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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Louisville Metro Police Louisville Metro, Kentucky96% match
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Record list

Employees

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Joshua Forshee

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$56,027

Base pay: $37,757
Overtime: $15,321
Other pay: $2,949
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,027

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $82,909
Record ID: 23,890
Year-to-Date Total: $56,027

Joshua Forshee works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Joshua earned $56,027 in 2026.

Robert Krugler

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$56,016

Base pay: $40,358
Overtime: $12,883
Other pay: $2,775
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,016

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $87,443
Record ID: 22,690
Year-to-Date Total: $56,016

Robert Krugler holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,016.

Kori Thurman

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$55,947

Base pay: $52,609
Overtime: $1,188
Other pay: $2,150
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,947

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $113,589
Record ID: 21,978
Year-to-Date Total: $55,947

Kori Thurman holds the role of Police Sergeant at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,947.

Chad Stewart

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$55,944

Base pay: $48,893
Overtime: $4,761
Other pay: $2,291
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,944

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $105,934
Record ID: 22,066
Year-to-Date Total: $55,944

Chad Stewart is a Police Sergeant at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $55,944.

Jordan Mckinley

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$55,940

Base pay: $41,860
Overtime: $11,409
Other pay: $2,670
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,940

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $89,024
Record ID: 22,135
Year-to-Date Total: $55,940

Jordan Mckinley works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Jordan earned $55,940 in 2026.

Caleb Hartin

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2024 total comp

$55,929

Base pay: $44,938
Overtime: $7,939
Other pay: $3,052
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,929

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $75,046
Record ID: 31,813
Year-to-Date Total: $56,449

Caleb Hartin holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $55,929.

Daniel Garcia

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2024 total comp

$55,868

Base pay: $41,945
Overtime: $7,330
Other pay: $6,593
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,868

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $60,549
Record ID: 33,326
Year-to-Date Total: $60,503

Daniel Garcia is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2024 total compensation came to $55,868.

Daniel Mason

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$55,832

Base pay: $50,592
Overtime: $3,017
Other pay: $2,223
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,832

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $109,554
Record ID: 21,832
Year-to-Date Total: $55,832

Daniel Mason works as a Police Sergeant for Louisville Metro Police Department. Daniel earned $55,832 in 2026.

Dacota Thixton

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$55,811

Base pay: $38,143
Overtime: $14,748
Other pay: $2,920
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,811

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $80,246
Record ID: 23,971
Year-to-Date Total: $55,811

Dacota Thixton holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,811.

Jeremy Warren

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$55,730

Base pay: $33,234
Overtime: $19,175
Other pay: $3,322
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,730

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $69,680
Record ID: 24,121
Year-to-Date Total: $55,730

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Jeremy Warren serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,730.

Anthony Altes

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$55,724

Base pay: $39,302
Overtime: $13,572
Other pay: $2,849
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,724

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $82,909
Record ID: 23,682
Year-to-Date Total: $55,724

Anthony Altes holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,724.

Robin Oates

Executive Administrator/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$55,712

Base pay: $55,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,712

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $120,710
Record ID: 21,526
Year-to-Date Total: $55,712

Robin Oates works as a Executive Administrator for Louisville Metro Police Department. Robin earned $55,712 in 2026.

Jada Grady

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$55,710

Base pay: $38,071
Overtime: $14,722
Other pay: $2,917
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,710

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $82,909
Record ID: 23,894
Year-to-Date Total: $55,710

Jada Grady is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $55,710.

Joshua Wilson

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$55,703

Base pay: $42,734
Overtime: $10,338
Other pay: $2,631
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,703

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $82,909
Record ID: 23,872
Year-to-Date Total: $55,703

Joshua Wilson works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Joshua earned $55,703 in 2026.

Michael Torres

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$55,697

Base pay: $48,077
Overtime: $5,286
Other pay: $2,334
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,697

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $104,166
Record ID: 22,688
Year-to-Date Total: $55,697

Michael Torres is a Police Sergeant at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $55,697.

Matthew Montano

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$55,672

Base pay: $39,667
Overtime: $13,202
Other pay: $2,803
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,672

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $87,443
Record ID: 22,487
Year-to-Date Total: $55,672

Matthew Montano is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $55,672.

John Perkins

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$55,655

Base pay: $39,541
Overtime: $13,280
Other pay: $2,833
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,655

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $82,909
Record ID: 23,519
Year-to-Date Total: $55,655

At Louisville Metro Police Department, John Perkins serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,655.

Christopher Rutherford

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$55,597

Base pay: $43,578
Overtime: $9,457
Other pay: $2,562
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,597

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $93,829
Record ID: 22,036
Year-to-Date Total: $55,597

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Christopher Rutherford serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,597.

Jennifer Hall

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$55,595

Base pay: $50,295
Overtime: $3,070
Other pay: $2,230
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,595

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $109,554
Record ID: 21,702
Year-to-Date Total: $55,595

Jennifer Hall holds the role of Police Sergeant at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,595.

Matthew Marcum

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$55,582

Base pay: $39,683
Overtime: $13,102
Other pay: $2,798
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,582

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $85,946
Record ID: 23,038
Year-to-Date Total: $55,582

Matthew Marcum is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $55,582.

