734
Record ID: 23,556
Year-to-Date Total: $58,700

Chase Lambert holds the role of Police Sergeant at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,700.

Jason Maguire

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$58,590

Base pay: $39,020
Overtime: $16,573
Other pay: $2,998
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,590

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $84,406
Record ID: 23,406
Year-to-Date Total: $58,590

Jason Maguire holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,590.

Eli Johnston

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$58,579

Base pay: $48,790
Overtime: $7,366
Other pay: $2,423
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,579

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $104,166
Record ID: 22,493
Year-to-Date Total: $58,579

Eli Johnston holds the role of Police Sergeant at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,579.

Derek Druin

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$58,549

Base pay: $38,818
Overtime: $16,727
Other pay: $3,005
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,549

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $84,406
Record ID: 23,543
Year-to-Date Total: $58,549

Derek Druin is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $58,549.

Stephen Farrell

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2024 total comp

$58,489

Base pay: $42,656
Overtime: $12,613
Other pay: $3,219
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,489

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $76,419
Record ID: 31,208
Year-to-Date Total: $67,808

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Stephen Farrell serves as a Police Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $58,489.

Jeromy Lynton

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$58,370

Base pay: $41,665
Overtime: $13,913
Other pay: $2,792
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,370

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $89,024
Record ID: 22,748
Year-to-Date Total: $58,370

Jeromy Lynton works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Jeromy earned $58,370 in 2026.