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 33

Jeffrey Artman

Police Lieutenant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp

$41,917

Base pay: $39,246
Overtime: $1,244
Other pay: $1,426
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,917

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 36,264
Year-to-Date Total: $63,477

Jeffrey Artman is a Police Lieutenant at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2022 total compensation came to $41,917.

Maranda Evans

Tactical Crime Intelligence Analyst/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp

$41,812

Base pay: $39,724
Overtime: $2,088
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,812

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $51,168
Record ID: 40,736
Year-to-Date Total: $42,089

Maranda Evans is a Tactical Crime Intelligence Analyst at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2022 total compensation came to $41,812.

Yadiel Santiago-Rivera

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$41,807

Base pay: $37,286
Overtime: $2,289
Other pay: $2,232
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,807

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $78,790
Record ID: 25,099
Year-to-Date Total: $41,807

Yadiel Santiago-Rivera works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Yadiel earned $41,807 in 2026.

Michael Abernathy

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$41,746

Base pay: $38,957
Overtime: $651
Other pay: $2,138
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,746

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $84,406
Record ID: 23,116
Year-to-Date Total: $41,746

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Michael Abernathy serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $41,746.

Tyler Mccauley

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$41,724

Base pay: $36,664
Overtime: $2,799
Other pay: $2,260
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,724

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $78,790
Record ID: 24,806
Year-to-Date Total: $41,724

Tyler Mccauley is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $41,724.

Dianna Walker

Clerk Ii-Police/Louisville Metro Police Department

2023 total comp

$41,673

Base pay: $39,894
Overtime: $216
Other pay: $1,563
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,673

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $39,894
Record ID: 2,315
Year-to-Date Total: $41,673

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Dianna Walker serves as a Clerk Ii-Police. Their 2023 pay totaled $41,673.

Dianna Walker

Clerk Typist Ii-Police/Louisville Metro Police Department

2024 total comp

$41,611

Base pay: $40,048
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,563
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,611

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $39,894
Record ID: 27,404
Year-to-Date Total: $41,611

Dianna Walker is a Clerk Typist Ii-Police at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2024 total compensation came to $41,611.

O'Sha Rogers

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$41,575

Base pay: $37,286
Overtime: $2,070
Other pay: $2,219
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,575

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $78,790
Record ID: 25,029
Year-to-Date Total: $41,575

At Louisville Metro Police Department, O'Sha Rogers serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $41,575.

Hunter Helton

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$41,505

Base pay: $33,293
Overtime: $5,744
Other pay: $2,468
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,505

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $69,680
Record ID: 26,212
Year-to-Date Total: $41,505

Hunter Helton works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Hunter earned $41,505 in 2026.

Ryann Pugh

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$41,475

Base pay: $38,450
Overtime: $874
Other pay: $2,150
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,475

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $82,909
Record ID: 23,218
Year-to-Date Total: $41,475

Ryann Pugh holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $41,475.

Melissa Perrine

Clerk Ii-Police/Louisville Metro Police Department

2023 total comp

$41,458

Base pay: $39,894
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,563
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,458

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $39,894
Record ID: 5,953
Year-to-Date Total: $41,458

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Melissa Perrine serves as a Clerk Ii-Police. Their 2023 pay totaled $41,458.

Elaine Bratcher

Clerk Ii-Police/Louisville Metro Police Department

2023 total comp

$41,458

Base pay: $39,894
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,563
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,458

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $39,894
Record ID: 2,297
Year-to-Date Total: $41,458

Elaine Bratcher works as a Clerk Ii-Police for Louisville Metro Police Department. Elaine earned $41,458 in 2023.

Zachariah Wright

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$41,431

Base pay: $36,365
Overtime: $2,801
Other pay: $2,265
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,431

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $78,790
Record ID: 24,807
Year-to-Date Total: $41,431

Zachariah Wright holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $41,431.

Alexis Stallard

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$41,367

Base pay: $31,427
Overtime: $7,353
Other pay: $2,587
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,367

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $69,680
Record ID: 26,376
Year-to-Date Total: $41,367

Alexis Stallard is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $41,367.

Samantha Holzapfel

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$41,262

Base pay: $31,907
Overtime: $6,811
Other pay: $2,543
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,262

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $69,680
Record ID: 26,354
Year-to-Date Total: $41,262

Samantha Holzapfel is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $41,262.

Travis Petty

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$41,221

Base pay: $37,037
Overtime: $1,970
Other pay: $2,214
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,221

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $80,246
Record ID: 24,287
Year-to-Date Total: $41,221

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Travis Petty serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $41,221.

Jason Ford

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$41,186

Base pay: $37,586
Overtime: $1,596
Other pay: $2,005
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,186

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $92,082
Record ID: 21,643
Year-to-Date Total: $45,607

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Jason Ford serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $41,186.

Joel Voelker

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$41,062

Base pay: $37,957
Overtime: $950
Other pay: $2,155
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,062

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $80,246
Record ID: 24,002
Year-to-Date Total: $41,062

Joel Voelker is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $41,062.

Richard Wiedo

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp

$40,968

Base pay: $36,471
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,497
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,968

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 37,355
Year-to-Date Total: $45,805

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Richard Wiedo serves as a Police Officer. Their 2022 pay totaled $40,968.