Derek Hughes

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$55,503

Base pay: $38,924
Overtime: $13,733
Other pay: $2,846
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,503

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $80,246
Record ID: 23,467
Year-to-Date Total: $55,503

Derek Hughes is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $55,503.

Dustin Zimmerman

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$55,481

Base pay: $40,439
Overtime: $11,965
Other pay: $3,078
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,481

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $87,443
Record ID: 22,728
Year-to-Date Total: $62,339

Dustin Zimmerman is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $55,481.

Michael Parson

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$55,476

Base pay: $40,234
Overtime: $12,489
Other pay: $2,753
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,476

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $87,443
Record ID: 22,499
Year-to-Date Total: $55,476

Michael Parson is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $55,476.

John Kirk

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$55,463

Base pay: $41,404
Overtime: $11,007
Other pay: $3,051
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,463

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $87,443
Record ID: 22,762
Year-to-Date Total: $63,065

At Louisville Metro Police Department, John Kirk serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,463.

Rachel Arroyo Phillips

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$55,428

Base pay: $42,634
Overtime: $10,188
Other pay: $2,607
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,428

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $92,082
Record ID: 21,631
Year-to-Date Total: $55,428

Rachel Arroyo Phillips holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,428.

Christopher Hardin

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$55,423

Base pay: $36,743
Overtime: $15,686
Other pay: $2,994
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,423

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $80,246
Record ID: 24,695
Year-to-Date Total: $55,423

Christopher Hardin works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Christopher earned $55,423 in 2026.

David Robey

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$55,399

Base pay: $38,258
Overtime: $14,236
Other pay: $2,906
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,399

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $78,790
Record ID: 25,513
Year-to-Date Total: $55,399

David Robey holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,399.

Drew Weldy

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$55,381

Base pay: $38,266
Overtime: $14,230
Other pay: $2,885
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,381

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $82,909
Record ID: 22,949
Year-to-Date Total: $55,381

Drew Weldy is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $55,381.

Larry Richardson

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$55,343

Base pay: $44,441
Overtime: $8,422
Other pay: $2,480
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,343

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $95,555
Record ID: 21,319
Year-to-Date Total: $55,343

Larry Richardson holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,343.

Michael Callahan

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$55,326

Base pay: $37,978
Overtime: $14,442
Other pay: $2,906
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,326

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $81,578
Record ID: 22,046
Year-to-Date Total: $55,326

Michael Callahan works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Michael earned $55,326 in 2026.

Malcolm Miller

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$55,271

Base pay: $44,120
Overtime: $8,637
Other pay: $2,515
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,271

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $95,555
Record ID: 21,194
Year-to-Date Total: $55,271

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Malcolm Miller serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,271.

Kayla Helm

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$55,267

Base pay: $37,909
Overtime: $14,449
Other pay: $2,909
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,267

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $81,578
Record ID: 23,714
Year-to-Date Total: $55,267

Kayla Helm holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,267.

Adam Foster

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$55,261

Base pay: $38,266
Overtime: $14,117
Other pay: $2,879
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,261

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $82,909
Record ID: 23,743
Year-to-Date Total: $55,261

Adam Foster is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $55,261.

Ali Thomas

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$55,231

Base pay: $37,191
Overtime: $15,084
Other pay: $2,956
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,231

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $80,246
Record ID: 21,496
Year-to-Date Total: $55,231

Ali Thomas works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Ali earned $55,231 in 2026.

Joshua Cothern

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2024 total comp

$55,218

Base pay: $50,239
Overtime: $4,979
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,218

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $47,674
Record ID: 30,946
Year-to-Date Total: $55,493

Joshua Cothern works as a Police Recruit for Louisville Metro Police Department. Joshua earned $55,218 in 2024.

Molly Schroering

Tactical Crime Intel Analyst/Louisville Metro Police Department

2023 total comp

$55,208

Base pay: $53,639
Overtime: $1,569
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,208

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $53,227
Record ID: 10,190
Year-to-Date Total: $55,208

Molly Schroering works as a Tactical Crime Intel Analyst for Louisville Metro Police Department. Molly earned $55,208 in 2023.

Zainulabdeen Adel

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$55,145

Base pay: $37,480
Overtime: $14,732
Other pay: $2,933
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,145

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $78,790
Record ID: 25,386
Year-to-Date Total: $55,145

Zainulabdeen Adel works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Zainulabdeen earned $55,145 in 2026.

Steven Mantle

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$55,076

Base pay: $49,555
Overtime: $3,277
Other pay: $2,244
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,076

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $105,934
Record ID: 22,643
Year-to-Date Total: $55,076

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Steven Mantle serves as a Police Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,076.

Jason Vance

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$54,996

Base pay: $51,620
Overtime: $1,224
Other pay: $2,152
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,996

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $109,554
Record ID: 21,671
Year-to-Date Total: $54,996

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Jason Vance serves as a Police Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,996.

Andrew Graves

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$54,968

Base pay: $45,800
Overtime: $6,754
Other pay: $2,414
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,968

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $98,925
Record ID: 23,748
Year-to-Date Total: $54,968

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Andrew Graves serves as a Police Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,968.