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
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+

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.

Record list

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 16

Bradley Beckham

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$57,028

Base pay: $41,853
Overtime: $12,439
Other pay: $2,735
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,028

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $89,024
Record ID: 21,094
Year-to-Date Total: $57,028

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Bradley Beckham serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,028.

Evan Brown

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$57,026

Base pay: $41,637
Overtime: $12,659
Other pay: $2,730
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,026

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $87,443
Record ID: 26,548
Year-to-Date Total: $57,026

Evan Brown is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $57,026.

Wesley Speer

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$57,001

Base pay: $46,823
Overtime: $7,726
Other pay: $2,452
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,001

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $102,315
Record ID: 23,139
Year-to-Date Total: $57,001

Wesley Speer is a Police Sergeant at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $57,001.

Kerry Ball

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$56,996

Base pay: $47,871
Overtime: $6,724
Other pay: $2,402
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,996

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $102,315
Record ID: 22,979
Year-to-Date Total: $56,996

Kerry Ball works as a Police Sergeant for Louisville Metro Police Department. Kerry earned $56,996 in 2026.

Thomas Franklin

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$56,916

Base pay: $40,213
Overtime: $13,875
Other pay: $2,828
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,916

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $85,946
Record ID: 22,514
Year-to-Date Total: $56,916

Thomas Franklin works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Thomas earned $56,916 in 2026.

Lance Kilkelly

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$56,855

Base pay: $40,000
Overtime: $14,015
Other pay: $2,840
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,855

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $85,946
Record ID: 22,845
Year-to-Date Total: $56,855

Lance Kilkelly is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $56,855.

Kenneth Prechtel

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$56,780

Base pay: $43,817
Overtime: $10,370
Other pay: $2,593
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,780

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $93,829
Record ID: 21,417
Year-to-Date Total: $56,780

Kenneth Prechtel holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,780.

Benjamin Lunte

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$56,773

Base pay: $51,033
Overtime: $3,492
Other pay: $2,248
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,773

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $109,554
Record ID: 21,935
Year-to-Date Total: $56,773

Benjamin Lunte holds the role of Police Sergeant at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,773.

Christopher Woodlee

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$56,749

Base pay: $37,217
Overtime: $16,498
Other pay: $3,034
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,749

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $78,790
Record ID: 25,035
Year-to-Date Total: $56,749

Christopher Woodlee is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $56,749.

Tate Mason

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$56,705

Base pay: $39,750
Overtime: $14,119
Other pay: $2,836
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,705

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $87,443
Record ID: 22,709
Year-to-Date Total: $56,705

Tate Mason holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,705.

Gregory Harris

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$56,693

Base pay: $37,463
Overtime: $16,217
Other pay: $3,013
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,693

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $81,578
Record ID: 23,372
Year-to-Date Total: $56,693

Gregory Harris works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Gregory earned $56,693 in 2026.

Clayton Kelly

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$56,680

Base pay: $37,446
Overtime: $16,221
Other pay: $3,013
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,680

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $81,578
Record ID: 24,374
Year-to-Date Total: $56,680

Clayton Kelly holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,680.

Bill Clark

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$56,671

Base pay: $43,801
Overtime: $10,267
Other pay: $2,602
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,671

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $92,082
Record ID: 21,645
Year-to-Date Total: $56,671

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Bill Clark serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,671.

Kimberly Hipsher

Tactical Crime Intelligence Analyst/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp

$56,653

Base pay: $53,752
Overtime: $1,401
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,653

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $51,168
Record ID: 39,939
Year-to-Date Total: $58,153

Kimberly Hipsher works as a Tactical Crime Intelligence Analyst for Louisville Metro Police Department. Kimberly earned $56,653 in 2022.

Lawman Chibundi

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$56,578

Base pay: $48,801
Overtime: $5,434
Other pay: $2,343
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,578

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $100,734
Record ID: 23,493
Year-to-Date Total: $56,578

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Lawman Chibundi serves as a Police Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,578.

John Diebold

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$56,575

Base pay: $46,675
Overtime: $7,442
Other pay: $2,458
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,575

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $95,555
Record ID: 20,939
Year-to-Date Total: $56,575

John Diebold works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. John earned $56,575 in 2026.

Sarah Mantle

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$56,532

Base pay: $47,222
Overtime: $6,899
Other pay: $2,410
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,532

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $102,315
Record ID: 22,502
Year-to-Date Total: $56,532

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Sarah Mantle serves as a Police Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,532.

Benjamin Dean

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$56,508

Base pay: $46,493
Overtime: $7,570
Other pay: $2,445
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,508

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $100,734
Record ID: 23,119
Year-to-Date Total: $56,508

Benjamin Dean holds the role of Police Sergeant at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,508.

Anthony Garcia

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$56,505

Base pay: $38,755
Overtime: $14,843
Other pay: $2,907
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,505

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $84,406
Record ID: 23,548
Year-to-Date Total: $56,505

Anthony Garcia is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $56,505.

Peyton Nolley

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$56,466

Base pay: $37,186
Overtime: $16,258
Other pay: $3,021
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,466

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $78,790
Record ID: 25,028
Year-to-Date Total: $56,466

Peyton Nolley holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,466.