Brandon Cato

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$40,930

Base pay: $33,120
Overtime: $5,366
Other pay: $2,444
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,930

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $69,680
Record ID: 26,210
Year-to-Date Total: $40,930

Brandon Cato works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Brandon earned $40,930 in 2026.

Stevie Eason

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$40,873

Base pay: $38,266
Overtime: $478
Other pay: $2,129
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,873

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $82,909
Record ID: 22,005
Year-to-Date Total: $40,873

Stevie Eason is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $40,873.

Erin Lyvers

Clerk Ii-Police/Louisville Metro Police Department

2023 total comp

$40,667

Base pay: $39,104
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,563
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,667

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $39,104
Record ID: 9,431
Year-to-Date Total: $40,667

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Erin Lyvers serves as a Clerk Ii-Police. Their 2023 pay totaled $40,667.

Aaron Cosgrove

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$40,641

Base pay: $36,365
Overtime: $2,055
Other pay: $2,221
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,641

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $78,790
Record ID: 24,788
Year-to-Date Total: $40,641

Aaron Cosgrove holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $40,641.

Cory Galloway

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$40,575

Base pay: $37,808
Overtime: $630
Other pay: $2,138
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,575

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $81,578
Record ID: 23,664
Year-to-Date Total: $40,575

Cory Galloway holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $40,575.

Hussain Jaleel

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$40,441

Base pay: $36,728
Overtime: $1,524
Other pay: $2,189
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,441

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $80,246
Record ID: 24,192
Year-to-Date Total: $40,441

Hussain Jaleel holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $40,441.

Doyle James

Information Technology Manager/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$40,387

Base pay: $40,387
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,387

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $87,506
Record ID: 26,741
Year-to-Date Total: $40,387

Doyle James works as a Information Technology Manager for Louisville Metro Police Department. Doyle earned $40,387 in 2026.

Mahogany Holt

Property Room Clerk - Police/Louisville Metro Police Department

2025 total comp

$40,361

Base pay: $40,115
Overtime: $246
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,361

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $42,598
Record ID: 19,730
Year-to-Date Total: $40,361

Mahogany Holt holds the role of Property Room Clerk - Police at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,361.

Davis Jancosek

Tactical Crime Intel Analyst/Louisville Metro Police Department

2024 total comp

$40,350

Base pay: $40,055
Overtime: $295
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,350

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $51,168
Record ID: 33,884
Year-to-Date Total: $40,350

Davis Jancosek holds the role of Tactical Crime Intel Analyst at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $40,350.

Kenneth Luckett

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$40,313

Base pay: $37,651
Overtime: $529
Other pay: $2,132
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,313

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $81,578
Record ID: 23,520
Year-to-Date Total: $40,313

Kenneth Luckett works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Kenneth earned $40,313 in 2026.

Keisha Alvey

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$40,304

Base pay: $37,906
Overtime: $279
Other pay: $2,118
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,304

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $81,578
Record ID: 23,637
Year-to-Date Total: $40,304

Keisha Alvey is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $40,304.

Megan Gadegaard

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2024 total comp

$40,126

Base pay: $35,188
Overtime: $2,792
Other pay: $2,146
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,126

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $74,006
Record ID: 30,758
Year-to-Date Total: $40,126

Megan Gadegaard is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2024 total compensation came to $40,126.

Robinson Desroches

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$40,034

Base pay: $37,931
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,102
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,034

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $81,578
Record ID: 23,628
Year-to-Date Total: $40,034

Robinson Desroches is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $40,034.

Bruen Joseph

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$40,012

Base pay: $36,365
Overtime: $1,460
Other pay: $2,187
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,012

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $78,790
Record ID: 25,083
Year-to-Date Total: $40,012

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Bruen Joseph serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $40,012.

Deanna Rach

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$40,002

Base pay: $37,769
Overtime: $124
Other pay: $2,109
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,002

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $81,578
Record ID: 23,589
Year-to-Date Total: $40,002

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Deanna Rach serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $40,002.

Miguel Vergara

Civilian Investigator/Louisville Metro Police Department

2025 total comp

$39,748

Base pay: $39,698
Overtime: $50
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,748

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $73,466
Record ID: 19,083
Year-to-Date Total: $44,205

Miguel Vergara holds the role of Civilian Investigator at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,748.

Joshua Law

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$39,653

Base pay: $32,562
Overtime: $4,682
Other pay: $2,409
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,653

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $69,680
Record ID: 26,214
Year-to-Date Total: $39,653

Joshua Law is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $39,653.

Aaron Cosgrove

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp

$39,465

Base pay: $35,276
Overtime: $4,189
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,465

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $44,075
Record ID: 40,721
Year-to-Date Total: $40,991

Aaron Cosgrove works as a Police Recruit for Louisville Metro Police Department. Aaron earned $39,465 in 2022.

Joseph Hardison

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$39,436

Base pay: $37,334
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,102
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,436

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $84,406
Record ID: 23,125
Year-to-Date Total: $39,436

Joseph Hardison holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $39,436.

Jessica Prather

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$39,384

Base pay: $37,037
Overtime: $231
Other pay: $2,116
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,384

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $80,246
Record ID: 23,724
Year-to-Date Total: $39,384

Jessica Prather works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Jessica earned $39,384 in 2026.

Vicky Caldwell

Grant Writer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$39,308

Base pay: $39,308
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,308

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $85,168
Record ID: 21,062
Year-to-Date Total: $39,308

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Vicky Caldwell serves as a Grant Writer. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,308.