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 51

Trevor Thomas

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2023 total comp

$8,377

Base pay: $8,010
Overtime: $367
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,377

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $46,280
Record ID: 15,471
Year-to-Date Total: $8,377

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Trevor Thomas serves as a Police Recruit. Their 2023 pay totaled $8,377.

Dylan Seago

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2023 total comp

$8,377

Base pay: $8,010
Overtime: $367
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,377

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $46,280
Record ID: 15,495
Year-to-Date Total: $8,377

Dylan Seago holds the role of Police Recruit at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $8,377.

Hunter Searcy

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2023 total comp

$8,377

Base pay: $8,010
Overtime: $367
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,377

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $46,280
Record ID: 15,573
Year-to-Date Total: $8,377

Hunter Searcy works as a Police Recruit for Louisville Metro Police Department. Hunter earned $8,377 in 2023.

Donna Black

Traffic Guard I/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$8,358

Base pay: $8,358
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,358

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $17,722
Record ID: 21,362
Year-to-Date Total: $8,358

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Donna Black serves as a Traffic Guard I. Their 2026 pay totaled $8,358.

Dustin Everett

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2023 total comp

$8,300

Base pay: $8,010
Overtime: $290
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,300

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $46,280
Record ID: 15,569
Year-to-Date Total: $8,300

Dustin Everett holds the role of Police Recruit at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $8,300.

Carolyn Cornwell

Traffic Guard I/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$8,247

Base pay: $8,247
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,247

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $17,722
Record ID: 21,533
Year-to-Date Total: $8,247

Carolyn Cornwell holds the role of Traffic Guard I at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $8,247.

Salat Aweys

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$8,242

Base pay: $7,716
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $526
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,242

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $80,246
Record ID: 24,278
Year-to-Date Total: $13,269

Salat Aweys is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $8,242.

Sara Christ

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2023 total comp

$8,210

Base pay: $8,010
Overtime: $200
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,210

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $46,280
Record ID: 15,579
Year-to-Date Total: $8,210

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Sara Christ serves as a Police Recruit. Their 2023 pay totaled $8,210.

Claudia English

Traffic Guard III/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp

$8,134

Base pay: $7,384
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,134

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 36,123
Year-to-Date Total: $9,176

Claudia English works as a Traffic Guard III for Louisville Metro Police Department. Claudia earned $8,134 in 2022.

James Vertrees

Traffic Guard I/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$8,111

Base pay: $8,111
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,111

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $17,722
Record ID: 21,015
Year-to-Date Total: $8,111

James Vertrees holds the role of Traffic Guard I at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $8,111.

Herron Crawford

Traffic Guard I/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$8,111

Base pay: $8,111
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,111

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $17,722
Record ID: 22,756
Year-to-Date Total: $8,111

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Herron Crawford serves as a Traffic Guard I. Their 2026 pay totaled $8,111.

Champayne Mcclain

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp

$8,088

Base pay: $7,474
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $614
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,088

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 39,829
Year-to-Date Total: $11,699

Champayne Mcclain holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2022, their total compensation was $8,088.

Bradley Adams

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2023 total comp

$8,010

Base pay: $8,010
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,010

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $46,280
Record ID: 15,481
Year-to-Date Total: $8,010

Bradley Adams holds the role of Police Recruit at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $8,010.

Garland Webb

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2023 total comp

$8,010

Base pay: $8,010
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,010

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $46,280
Record ID: 15,486
Year-to-Date Total: $8,010

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Garland Webb serves as a Police Recruit. Their 2023 pay totaled $8,010.

Charles Harrington

Traffic Guard I/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$7,929

Base pay: $6,714
Overtime: $716
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,929

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $17,722
Record ID: 26,819
Year-to-Date Total: $7,929

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Charles Harrington serves as a Traffic Guard I. Their 2026 pay totaled $7,929.

Coleson Wernert

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2025 total comp

$7,919

Base pay: $7,840
Overtime: $79
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,919

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $50,066
Record ID: 20,305
Year-to-Date Total: $8,542

Coleson Wernert works as a Police Recruit for Louisville Metro Police Department. Coleson earned $7,919 in 2025.

Ronnie Johnson

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$7,883

Base pay: $6,851
Overtime: $474
Other pay: $559
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,883

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $63,586
Record ID: 25,409
Year-to-Date Total: $12,620

Ronnie Johnson works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Ronnie earned $7,883 in 2026.

Evonne Johnson

Traffic Guard I/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$7,838

Base pay: $7,838
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,838

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $17,722
Record ID: 21,191
Year-to-Date Total: $7,838

Evonne Johnson holds the role of Traffic Guard I at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $7,838.

Matthew Smith

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2025 total comp

$7,811

Base pay: $7,702
Overtime: $108
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,811

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $50,066
Record ID: 20,402
Year-to-Date Total: $7,811

Matthew Smith is a Police Recruit at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2025 total compensation came to $7,811.

Kenderick Maybee

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2025 total comp

$7,811

Base pay: $7,702
Overtime: $108
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,811

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $50,066
Record ID: 20,571
Year-to-Date Total: $7,811

Kenderick Maybee is a Police Recruit at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2025 total compensation came to $7,811.

