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 54

Karen Cooksey

Traffic Guard II/Louisville Metro Police Department

2025 total comp

$2,559

Base pay: $2,559
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,559

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $26,614
Record ID: 16,707
Year-to-Date Total: $2,620

Karen Cooksey holds the role of Traffic Guard II at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,559.

Angelo Mitchell

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$2,551

Base pay: $2,551
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,551

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $50,066
Record ID: 27,192
Year-to-Date Total: $3,330

Angelo Mitchell works as a Police Recruit for Louisville Metro Police Department. Angelo earned $2,551 in 2026.

Deborah Edford

Traffic Guard II/Louisville Metro Police Department

2025 total comp

$2,542

Base pay: $2,542
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,542

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $26,614
Record ID: 11,529
Year-to-Date Total: $2,603

Deborah Edford is a Traffic Guard II at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2025 total compensation came to $2,542.

Jennifer Petty

Traffic Guard I/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$2,420

Base pay: $2,317
Overtime: $102
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,420

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $17,722
Record ID: 27,528
Year-to-Date Total: $2,420

Jennifer Petty works as a Traffic Guard I for Louisville Metro Police Department. Jennifer earned $2,420 in 2026.

Nancy Stoess

Traffic Guard III/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$2,385

Base pay: $2,385
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,385

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $38,750
Record ID: 22,100
Year-to-Date Total: $2,385

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Nancy Stoess serves as a Traffic Guard III. Their 2026 pay totaled $2,385.

Brett Blicharz

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2025 total comp

$2,384

Base pay: $2,384
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,384

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $47,674
Record ID: 20,140
Year-to-Date Total: $2,532

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Brett Blicharz serves as a Police Recruit. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,384.

David Stettler

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp

$2,355

Base pay: $2,355
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,355

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 35,598
Year-to-Date Total: $4,235

David Stettler works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. David earned $2,355 in 2022.

Victor Szydlowski

Police Lieutenant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2023 total comp

$2,345

Base pay: $2,180
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $166
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,345

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $113,339
Record ID: 5,581
Year-to-Date Total: $24,141

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Victor Szydlowski serves as a Police Lieutenant. Their 2023 pay totaled $2,345.

Christopher Clark

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp

$2,300

Base pay: $2,300
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,300

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 37,299
Year-to-Date Total: $2,300

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Christopher Clark serves as a Police Officer. Their 2022 pay totaled $2,300.

Andre Walker

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2024 total comp

$2,210

Base pay: $1,358
Overtime: $852
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,210

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $61,776
Record ID: 32,173
Year-to-Date Total: $2,769

Andre Walker works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Andre earned $2,210 in 2024.

Ethan White

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$2,118

Base pay: $2,118
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,118

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $50,066
Record ID: 27,183
Year-to-Date Total: $2,896

Ethan White holds the role of Police Recruit at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $2,118.

William Burkle

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$2,118

Base pay: $2,118
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,118

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $50,066
Record ID: 26,868
Year-to-Date Total: $2,896

William Burkle works as a Police Recruit for Louisville Metro Police Department. William earned $2,118 in 2026.

Thomas Barth

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2023 total comp

$1,979

Base pay: $1,501
Overtime: $296
Other pay: $182
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,979

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $78,062
Record ID: 5,576
Year-to-Date Total: $16,991

Thomas Barth works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Thomas earned $1,979 in 2023.

Willie Ortiz

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp

$1,952

Base pay: $1,952
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,952

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 35,976
Year-to-Date Total: $1,952

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Willie Ortiz serves as a Police Officer. Their 2022 pay totaled $1,952.

Eric Culver

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2023 total comp

$1,952

Base pay: $1,786
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $166
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,952

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $92,872
Record ID: 2,323
Year-to-Date Total: $8,742

Eric Culver is a Police Sergeant at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2023 total compensation came to $1,952.

Claudia Spillman

Property Room Clk-Police/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp

$1,874

Base pay: $1,754
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $120
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,874

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 35,236
Year-to-Date Total: $2,172

Claudia Spillman holds the role of Property Room Clk-Police at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2022, their total compensation was $1,874.

Daniel Miracle

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp

$1,867

Base pay: $1,867
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,867

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 36,778
Year-to-Date Total: $1,867

Daniel Miracle is a Police Sergeant at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2022 total compensation came to $1,867.

Vincent Woodmancy Ii

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2025 total comp

$1,834

Base pay: $1,834
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,834

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $47,674
Record ID: 19,393
Year-to-Date Total: $3,828

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Vincent Woodmancy Ii serves as a Police Recruit. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,834.

Brittany Gillock

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp

$1,832

Base pay: $1,832
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,832

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 37,513
Year-to-Date Total: $1,832

Brittany Gillock holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2022, their total compensation was $1,832.

