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 55

Sharon Parsons

Traffic Guard I/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp

$1,304

Base pay: $1,153
Overtime: $151
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,304

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 35,789
Year-to-Date Total: $1,325

Sharon Parsons holds the role of Traffic Guard I at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2022, their total compensation was $1,304.

Marianne Buchheit

Property Room Clerk - Police/Louisville Metro Police Department

2025 total comp

$1,290

Base pay: $1,290
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,290

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $43,451
Record ID: 17,132
Year-to-Date Total: $1,374

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Marianne Buchheit serves as a Property Room Clerk - Police. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,290.

Ella Henderson

Traffic Guard III/Louisville Metro Police Department

2024 total comp

$1,285

Base pay: $1,285
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,285

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $31,824
Record ID: 27,441
Year-to-Date Total: $1,362

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Ella Henderson serves as a Traffic Guard III. Their 2024 pay totaled $1,285.

Brandon Burton

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp

$1,278

Base pay: $1,278
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,278

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 38,656
Year-to-Date Total: $1,278

Brandon Burton works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Brandon earned $1,278 in 2022.

Richard Daniel

Traffic Guard I/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$1,250

Base pay: $750
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,250

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $17,722
Record ID: 26,832
Year-to-Date Total: $1,263

Richard Daniel holds the role of Traffic Guard I at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $1,250.

Sara Williams

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp

$1,234

Base pay: $1,234
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,234

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 37,814
Year-to-Date Total: $1,234

Sara Williams works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Sara earned $1,234 in 2022.

G Schaftlein

Traffic Guard III/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$1,230

Base pay: $1,230
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,230

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $38,750
Record ID: 21,460
Year-to-Date Total: $7,191

G Schaftlein is a Traffic Guard III at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $1,230.

Armando Acosta

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2023 total comp

$1,187

Base pay: $1,187
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,187

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $44,075
Record ID: 14,778
Year-to-Date Total: $1,255

Armando Acosta is a Police Recruit at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2023 total compensation came to $1,187.

Steven Stacy

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp

$1,162

Base pay: $1,162
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,162

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 39,121
Year-to-Date Total: $1,162

Steven Stacy works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Steven earned $1,162 in 2022.

Pamela Brown

Traffic Guard II/Louisville Metro Police Department

2023 total comp

$1,148

Base pay: $1,148
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,148

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $23,868
Record ID: 9,414
Year-to-Date Total: $1,148

Pamela Brown holds the role of Traffic Guard II at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,148.

Henry Bronger

Traffic Guard I/Louisville Metro Police Department

2023 total comp

$1,117

Base pay: $1,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,117

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $31,824
Record ID: 14,159
Year-to-Date Total: $1,117

Henry Bronger works as a Traffic Guard I for Louisville Metro Police Department. Henry earned $1,117 in 2023.

Ariel Saylor

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp

$1,098

Base pay: $1,098
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,098

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 36,722
Year-to-Date Total: $1,098

Ariel Saylor holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2022, their total compensation was $1,098.

Paul Beard

Traffic Guard I/Louisville Metro Police Department

2025 total comp

$1,091

Base pay: $1,091
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,091

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $17,722
Record ID: 20,406
Year-to-Date Total: $1,117

Paul Beard holds the role of Traffic Guard I at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,091.

Jorge Alemany Diaz

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2024 total comp

$1,068

Base pay: $1,068
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,068

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $46,280
Record ID: 33,801
Year-to-Date Total: $1,068

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Jorge Alemany Diaz serves as a Police Recruit. Their 2024 pay totaled $1,068.

Daniel Weegens

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp

$1,062

Base pay: $1,062
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,062

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 39,703
Year-to-Date Total: $1,062

Daniel Weegens holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2022, their total compensation was $1,062.

Sarah Mchugh

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp

$1,051

Base pay: $1,051
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,051

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 36,700
Year-to-Date Total: $1,051

Sarah Mchugh is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2022 total compensation came to $1,051.

Stevonte Wood

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2024 total comp

$1,039

Base pay: $1,008
Overtime: $31
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,039

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $71,469
Record ID: 31,529
Year-to-Date Total: $1,270

Stevonte Wood holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $1,039.

Matthew Faith

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp

$966

Base pay: $966
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $966

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 38,846
Year-to-Date Total: $966

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Matthew Faith serves as a Police Officer. Their 2022 pay totaled $966.

Atila James

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp

$960

Base pay: $960
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $960

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 35,929
Year-to-Date Total: $960

Atila James works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Atila earned $960 in 2022.

Nicholas Green

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2024 total comp

$934

Base pay: $934
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $934

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $72,779
Record ID: 31,093
Year-to-Date Total: $1,085

Nicholas Green holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $934.