Tatianna Jordan - Smith

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2025 total comp

$7,811

Base pay: $7,702
Overtime: $108
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,811

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $50,066
Record ID: 20,578
Year-to-Date Total: $7,811

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Tatianna Jordan - Smith serves as a Police Recruit. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,811.

Elias Kopatz

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2025 total comp

$7,793

Base pay: $7,702
Overtime: $90
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,793

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $50,066
Record ID: 20,605
Year-to-Date Total: $7,793

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Elias Kopatz serves as a Police Recruit. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,793.

Micah Mcclave

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2025 total comp

$7,702

Base pay: $7,702
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,702

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $50,066
Record ID: 20,557
Year-to-Date Total: $7,702

Micah Mcclave is a Police Recruit at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2025 total compensation came to $7,702.

Michael Bender

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2025 total comp

$7,702

Base pay: $7,702
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,702

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $50,066
Record ID: 20,580
Year-to-Date Total: $7,702

Michael Bender is a Police Recruit at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2025 total compensation came to $7,702.

Taylor Gagel

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2025 total comp

$7,702

Base pay: $7,702
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,702

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $50,066
Record ID: 20,583
Year-to-Date Total: $7,702

Taylor Gagel is a Police Recruit at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2025 total compensation came to $7,702.

Nathan Mcgrath

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2025 total comp

$7,702

Base pay: $7,702
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,702

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $50,066
Record ID: 20,586
Year-to-Date Total: $7,702

Nathan Mcgrath works as a Police Recruit for Louisville Metro Police Department. Nathan earned $7,702 in 2025.

Thomas Sanderfoot-Maloney

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2025 total comp

$7,702

Base pay: $7,702
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,702

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $50,066
Record ID: 20,588
Year-to-Date Total: $7,702

Thomas Sanderfoot-Maloney works as a Police Recruit for Louisville Metro Police Department. Thomas earned $7,702 in 2025.

Jon Blankenbaker

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2025 total comp

$7,702

Base pay: $7,702
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,702

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $50,066
Record ID: 20,593
Year-to-Date Total: $7,702

Jon Blankenbaker holds the role of Police Recruit at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,702.

Jake Weeks

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2025 total comp

$7,702

Base pay: $7,702
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,702

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $50,066
Record ID: 20,595
Year-to-Date Total: $7,702

Jake Weeks is a Police Recruit at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2025 total compensation came to $7,702.

Mackenzie Davenport

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2025 total comp

$7,702

Base pay: $7,702
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,702

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $50,066
Record ID: 20,598
Year-to-Date Total: $7,702

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Mackenzie Davenport serves as a Police Recruit. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,702.

Ross Pickering

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2025 total comp

$7,702

Base pay: $7,702
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,702

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $50,066
Record ID: 20,601
Year-to-Date Total: $7,702

Ross Pickering is a Police Recruit at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2025 total compensation came to $7,702.

Juan Ginastera

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2025 total comp

$7,702

Base pay: $7,702
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,702

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $50,066
Record ID: 20,602
Year-to-Date Total: $7,702

Juan Ginastera holds the role of Police Recruit at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,702.

Dominque White

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2025 total comp

$7,702

Base pay: $7,702
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,702

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $50,066
Record ID: 20,603
Year-to-Date Total: $7,702

Dominque White is a Police Recruit at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2025 total compensation came to $7,702.

Dakota Brady

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2025 total comp

$7,702

Base pay: $7,702
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,702

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $50,066
Record ID: 20,604
Year-to-Date Total: $7,702

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Dakota Brady serves as a Police Recruit. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,702.

Jacob Boyd

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2025 total comp

$7,702

Base pay: $7,702
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,702

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $50,066
Record ID: 20,606
Year-to-Date Total: $7,702

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Jacob Boyd serves as a Police Recruit. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,702.

Quentin Newkirk

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2025 total comp

$7,702

Base pay: $7,702
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,702

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $50,066
Record ID: 20,612
Year-to-Date Total: $7,702

Quentin Newkirk is a Police Recruit at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2025 total compensation came to $7,702.

Janette Lerud

Information Process Technician I/Louisville Metro Police Department

2025 total comp

$7,551

Base pay: $7,319
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $233
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,551

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $41,371
Record ID: 16,419
Year-to-Date Total: $7,984

Janette Lerud works as a Information Process Technician I for Louisville Metro Police Department. Janette earned $7,551 in 2025.

Charles Reid

Traffic Guard I/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$7,537

Base pay: $7,327
Overtime: $210
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,537

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $17,722
Record ID: 21,207
Year-to-Date Total: $7,537

Charles Reid holds the role of Traffic Guard I at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $7,537.

Shelia Brown

Traffic Guard I/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$7,498

Base pay: $7,498
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,498

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $17,722
Record ID: 21,113
Year-to-Date Total: $7,498

Shelia Brown works as a Traffic Guard I for Louisville Metro Police Department. Shelia earned $7,498 in 2026.

Holly Chitwood

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp

$7,450

Base pay: $6,990
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $461
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,450

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 38,617
Year-to-Date Total: $10,205

Holly Chitwood works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Holly earned $7,450 in 2022.