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 5

Matthew Ditch

Police Lieutenant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$88,050

Base pay: $61,700
Overtime: $23,447
Other pay: $2,903
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,050

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $133,702
Record ID: 21,687
Year-to-Date Total: $88,050

Matthew Ditch holds the role of Police Lieutenant at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,050.

Carmine Zoeller

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2025 total comp

$87,805

Base pay: $68,762
Overtime: $15,657
Other pay: $3,387
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,805

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $113,589
Record ID: 11,741
Year-to-Date Total: $107,371

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Carmine Zoeller serves as a Police Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,805.

Jeffrey Zarosly

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$87,778

Base pay: $57,106
Overtime: $27,689
Other pay: $2,983
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,778

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $113,589
Record ID: 21,787
Year-to-Date Total: $87,778

Jeffrey Zarosly works as a Police Sergeant for Louisville Metro Police Department. Jeffrey earned $87,778 in 2026.

Theron Wiggins

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2024 total comp

$87,457

Base pay: $79,986
Overtime: $2,941
Other pay: $4,530
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,457

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $80,392
Record ID: 30,058
Year-to-Date Total: $87,457

Theron Wiggins is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2024 total compensation came to $87,457.

Matthew Chaudoin

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp

$87,239

Base pay: $77,126
Overtime: $3,319
Other pay: $6,795
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,239

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $75,462
Record ID: 36,593
Year-to-Date Total: $93,440

Matthew Chaudoin holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2022, their total compensation was $87,239.

Bryan Edelen

Assistant Police Chief - Lieutenant Colonel/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$87,140

Base pay: $83,478
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,662
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,140

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $183,202
Record ID: 22,718
Year-to-Date Total: $87,140

Bryan Edelen works as a Assistant Police Chief - Lieutenant Colonel for Louisville Metro Police Department. Bryan earned $87,140 in 2026.

Kimberly Harper

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2023 total comp

$86,818

Base pay: $74,803
Overtime: $6,582
Other pay: $5,434
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,818

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $79,310
Record ID: 8,889
Year-to-Date Total: $90,328

Kimberly Harper is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2023 total compensation came to $86,818.

Matthew Mount

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp

$86,592

Base pay: $75,120
Overtime: $4,604
Other pay: $6,868
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,592

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $74,131
Record ID: 36,421
Year-to-Date Total: $91,269

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Matthew Mount serves as a Police Officer. Their 2022 pay totaled $86,592.

Jonathan Wood

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2023 total comp

$86,517

Base pay: $77,032
Overtime: $4,905
Other pay: $4,580
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,517

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $83,533
Record ID: 6,188
Year-to-Date Total: $86,517

Jonathan Wood holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $86,517.

Anthony Nunn

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$86,324

Base pay: $49,738
Overtime: $33,083
Other pay: $3,503
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,324

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $107,765
Record ID: 22,171
Year-to-Date Total: $86,324

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Anthony Nunn serves as a Police Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,324.

Donald Carman

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$86,153

Base pay: $52,270
Overtime: $30,737
Other pay: $3,145
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,153

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $109,554
Record ID: 21,646
Year-to-Date Total: $86,153

Donald Carman works as a Police Sergeant for Louisville Metro Police Department. Donald earned $86,153 in 2026.

Joshua Carr

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp

$86,028

Base pay: $72,902
Overtime: $7,161
Other pay: $5,966
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,028

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $92,872
Record ID: 36,366
Year-to-Date Total: $108,831

Joshua Carr is a Police Sergeant at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2022 total compensation came to $86,028.

Sarah Mantle

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp

$85,907

Base pay: $71,571
Overtime: $7,297
Other pay: $7,038
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,907

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $71,552
Record ID: 37,336
Year-to-Date Total: $98,158

Sarah Mantle works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Sarah earned $85,907 in 2022.

Alexander Dugan

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp

$85,304

Base pay: $70,248
Overtime: $7,975
Other pay: $7,082
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,304

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $69,160
Record ID: 38,768
Year-to-Date Total: $92,987

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Alexander Dugan serves as a Police Officer. Their 2022 pay totaled $85,304.

Deanna Fisk

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp

$85,253

Base pay: $68,534
Overtime: $9,525
Other pay: $7,194
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,253

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $68,016
Record ID: 38,476
Year-to-Date Total: $91,107

Deanna Fisk works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Deanna earned $85,253 in 2022.

Bradley Harris

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$85,148

Base pay: $49,013
Overtime: $32,619
Other pay: $3,517
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,148

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $95,555
Record ID: 26,283
Year-to-Date Total: $85,148

Bradley Harris holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,148.

Jeremy Livers

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2025 total comp

$85,035

Base pay: $76,764
Overtime: $4,098
Other pay: $4,173
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,035

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $92,082
Record ID: 11,626
Year-to-Date Total: $100,294

Jeremy Livers is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2025 total compensation came to $85,035.

William Keeling

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$84,829

Base pay: $49,248
Overtime: $32,106
Other pay: $3,476
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,829

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $105,934
Record ID: 22,001
Year-to-Date Total: $84,829

William Keeling holds the role of Police Sergeant at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $84,829.

Lisa Jarrett

Special Assistant- Pt/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp

$84,722

Base pay: $80,896
Overtime: $3,450
Other pay: $375
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,722

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $52,187
Record ID: 35,545
Year-to-Date Total: $85,476

Lisa Jarrett holds the role of Special Assistant- Pt at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2022, their total compensation was $84,722.

Angela Embry

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2025 total comp

$84,707

Base pay: $61,100
Overtime: $19,162
Other pay: $4,445
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,707

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $80,246
Record ID: 12,100
Year-to-Date Total: $88,572

Angela Embry holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,707.