Marie Petitcar

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2024 total comp

$918

Base pay: $918
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $918

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $71,469
Record ID: 31,463
Year-to-Date Total: $1,394

Marie Petitcar holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $918.

Keegan Timpanaro

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2024 total comp

$890

Base pay: $890
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $890

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $46,280
Record ID: 33,349
Year-to-Date Total: $1,609

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Keegan Timpanaro serves as a Police Recruit. Their 2024 pay totaled $890.

Noah Hutchins

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2024 total comp

$890

Base pay: $890
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $890

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $46,280
Record ID: 33,401
Year-to-Date Total: $1,606

Noah Hutchins works as a Police Recruit for Louisville Metro Police Department. Noah earned $890 in 2024.

Nicholas Lindsey

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2023 total comp

$890

Base pay: $890
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $890

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $46,280
Record ID: 15,730
Year-to-Date Total: $890

Nicholas Lindsey is a Police Recruit at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2023 total compensation came to $890.

Zachary Hill

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2023 total comp

$890

Base pay: $890
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $890

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $46,280
Record ID: 15,740
Year-to-Date Total: $890

Zachary Hill works as a Police Recruit for Louisville Metro Police Department. Zachary earned $890 in 2023.

Drake Russel

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp

$835

Base pay: $835
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $835

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 39,915
Year-to-Date Total: $835

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Drake Russel serves as a Police Officer. Their 2022 pay totaled $835.

Ryan Banta

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp

$831

Base pay: $831
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $831

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 37,448
Year-to-Date Total: $831

Ryan Banta holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2022, their total compensation was $831.

David Peters

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp

$825

Base pay: $825
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $825

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 35,852
Year-to-Date Total: $825

David Peters is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2022 total compensation came to $825.

Jessica Van Tilburg

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp

$803

Base pay: $803
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $803

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 37,578
Year-to-Date Total: $803

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Jessica Van Tilburg serves as a Police Officer. Their 2022 pay totaled $803.

Bianca Chambers

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp

$802

Base pay: $802
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $802

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 37,810
Year-to-Date Total: $802

Bianca Chambers works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Bianca earned $802 in 2022.

Kristi Sykes

Transcriber-Police/Louisville Metro Police Department

2023 total comp

$753

Base pay: $693
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $60
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $753

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $36,026
Record ID: 2,587
Year-to-Date Total: $6,295

Kristi Sykes works as a Transcriber-Police for Louisville Metro Police Department. Kristi earned $753 in 2023.

Jennifer Frederick

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp

$717

Base pay: $717
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $717

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 35,594
Year-to-Date Total: $717

Jennifer Frederick is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2022 total compensation came to $717.

Ezra Compere

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2024 total comp

$712

Base pay: $712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $712

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $46,280
Record ID: 34,069
Year-to-Date Total: $712

Ezra Compere works as a Police Recruit for Louisville Metro Police Department. Ezra earned $712 in 2024.

Mason Schnake

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2024 total comp

$712

Base pay: $712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $712

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $46,280
Record ID: 34,077
Year-to-Date Total: $712

Mason Schnake holds the role of Police Recruit at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $712.

Archie Crump

Administrative Clerk-Police/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp

$710

Base pay: $650
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $60
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $710

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 35,103
Year-to-Date Total: $4,657

Archie Crump works as a Administrative Clerk-Police for Louisville Metro Police Department. Archie earned $710 in 2022.

Andrea Jenkins

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp

$696

Base pay: $696
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $696

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 35,579
Year-to-Date Total: $696

Andrea Jenkins works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Andrea earned $696 in 2022.

Bradley Aubin

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp

$682

Base pay: $682
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $682

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 36,509
Year-to-Date Total: $682

Bradley Aubin works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Bradley earned $682 in 2022.

Richard Bagley

Traffic Guard I/Louisville Metro Police Department

2023 total comp

$673

Base pay: $673
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $673

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $15,912
Record ID: 15,461
Year-to-Date Total: $673

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Richard Bagley serves as a Traffic Guard I. Their 2023 pay totaled $673.

Mary Seadler

Traffic Guard I/Louisville Metro Police Department

2024 total comp

$673

Base pay: $673
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $673

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $15,912
Record ID: 33,748
Year-to-Date Total: $673

Mary Seadler is a Traffic Guard I at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2024 total compensation came to $673.

Lauren Lariviere

Intern/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$666

Base pay: $666
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $666

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 26,482
Year-to-Date Total: $666

Lauren Lariviere works as a Intern for Louisville Metro Police Department. Lauren earned $666 in 2026.