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 8

Jordan Settle

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$74,418

Base pay: $50,190
Overtime: $21,230
Other pay: $2,999
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,418

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $107,765
Record ID: 22,339
Year-to-Date Total: $74,418

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Jordan Settle serves as a Police Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,418.

William Vogt

Police Lieutenant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$74,404

Base pay: $60,586
Overtime: $11,322
Other pay: $2,496
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,404

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $131,269
Record ID: 22,327
Year-to-Date Total: $74,404

William Vogt holds the role of Police Lieutenant at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,404.

Cory Sturgeon

Police Lieutenant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$74,383

Base pay: $66,131
Overtime: $5,970
Other pay: $2,282
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,383

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $126,693
Record ID: 22,770
Year-to-Date Total: $74,383

Cory Sturgeon is a Police Lieutenant at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $74,383.

Matthew Kennington

Police Lieutenant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$74,277

Base pay: $61,631
Overtime: $10,195
Other pay: $2,450
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,277

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $133,702
Record ID: 21,940
Year-to-Date Total: $74,277

Matthew Kennington is a Police Lieutenant at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $74,277.

Christopher Gaddis

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2024 total comp

$74,253

Base pay: $65,738
Overtime: $4,405
Other pay: $4,110
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,253

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $75,046
Record ID: 32,176
Year-to-Date Total: $74,854

Christopher Gaddis works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Christopher earned $74,253 in 2024.

Matthew Sanders

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$74,144

Base pay: $48,893
Overtime: $22,193
Other pay: $3,058
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,144

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $105,934
Record ID: 22,345
Year-to-Date Total: $74,144

Matthew Sanders holds the role of Police Sergeant at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,144.

Marquita Fabor

Crime Center Manager/Louisville Metro Police Department

2025 total comp

$73,824

Base pay: $73,824
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,824

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $74,152
Record ID: 11,674
Year-to-Date Total: $75,024

Marquita Fabor is a Crime Center Manager at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2025 total compensation came to $73,824.

Michael Moritz

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$73,718

Base pay: $40,061
Overtime: $29,985
Other pay: $3,672
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,718

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $85,946
Record ID: 24,905
Year-to-Date Total: $73,718

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Michael Moritz serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,718.

Dennis Beatty

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$73,678

Base pay: $51,306
Overtime: $19,468
Other pay: $2,904
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,678

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $109,554
Record ID: 21,638
Year-to-Date Total: $73,678

Dennis Beatty is a Police Sergeant at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $73,678.

Brian Lutz

Police Recruit/Louisville Metro Police Department

2023 total comp

$73,667

Base pay: $47,229
Overtime: $22,438
Other pay: $4,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,667

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $46,280
Record ID: 11,009
Year-to-Date Total: $73,982

Brian Lutz works as a Police Recruit for Louisville Metro Police Department. Brian earned $73,667 in 2023.

Patrick Roney

Police Lieutenant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$73,621

Base pay: $68,259
Overtime: $3,161
Other pay: $2,201
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,621

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $145,330
Record ID: 20,930
Year-to-Date Total: $73,621

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Patrick Roney serves as a Police Lieutenant. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,621.

John Chenault

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$73,610

Base pay: $49,988
Overtime: $20,656
Other pay: $2,966
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,610

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $102,315
Record ID: 23,149
Year-to-Date Total: $73,610

John Chenault is a Police Sergeant at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $73,610.

John Bradley

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2025 total comp

$73,426

Base pay: $68,279
Overtime: $5,147
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,426

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $92,082
Record ID: 11,129
Year-to-Date Total: $73,426

John Bradley is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2025 total compensation came to $73,426.

Marcus Mcdowell

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$73,185

Base pay: $38,327
Overtime: $31,048
Other pay: $3,810
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,185

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $82,909
Record ID: 21,694
Year-to-Date Total: $73,185

Marcus Mcdowell is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $73,185.

Brooklyn Sharpey

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$72,911

Base pay: $38,485
Overtime: $30,621
Other pay: $3,806
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,911

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $81,578
Record ID: 23,768
Year-to-Date Total: $72,911

Brooklyn Sharpey holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,911.

Christopher Aebersold

Police Lieutenant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$72,894

Base pay: $63,564
Overtime: $6,996
Other pay: $2,335
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,894

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $141,294
Record ID: 21,877
Year-to-Date Total: $72,894

Christopher Aebersold works as a Police Lieutenant for Louisville Metro Police Department. Christopher earned $72,894 in 2026.

Joshua Burnett

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$72,882

Base pay: $38,378
Overtime: $30,703
Other pay: $3,801
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,882

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $80,246
Record ID: 24,350
Year-to-Date Total: $72,882

Joshua Burnett holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,882.

Richard Williams

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$72,762

Base pay: $44,929
Overtime: $24,557
Other pay: $3,275
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,762

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $95,555
Record ID: 21,827
Year-to-Date Total: $72,762

Richard Williams works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police Department. Richard earned $72,762 in 2026.

Brian Evanoff

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$72,758

Base pay: $48,250
Overtime: $21,466
Other pay: $3,042
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,758

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $104,166
Record ID: 22,465
Year-to-Date Total: $72,758

Brian Evanoff is a Police Sergeant at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $72,758.

Tracy Gutterman

Nibin Technician/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp

$72,595

Base pay: $67,095
Overtime: $1,436
Other pay: $4,063
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,595

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $63,960
Record ID: 36,215
Year-to-Date Total: $75,336

Tracy Gutterman works as a Nibin Technician for Louisville Metro Police Department. Tracy earned $72,595 in 2022.

