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 27

Erika Shields

Police Chief/Louisville Metro Police Department

2023 total comp

$47,090

Base pay: $44,906
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,184
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,090

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $238,277
Record ID: 13,252
Year-to-Date Total: $51,672

Erika Shields holds the role of Police Chief at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $47,090.

Rebecca Heisler

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$47,049

Base pay: $37,828
Overtime: $6,742
Other pay: $2,479
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,049

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $81,578
Record ID: 24,000
Year-to-Date Total: $47,049

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Rebecca Heisler serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,049.

Anastasia Thurston

Civilian Investigator/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$47,046

Base pay: $32,864
Overtime: $14,183
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,046

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $70,616
Record ID: 25,766
Year-to-Date Total: $53,746

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Anastasia Thurston serves as a Civilian Investigator. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,046.

Aaron Tinelli

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$47,039

Base pay: $42,275
Overtime: $2,535
Other pay: $2,230
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,039

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $92,082
Record ID: 21,964
Year-to-Date Total: $47,039

Aaron Tinelli is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $47,039.

Payvand Rakhshan

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$47,021

Base pay: $38,305
Overtime: $6,268
Other pay: $2,447
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,021

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $82,909
Record ID: 23,566
Year-to-Date Total: $47,021

Payvand Rakhshan works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Payvand earned $47,021 in 2026.

David Thomas

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$46,973

Base pay: $38,071
Overtime: $6,443
Other pay: $2,458
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,973

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $82,909
Record ID: 23,931
Year-to-Date Total: $46,973

At Louisville Metro Police Department, David Thomas serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,973.

Benjamin Klingenfus

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$46,962

Base pay: $41,848
Overtime: $2,867
Other pay: $2,247
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,962

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $92,082
Record ID: 21,683
Year-to-Date Total: $46,962

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Benjamin Klingenfus serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,962.

Elisa Viteri

Crime Scene Technician I/Louisville Metro Police Department

2024 total comp

$46,937

Base pay: $43,109
Overtime: $2,828
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,937

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $50,794
Record ID: 32,516
Year-to-Date Total: $47,425

Elisa Viteri is a Crime Scene Technician I at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2024 total compensation came to $46,937.

Phillip Hamm

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$46,926

Base pay: $39,667
Overtime: $4,896
Other pay: $2,362
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,926

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $85,946
Record ID: 22,461
Year-to-Date Total: $46,926

Phillip Hamm works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Phillip earned $46,926 in 2026.

Chad Jackson

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp

$46,918

Base pay: $38,911
Overtime: $2,231
Other pay: $5,776
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,918

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $57,741
Record ID: 40,295
Year-to-Date Total: $51,338

Chad Jackson is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2022 total compensation came to $46,918.

Hunter Weaver

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$46,907

Base pay: $37,325
Overtime: $7,080
Other pay: $2,502
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,907

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $78,790
Record ID: 25,038
Year-to-Date Total: $46,907

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Hunter Weaver serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,907.

Mason Barnes

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$46,878

Base pay: $38,502
Overtime: $5,949
Other pay: $2,427
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,878

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $81,578
Record ID: 24,393
Year-to-Date Total: $46,878

Mason Barnes is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $46,878.

Matthew Forbes

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$46,871

Base pay: $40,667
Overtime: $3,900
Other pay: $2,304
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,871

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $85,946
Record ID: 24,871
Year-to-Date Total: $46,871

Matthew Forbes works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Matthew earned $46,871 in 2026.

Cari Hubbard-Robinson

Traffic Guard III/Louisville Metro Police Department

2025 total comp

$46,868

Base pay: $32,013
Overtime: $13,855
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,868

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $38,750
Record ID: 18,862
Year-to-Date Total: $46,868

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Cari Hubbard-Robinson serves as a Traffic Guard III. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,868.

Justice Shell

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$46,856

Base pay: $33,120
Overtime: $7,178
Other pay: $6,559
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,856

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $69,680
Record ID: 25,611
Year-to-Date Total: $46,856

Justice Shell holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,856.

James Steffan

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$46,838

Base pay: $41,808
Overtime: $2,787
Other pay: $2,243
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,838

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $90,584
Record ID: 22,268
Year-to-Date Total: $46,838

James Steffan works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. James earned $46,838 in 2026.

Megan Arnold

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$46,801

Base pay: $38,266
Overtime: $6,099
Other pay: $2,437
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,801

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $82,909
Record ID: 22,619
Year-to-Date Total: $46,801

Megan Arnold works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Megan earned $46,801 in 2026.

Robert Baker

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$46,792

Base pay: $37,744
Overtime: $6,572
Other pay: $2,476
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,792

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $78,790
Record ID: 25,034
Year-to-Date Total: $46,792

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Robert Baker serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,792.

Coearia Clark

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$46,783

Base pay: $38,266
Overtime: $6,081
Other pay: $2,437
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,783

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $82,909
Record ID: 21,772
Year-to-Date Total: $46,783

Coearia Clark holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,783.

Brandon Derr

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$46,776

Base pay: $37,869
Overtime: $6,446
Other pay: $2,461
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,776

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $80,246
Record ID: 24,662
Year-to-Date Total: $46,776

Brandon Derr holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,776.