Thomas Pugh

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2024 total comp

$1,830

Base pay: $1,830
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,830

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $83,533
Record ID: 28,325
Year-to-Date Total: $2,693

Thomas Pugh works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Thomas earned $1,830 in 2024.

Christopher Rawlings

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2023 total comp

$1,817

Base pay: $1,651
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $166
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,817

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $78,062
Record ID: 5,584
Year-to-Date Total: $13,577

Christopher Rawlings holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,817.

Andrew Raque

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp

$1,762

Base pay: $1,762
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,762

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 35,706
Year-to-Date Total: $1,762

Andrew Raque is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2022 total compensation came to $1,762.

Dillon Thompson

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2024 total comp

$1,679

Base pay: $1,650
Overtime: $30
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,679

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $74,006
Record ID: 30,602
Year-to-Date Total: $1,795

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Dillon Thompson serves as a Police Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $1,679.

Anne Nielsen

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2023 total comp

$1,667

Base pay: $1,501
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $166
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,667

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $78,062
Record ID: 5,579
Year-to-Date Total: $11,624

Anne Nielsen holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,667.

Logan Wolff

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp

$1,654

Base pay: $1,654
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,654

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 38,664
Year-to-Date Total: $1,654

Logan Wolff works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Logan earned $1,654 in 2022.

Andrea Shaw

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp

$1,653

Base pay: $1,653
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,653

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 38,965
Year-to-Date Total: $1,653

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Andrea Shaw serves as a Police Officer. Their 2022 pay totaled $1,653.

Ian Stuart

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp

$1,630

Base pay: $1,630
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,630

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 38,048
Year-to-Date Total: $1,630

Ian Stuart works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Ian earned $1,630 in 2022.

Nathan Benge

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp

$1,625

Base pay: $1,625
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,625

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 38,396
Year-to-Date Total: $1,625

Nathan Benge holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2022, their total compensation was $1,625.

James Sparks

Crime Scene Technician I/Louisville Metro Police Department

2023 total comp

$1,618

Base pay: $1,058
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $560
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,618

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $54,995
Record ID: 2,707
Year-to-Date Total: $6,053

James Sparks works as a Crime Scene Technician I for Louisville Metro Police Department. James earned $1,618 in 2023.

Seth Goodlett

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp

$1,556

Base pay: $1,556
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,556

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 38,078
Year-to-Date Total: $1,556

Seth Goodlett is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2022 total compensation came to $1,556.

Kevin Hamlin

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp

$1,517

Base pay: $1,517
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,517

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 34,874
Year-to-Date Total: $1,517

Kevin Hamlin is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2022 total compensation came to $1,517.

Bryan Arnold

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp

$1,509

Base pay: $1,509
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,509

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 35,841
Year-to-Date Total: $1,509

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Bryan Arnold serves as a Police Officer. Their 2022 pay totaled $1,509.

Jay Moss

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2025 total comp

$1,477

Base pay: $1,477
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,477

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $83,533
Record ID: 11,417
Year-to-Date Total: $1,477

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Jay Moss serves as a Police Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,477.

Bradley Richardson

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp

$1,472

Base pay: $1,472
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,472

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 35,941
Year-to-Date Total: $1,472

Bradley Richardson works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Bradley earned $1,472 in 2022.

Orvell Tucker

Systems Analyst/Louisville Metro Police Department

2025 total comp

$1,446

Base pay: $1,446
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,446

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $53,726
Record ID: 20,089
Year-to-Date Total: $1,530

Orvell Tucker holds the role of Systems Analyst at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,446.

Sharyn Fryrear

Traffic Guard I/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp

$1,428

Base pay: $1,428
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,428

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 36,946
Year-to-Date Total: $1,565

Sharyn Fryrear holds the role of Traffic Guard I at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2022, their total compensation was $1,428.

Andre Shaw

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2025 total comp

$1,426

Base pay: $1,426
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,426

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $84,781
Record ID: 12,128
Year-to-Date Total: $1,426

Andre Shaw works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Andre earned $1,426 in 2025.

Diana Blaylock

Traffic Guard II/Louisville Metro Police Department

2024 total comp

$1,408

Base pay: $1,408
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,408

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $23,868
Record ID: 29,258
Year-to-Date Total: $1,431

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Diana Blaylock serves as a Traffic Guard II. Their 2024 pay totaled $1,408.

Kyle Skinner

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp

$1,357

Base pay: $1,357
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,357

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 38,885
Year-to-Date Total: $1,357

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Kyle Skinner serves as a Police Officer. Their 2022 pay totaled $1,357.

Robert Roby

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp

$1,328

Base pay: $1,328
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,328

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 37,899
Year-to-Date Total: $1,328

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Robert Roby serves as a Police Officer. Their 2022 pay totaled $1,328.