Matthew Crouch

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$84,697

Base pay: $51,899
Overtime: $29,500
Other pay: $3,299
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,697

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $111,550
Record ID: 21,640
Year-to-Date Total: $84,697

Matthew Crouch holds the role of Police Sergeant at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $84,697.

Corey Cadwell

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$84,596

Base pay: $52,880
Overtime: $28,476
Other pay: $3,239
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,596

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $111,550
Record ID: 21,260
Year-to-Date Total: $84,596

Corey Cadwell is a Police Sergeant at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $84,596.

Wesley Speer

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp

$84,542

Base pay: $70,892
Overtime: $7,587
Other pay: $6,063
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,542

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $70,283
Record ID: 37,808
Year-to-Date Total: $91,689

Wesley Speer holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2022, their total compensation was $84,542.

Kenneth Drury

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$84,257

Base pay: $50,981
Overtime: $30,113
Other pay: $3,163
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,257

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $107,765
Record ID: 22,347
Year-to-Date Total: $84,257

Kenneth Drury is a Police Sergeant at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $84,257.

Percy Minor

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp

$84,173

Base pay: $69,258
Overtime: $8,764
Other pay: $6,152
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,173

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $69,160
Record ID: 38,798
Year-to-Date Total: $87,979

Percy Minor holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2022, their total compensation was $84,173.

Joel Casse

Police Lieutenant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$84,171

Base pay: $59,539
Overtime: $21,760
Other pay: $2,872
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,171

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $129,002
Record ID: 22,077
Year-to-Date Total: $84,171

Joel Casse holds the role of Police Lieutenant at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $84,171.

Ivan Benitez

Executive Administrator/Louisville Metro Police Department

2023 total comp

$84,154

Base pay: $84,154
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,154

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $95,628
Record ID: 14,353
Year-to-Date Total: $84,154

Ivan Benitez works as a Executive Administrator for Louisville Metro Police Department. Ivan earned $84,154 in 2023.

James Savage

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$84,143

Base pay: $50,019
Overtime: $30,735
Other pay: $3,390
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,143

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $109,554
Record ID: 21,666
Year-to-Date Total: $84,143

James Savage holds the role of Police Sergeant at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $84,143.

Lauren Carby

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp

$83,995

Base pay: $72,563
Overtime: $4,554
Other pay: $6,878
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,995

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $71,552
Record ID: 37,399
Year-to-Date Total: $96,865

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Lauren Carby serves as a Police Officer. Their 2022 pay totaled $83,995.

Timothy Davis

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2024 total comp

$83,964

Base pay: $74,108
Overtime: $5,730
Other pay: $4,126
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,964

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $84,781
Record ID: 28,872
Year-to-Date Total: $97,772

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Timothy Davis serves as a Police Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $83,964.

Jeffrey Lauder

Police Lieutenant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$83,952

Base pay: $59,710
Overtime: $21,383
Other pay: $2,858
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,952

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $129,002
Record ID: 20,843
Year-to-Date Total: $83,952

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Jeffrey Lauder serves as a Police Lieutenant. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,952.

Bill Downey

Police Lieutenant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$83,503

Base pay: $63,942
Overtime: $16,900
Other pay: $2,662
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,503

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $133,702
Record ID: 21,717
Year-to-Date Total: $83,503

Bill Downey is a Police Lieutenant at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $83,503.

Bryan Burgess

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$83,486

Base pay: $38,253
Overtime: $40,854
Other pay: $4,379
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,486

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $81,578
Record ID: 23,998
Year-to-Date Total: $83,486

Bryan Burgess holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $83,486.

Michael Williams

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$83,262

Base pay: $41,808
Overtime: $37,464
Other pay: $3,989
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,262

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $90,584
Record ID: 22,279
Year-to-Date Total: $83,262

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Michael Williams serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,262.

Randy Roberts

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2024 total comp

$83,225

Base pay: $74,091
Overtime: $4,673
Other pay: $4,461
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,225

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $76,419
Record ID: 31,378
Year-to-Date Total: $83,810

Randy Roberts holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $83,225.

Japaul Jones

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2023 total comp

$83,179

Base pay: $70,949
Overtime: $7,491
Other pay: $4,739
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,179

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $75,213
Record ID: 10,134
Year-to-Date Total: $83,894

Japaul Jones is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2023 total compensation came to $83,179.

Robert King

Police Lieutenant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$83,104

Base pay: $62,697
Overtime: $17,700
Other pay: $2,706
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,104

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $131,269
Record ID: 22,188
Year-to-Date Total: $83,104

Robert King works as a Police Lieutenant for Louisville Metro Police Department. Robert earned $83,104 in 2026.

Jennifer Hill

Records Manager/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp

$82,971

Base pay: $74,367
Overtime: $6,104
Other pay: $2,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,971

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $75,234
Record ID: 35,363
Year-to-Date Total: $85,471

Jennifer Hill holds the role of Records Manager at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2022, their total compensation was $82,971.

Esther Ragan

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp

$82,907

Base pay: $71,107
Overtime: $4,904
Other pay: $6,895
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,907

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $69,160
Record ID: 38,055
Year-to-Date Total: $87,418

Esther Ragan works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Esther earned $82,907 in 2022.

Timothy O'Daniel

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$82,893

Base pay: $43,136
Overtime: $35,819
Other pay: $3,937
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,893

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $87,443
Record ID: 22,498
Year-to-Date Total: $82,893

Timothy O'Daniel works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Timothy earned $82,893 in 2026.