Kala Thomas

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$46,764

Base pay: $37,997
Overtime: $6,315
Other pay: $2,452
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,764

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $80,246
Record ID: 24,092
Year-to-Date Total: $46,764

Kala Thomas holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,764.

Kelsey Phillips

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$46,762

Base pay: $41,824
Overtime: $2,703
Other pay: $2,236
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,762

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $85,946
Record ID: 22,843
Year-to-Date Total: $46,762

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Kelsey Phillips serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,762.

Dylan Broyles

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$46,722

Base pay: $36,816
Overtime: $7,382
Other pay: $2,524
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,722

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $80,246
Record ID: 24,632
Year-to-Date Total: $46,722

Dylan Broyles works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Dylan earned $46,722 in 2026.

Heather Fritz

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$46,717

Base pay: $41,866
Overtime: $2,617
Other pay: $2,234
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,717

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $90,584
Record ID: 22,182
Year-to-Date Total: $46,717

Heather Fritz is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $46,717.

Jacob Eckert

Tactical Crime Intel Analyst/Louisville Metro Police Department

2025 total comp

$46,708

Base pay: $46,431
Overtime: $277
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,708

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $51,168
Record ID: 19,331
Year-to-Date Total: $47,325

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Jacob Eckert serves as a Tactical Crime Intel Analyst. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,708.

Woodrow Murphy

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$46,684

Base pay: $40,197
Overtime: $4,172
Other pay: $2,315
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,684

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $82,909
Record ID: 23,656
Year-to-Date Total: $46,684

Woodrow Murphy works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Woodrow earned $46,684 in 2026.

Alex Jeffries

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$46,662

Base pay: $37,869
Overtime: $6,336
Other pay: $2,456
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,662

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $80,246
Record ID: 24,613
Year-to-Date Total: $46,662

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Alex Jeffries serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,662.

Charles Webb

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$46,608

Base pay: $41,178
Overtime: $3,165
Other pay: $2,265
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,608

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $85,946
Record ID: 22,844
Year-to-Date Total: $46,608

Charles Webb holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,608.

Christopher Heightchew

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$46,599

Base pay: $38,611
Overtime: $5,581
Other pay: $2,407
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,599

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $81,578
Record ID: 23,638
Year-to-Date Total: $46,599

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Christopher Heightchew serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,599.

Michelle Rusch

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2025 total comp

$46,597

Base pay: $37,649
Overtime: $6,379
Other pay: $2,569
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,597

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $80,392
Record ID: 16,123
Year-to-Date Total: $59,274

Michelle Rusch holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $46,597.

Alexandra Quitter

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$46,530

Base pay: $38,389
Overtime: $5,725
Other pay: $2,417
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,530

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $82,909
Record ID: 23,418
Year-to-Date Total: $46,530

Alexandra Quitter works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Alexandra earned $46,530 in 2026.

Jacob Ray

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$46,506

Base pay: $37,651
Overtime: $6,395
Other pay: $2,460
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,506

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $81,578
Record ID: 23,923
Year-to-Date Total: $46,506

Jacob Ray is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $46,506.

Dylan Bylone

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$46,486

Base pay: $33,086
Overtime: $6,862
Other pay: $6,539
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,486

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $69,680
Record ID: 25,607
Year-to-Date Total: $46,486

Dylan Bylone works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Dylan earned $46,486 in 2026.

Michael Furnish

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$46,484

Base pay: $40,606
Overtime: $3,590
Other pay: $2,288
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,484

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $85,946
Record ID: 24,966
Year-to-Date Total: $46,484

Michael Furnish works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Michael earned $46,484 in 2026.

Gage Goodman

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$46,476

Base pay: $38,266
Overtime: $5,790
Other pay: $2,421
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,476

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $82,909
Record ID: 23,521
Year-to-Date Total: $46,476

Gage Goodman is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $46,476.

Jan Dykes

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$46,466

Base pay: $38,389
Overtime: $5,663
Other pay: $2,414
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,466

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $82,909
Record ID: 23,526
Year-to-Date Total: $46,466

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Jan Dykes serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,466.

Maria Velazquez

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$46,463

Base pay: $37,520
Overtime: $6,475
Other pay: $2,468
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,463

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $78,790
Record ID: 24,118
Year-to-Date Total: $46,463

Maria Velazquez is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $46,463.

Jacob Mcintosh

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$46,443

Base pay: $38,912
Overtime: $5,147
Other pay: $2,384
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,443

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $82,909
Record ID: 23,442
Year-to-Date Total: $46,443

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Jacob Mcintosh serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,443.

Molly Schroering

Tactical Crime Intelligence Analyst/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp

$46,408

Base pay: $43,053
Overtime: $3,355
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,408

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $53,227
Record ID: 38,307
Year-to-Date Total: $46,684

Molly Schroering works as a Tactical Crime Intelligence Analyst for Louisville Metro Police Department. Molly earned $46,408 in 2022.

Robert Jones

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$46,396

Base pay: $44,293
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,102
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,396

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $95,555
Record ID: 21,317
Year-to-Date Total: $46,396

Robert Jones is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $46,396.