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 4

Joshua Mckinley

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$94,769

Base pay: $42,470
Overtime: $47,831
Other pay: $4,467
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,769

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $90,584
Record ID: 22,372
Year-to-Date Total: $94,769

Joshua Mckinley works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Joshua earned $94,769 in 2026.

Joy Williams

Information Process Technician II/Louisville Metro Police Department

2023 total comp

$94,654

Base pay: $47,043
Overtime: $46,047
Other pay: $1,563
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,654

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $44,866
Record ID: 5,271
Year-to-Date Total: $95,516

Joy Williams holds the role of Information Process Technician II at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $94,654.

Michael Varcoe

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2024 total comp

$94,574

Base pay: $77,770
Overtime: $11,780
Other pay: $5,025
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,574

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $78,957
Record ID: 30,628
Year-to-Date Total: $94,704

Michael Varcoe is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2024 total compensation came to $94,574.

Ryan Bates

Deputy Police Chief/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$93,742

Base pay: $90,079
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,662
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,742

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $195,172
Record ID: 21,098
Year-to-Date Total: $93,742

Ryan Bates works as a Deputy Police Chief for Louisville Metro Police Department. Ryan earned $93,742 in 2026.

Emily Mckinley

Deputy Police Chief/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$93,742

Base pay: $90,079
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,662
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,742

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $195,172
Record ID: 21,703
Year-to-Date Total: $93,742

Emily Mckinley holds the role of Deputy Police Chief at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,742.

Paul Neal

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$93,194

Base pay: $56,149
Overtime: $33,685
Other pay: $3,360
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,194

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $113,589
Record ID: 21,997
Year-to-Date Total: $93,194

Paul Neal works as a Police Sergeant for Louisville Metro Police Department. Paul earned $93,194 in 2026.

Antoine Frye

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$93,125

Base pay: $45,747
Overtime: $43,178
Other pay: $4,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,125

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $92,082
Record ID: 21,960
Year-to-Date Total: $93,125

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Antoine Frye serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,125.

Sean Jones

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2024 total comp

$93,079

Base pay: $81,950
Overtime: $6,598
Other pay: $4,532
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,079

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $86,278
Record ID: 28,615
Year-to-Date Total: $94,825

Sean Jones is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2024 total compensation came to $93,079.

Brian Peters

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2025 total comp

$92,970

Base pay: $82,468
Overtime: $6,036
Other pay: $4,466
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,970

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $93,829
Record ID: 11,848
Year-to-Date Total: $107,405

Brian Peters is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2025 total compensation came to $92,970.

Jessica Crick

Police Lieutenant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$92,900

Base pay: $61,709
Overtime: $28,129
Other pay: $3,062
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,900

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $133,702
Record ID: 21,825
Year-to-Date Total: $92,900

Jessica Crick holds the role of Police Lieutenant at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,900.

Michael Grant

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$92,641

Base pay: $45,492
Overtime: $43,009
Other pay: $4,141
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,641

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $95,555
Record ID: 21,430
Year-to-Date Total: $92,641

Michael Grant is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $92,641.

Jaron Skillman

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2023 total comp

$92,198

Base pay: $67,760
Overtime: $19,054
Other pay: $5,384
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,198

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $76,565
Record ID: 10,744
Year-to-Date Total: $94,675

Jaron Skillman is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2023 total compensation came to $92,198.

Justin Hardy

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2025 total comp

$91,733

Base pay: $77,431
Overtime: $9,835
Other pay: $4,467
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,733

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $92,082
Record ID: 11,637
Year-to-Date Total: $93,391

Justin Hardy works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Justin earned $91,733 in 2025.

Heather Jaynes

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2023 total comp

$91,693

Base pay: $69,369
Overtime: $16,980
Other pay: $5,344
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,693

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $75,213
Record ID: 9,455
Year-to-Date Total: $96,336

Heather Jaynes works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Heather earned $91,693 in 2023.

Joshua Arnwine

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp

$91,540

Base pay: $71,427
Overtime: $12,717
Other pay: $7,395
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,540

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $69,160
Record ID: 38,535
Year-to-Date Total: $102,525

Joshua Arnwine works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Joshua earned $91,540 in 2022.

Jacob Capito

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$91,478

Base pay: $38,240
Overtime: $48,473
Other pay: $4,764
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,478

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $80,246
Record ID: 24,352
Year-to-Date Total: $91,478

Jacob Capito holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $91,478.

Anthony Wilder

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$91,137

Base pay: $53,062
Overtime: $34,582
Other pay: $3,493
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,137

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $109,554
Record ID: 21,637
Year-to-Date Total: $91,137

Anthony Wilder works as a Police Sergeant for Louisville Metro Police Department. Anthony earned $91,137 in 2026.

Kristopher Pedigo

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2023 total comp

$91,013

Base pay: $75,824
Overtime: $10,302
Other pay: $4,887
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,013

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $80,746
Record ID: 5,651
Year-to-Date Total: $91,143

Kristopher Pedigo works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Kristopher earned $91,013 in 2023.

Brian Lima Orantes

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$90,968

Base pay: $39,023
Overtime: $47,232
Other pay: $4,713
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,968

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $80,246
Record ID: 24,347
Year-to-Date Total: $90,968

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Brian Lima Orantes serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $90,968.

Dennis Isbell

Police Lieutenant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$90,604

Base pay: $61,567
Overtime: $26,043
Other pay: $2,994
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,604

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $133,702
Record ID: 21,925
Year-to-Date Total: $90,604

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Dennis Isbell serves as a Police Lieutenant. Their 2026 pay totaled $90,604.