Christopher Mostek

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$56,424

Base pay: $39,058
Overtime: $14,481
Other pay: $2,885
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,424

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $84,406
Record ID: 23,438
Year-to-Date Total: $56,424

Christopher Mostek works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Christopher earned $56,424 in 2026.

Austin Searcy

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$56,421

Base pay: $37,037
Overtime: $16,352
Other pay: $3,032
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,421

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $80,246
Record ID: 24,346
Year-to-Date Total: $56,421

Austin Searcy is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $56,421.

Taylor Harris

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$56,358

Base pay: $37,280
Overtime: $16,063
Other pay: $3,015
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,358

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $80,246
Record ID: 23,613
Year-to-Date Total: $56,358

Taylor Harris holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,358.

Gary Mccolpin

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$56,313

Base pay: $38,071
Overtime: $15,296
Other pay: $2,946
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,313

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $82,909
Record ID: 23,903
Year-to-Date Total: $56,313

Gary Mccolpin is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $56,313.

Noah Straman

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$56,295

Base pay: $38,327
Overtime: $15,042
Other pay: $2,926
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,295

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $82,909
Record ID: 23,531
Year-to-Date Total: $56,295

Noah Straman works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Noah earned $56,295 in 2026.

Joshua Crawford

Director/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$56,294

Base pay: $56,294
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,294

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $121,971
Record ID: 26,544
Year-to-Date Total: $56,294

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Joshua Crawford serves as a Director. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,294.

Karl Ouano Bautista

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$56,276

Base pay: $33,120
Overtime: $16,034
Other pay: $7,122
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,276

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $69,680
Record ID: 25,604
Year-to-Date Total: $56,276

Karl Ouano Bautista is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $56,276.

Leewayne Shepherd

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$56,254

Base pay: $36,819
Overtime: $16,383
Other pay: $3,051
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,254

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $78,790
Record ID: 25,107
Year-to-Date Total: $56,254

Leewayne Shepherd works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Leewayne earned $56,254 in 2026.

Michael Johnson

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$56,252

Base pay: $50,771
Overtime: $3,243
Other pay: $2,238
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,252

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $109,554
Record ID: 22,129
Year-to-Date Total: $56,252

Michael Johnson holds the role of Police Sergeant at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,252.

Evan Stovall

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$56,235

Base pay: $38,874
Overtime: $14,481
Other pay: $2,880
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,235

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $82,909
Record ID: 23,927
Year-to-Date Total: $56,235

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Evan Stovall serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,235.

Jeffrey Goldman

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp

$56,225

Base pay: $48,009
Overtime: $5,716
Other pay: $2,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,225

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $44,075
Record ID: 37,804
Year-to-Date Total: $58,805

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Jeffrey Goldman serves as a Police Recruit. Their 2022 pay totaled $56,225.

Christopher Geoghegan

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$56,196

Base pay: $48,087
Overtime: $5,754
Other pay: $2,354
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,196

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $104,166
Record ID: 22,753
Year-to-Date Total: $56,196

Christopher Geoghegan holds the role of Police Sergeant at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,196.

Daniel Burnett

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$56,188

Base pay: $37,295
Overtime: $15,888
Other pay: $3,005
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,188

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $80,246
Record ID: 24,047
Year-to-Date Total: $56,188

Daniel Burnett is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $56,188.

Joshua Thompson

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$56,172

Base pay: $40,340
Overtime: $13,044
Other pay: $2,788
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,172

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $85,946
Record ID: 24,870
Year-to-Date Total: $56,172

Joshua Thompson is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $56,172.

John Bradley

Public Information Specialist/Louisville Metro Police Department

2024 total comp

$56,171

Base pay: $49,434
Overtime: $6,736
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,171

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $50,190
Record ID: 27,922
Year-to-Date Total: $56,171

At Louisville Metro Police Department, John Bradley serves as a Public Information Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $56,171.

William Wolf

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$56,169

Base pay: $50,187
Overtime: $3,723
Other pay: $2,258
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,169

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $107,765
Record ID: 22,035
Year-to-Date Total: $56,169

William Wolf works as a Police Sergeant for Louisville Metro Police Department. William earned $56,169 in 2026.

Adam Sears

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$56,158

Base pay: $41,808
Overtime: $11,661
Other pay: $2,690
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,158

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $90,584
Record ID: 22,297
Year-to-Date Total: $56,158

Adam Sears holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,158.

Kimberly Harper

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$56,078

Base pay: $49,159
Overtime: $4,618
Other pay: $2,301
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,078

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $105,934
Record ID: 22,334
Year-to-Date Total: $56,078

Kimberly Harper holds the role of Police Sergeant at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,078.

Corey Russell

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$56,064

Base pay: $37,651
Overtime: $15,447
Other pay: $2,966
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,064

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $81,578
Record ID: 23,765
Year-to-Date Total: $56,064

Corey Russell works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Corey earned $56,064 in 2026.

Ricky Dunnavan

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$56,064

Base pay: $38,990
Overtime: $14,202
Other pay: $2,872
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,064

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $81,578
Record ID: 23,629
Year-to-Date Total: $56,064

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Ricky Dunnavan serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,064.