Joshua Richardson

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$90,538

Base pay: $37,325
Overtime: $48,387
Other pay: $4,826
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,538

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $78,790
Record ID: 25,370
Year-to-Date Total: $90,538

Joshua Richardson works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Joshua earned $90,538 in 2026.

Jeremy Ruoff

Police Lieutenant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$90,296

Base pay: $60,454
Overtime: $26,849
Other pay: $2,993
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,296

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $133,702
Record ID: 21,665
Year-to-Date Total: $90,296

Jeremy Ruoff works as a Police Lieutenant for Louisville Metro Police Department. Jeremy earned $90,296 in 2026.

Douglas Brooks

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$90,034

Base pay: $49,738
Overtime: $36,643
Other pay: $3,654
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,034

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $107,765
Record ID: 22,194
Year-to-Date Total: $90,034

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Douglas Brooks serves as a Police Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $90,034.

Todd Jenkins

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2025 total comp

$89,585

Base pay: $65,897
Overtime: $20,175
Other pay: $3,512
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,585

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $111,550
Record ID: 12,015
Year-to-Date Total: $99,307

Todd Jenkins works as a Police Sergeant for Louisville Metro Police Department. Todd earned $89,585 in 2025.

Braden Lammers

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2023 total comp

$89,556

Base pay: $71,405
Overtime: $13,112
Other pay: $5,039
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,556

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $74,006
Record ID: 10,377
Year-to-Date Total: $93,510

Braden Lammers works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Braden earned $89,556 in 2023.

Justin Harrod

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$89,416

Base pay: $42,499
Overtime: $42,699
Other pay: $4,218
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,416

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $92,082
Record ID: 21,824
Year-to-Date Total: $89,416

Justin Harrod works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Justin earned $89,416 in 2026.

Edward Wagner

Police Lieutenant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$89,343

Base pay: $65,392
Overtime: $21,165
Other pay: $2,786
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,343

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $141,294
Record ID: 21,334
Year-to-Date Total: $89,343

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Edward Wagner serves as a Police Lieutenant. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,343.

Donavis Duncan

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2024 total comp

$89,293

Base pay: $78,069
Overtime: $6,489
Other pay: $4,735
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,293

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $77,709
Record ID: 30,872
Year-to-Date Total: $89,293

Donavis Duncan holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $89,293.

Clayton Poff

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2023 total comp

$89,252

Base pay: $69,667
Overtime: $14,398
Other pay: $5,188
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,252

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $74,006
Record ID: 10,668
Year-to-Date Total: $89,382

Clayton Poff holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $89,252.

Joseph Clarkson

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$89,108

Base pay: $47,316
Overtime: $37,918
Other pay: $3,874
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,108

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $95,555
Record ID: 21,061
Year-to-Date Total: $89,108

Joseph Clarkson is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $89,108.

Michael Ball

Police Lieutenant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$88,938

Base pay: $67,075
Overtime: $19,159
Other pay: $2,704
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,938

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $145,330
Record ID: 21,186
Year-to-Date Total: $88,938

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Michael Ball serves as a Police Lieutenant. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,938.

Alexis Jeffries

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2023 total comp

$88,864

Base pay: $58,093
Overtime: $20,933
Other pay: $9,839
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,864

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $61,776
Record ID: 13,697
Year-to-Date Total: $90,294

Alexis Jeffries holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $88,864.

Jennifer Hall

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp

$88,774

Base pay: $77,689
Overtime: $4,239
Other pay: $6,846
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,774

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $75,462
Record ID: 36,522
Year-to-Date Total: $96,127

Jennifer Hall holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2022, their total compensation was $88,774.

Bradley Steller

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$88,665

Base pay: $41,808
Overtime: $42,619
Other pay: $4,238
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,665

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $90,584
Record ID: 22,321
Year-to-Date Total: $88,665

Bradley Steller is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $88,665.

Michael Pawul

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$88,601

Base pay: $49,738
Overtime: $35,267
Other pay: $3,595
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,601

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $107,765
Record ID: 22,333
Year-to-Date Total: $88,601

Michael Pawul works as a Police Sergeant for Louisville Metro Police Department. Michael earned $88,601 in 2026.

Joshua Hasch

Police Major/Louisville Metro Police Department

2023 total comp

$88,469

Base pay: $83,230
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,239
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,469

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $144,914
Record ID: 5,257
Year-to-Date Total: $116,337

Joshua Hasch holds the role of Police Major at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $88,469.

Patrick Dahlgren

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$88,452

Base pay: $42,000
Overtime: $42,264
Other pay: $4,188
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,452

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $82,909
Record ID: 23,886
Year-to-Date Total: $88,452

Patrick Dahlgren holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,452.

Donald Burbrink

Assistant Police Chief - Lieutenant Colonel/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$88,217

Base pay: $84,555
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,662
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,217

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $183,202
Record ID: 21,386
Year-to-Date Total: $88,217

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Donald Burbrink serves as a Assistant Police Chief - Lieutenant Colonel. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,217.

Brian Kuriger

Assistant Police Chief - Lieutenant Colonel/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$88,217

Base pay: $84,555
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,662
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,217

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $183,202
Record ID: 21,505
Year-to-Date Total: $88,217

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Brian Kuriger serves as a Assistant Police Chief - Lieutenant Colonel. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,217.

Corey Robinson

Assistant Police Chief - Lieutenant Colonel/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$88,217

Base pay: $84,555
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,662
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,217

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $183,202
Record ID: 21,648
Year-to-Date Total: $88,217

Corey Robinson is a Assistant Police Chief - Lieutenant Colonel at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $88,217.