Austin Faith

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$72,532

Base pay: $43,705
Overtime: $25,472
Other pay: $3,355
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,532

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $82,909
Record ID: 23,667
Year-to-Date Total: $72,532

Austin Faith is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $72,532.

Omar Lee

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$72,524

Base pay: $52,426
Overtime: $17,301
Other pay: $2,797
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,524

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $113,589
Record ID: 21,506
Year-to-Date Total: $72,524

Omar Lee holds the role of Police Sergeant at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,524.

Travis Nichols

Police Lieutenant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$72,446

Base pay: $65,285
Overtime: $4,894
Other pay: $2,267
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,446

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $133,702
Record ID: 21,718
Year-to-Date Total: $72,446

Travis Nichols holds the role of Police Lieutenant at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,446.

Lucas Valdez

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$72,344

Base pay: $40,416
Overtime: $28,332
Other pay: $3,597
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,344

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $84,406
Record ID: 26,610
Year-to-Date Total: $72,344

Lucas Valdez is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $72,344.

David Watts

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$72,278

Base pay: $48,182
Overtime: $21,073
Other pay: $3,023
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,278

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $102,315
Record ID: 22,456
Year-to-Date Total: $72,278

David Watts holds the role of Police Sergeant at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,278.

David Silverblatt

Police Lieutenant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$72,043

Base pay: $58,472
Overtime: $11,073
Other pay: $2,497
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,043

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $126,693
Record ID: 22,459
Year-to-Date Total: $72,043

David Silverblatt holds the role of Police Lieutenant at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,043.

Neil Tenbarge

Police Lieutenant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$71,877

Base pay: $68,185
Overtime: $1,541
Other pay: $2,151
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,877

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $145,330
Record ID: 21,233
Year-to-Date Total: $71,877

Neil Tenbarge is a Police Lieutenant at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $71,877.

Randy Jones

Police Lieutenant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$71,753

Base pay: $60,602
Overtime: $8,740
Other pay: $2,411
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,753

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $129,002
Record ID: 22,305
Year-to-Date Total: $71,753

Randy Jones works as a Police Lieutenant for Louisville Metro Police Department. Randy earned $71,753 in 2026.

Theron Wiggins

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$71,725

Base pay: $47,403
Overtime: $21,275
Other pay: $3,047
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,725

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $100,734
Record ID: 23,136
Year-to-Date Total: $71,725

Theron Wiggins holds the role of Police Sergeant at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,725.

Andrew Woodard

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$71,725

Base pay: $36,605
Overtime: $31,221
Other pay: $3,899
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,725

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $78,790
Record ID: 25,119
Year-to-Date Total: $71,725

Andrew Woodard is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $71,725.

Russell Braun

Police Lieutenant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$71,711

Base pay: $59,813
Overtime: $9,461
Other pay: $2,437
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,711

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $129,002
Record ID: 22,130
Year-to-Date Total: $71,711

Russell Braun is a Police Lieutenant at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $71,711.

Jack Whitney

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$71,704

Base pay: $57,250
Overtime: $11,862
Other pay: $2,592
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,704

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $104,166
Record ID: 22,761
Year-to-Date Total: $71,704

Jack Whitney holds the role of Police Sergeant at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,704.

Anthony Roberts

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$71,665

Base pay: $50,563
Overtime: $18,240
Other pay: $2,862
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,665

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $109,554
Record ID: 21,719
Year-to-Date Total: $71,665

Anthony Roberts works as a Police Sergeant for Louisville Metro Police Department. Anthony earned $71,665 in 2026.

Kenneth Koester

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$71,573

Base pay: $43,516
Overtime: $24,716
Other pay: $3,341
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,573

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $92,082
Record ID: 21,693
Year-to-Date Total: $71,573

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Kenneth Koester serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,573.

Steven Thompson

Police Lieutenant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$71,502

Base pay: $67,075
Overtime: $2,253
Other pay: $2,173
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,502

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $145,330
Record ID: 21,049
Year-to-Date Total: $71,502

Steven Thompson holds the role of Police Lieutenant at Louisville Metro Police Department. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,502.

Brian Spencer

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$71,469

Base pay: $40,274
Overtime: $27,650
Other pay: $3,545
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,469

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $87,443
Record ID: 23,744
Year-to-Date Total: $71,469

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Brian Spencer serves as a Police Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,469.

David Kaak

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police Department

2022 total comp

$70,986

Base pay: $60,143
Overtime: $5,905
Other pay: $4,938
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,986

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $78,062
Record ID: 35,827
Year-to-Date Total: $74,702

At Louisville Metro Police Department, David Kaak serves as a Police Officer. Their 2022 pay totaled $70,986.

Cheryl Snyder

Executive Administrator/Louisville Metro Police Department

2025 total comp

$70,813

Base pay: $70,813
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,813

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $120,710
Record ID: 6,208
Year-to-Date Total: $70,813

At Louisville Metro Police Department, Cheryl Snyder serves as a Executive Administrator. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,813.

Sean Walsh

Police Lieutenant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$70,624

Base pay: $64,020
Overtime: $4,358
Other pay: $2,247
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,624

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $137,467
Record ID: 21,953
Year-to-Date Total: $70,624

Sean Walsh works as a Police Lieutenant for Louisville Metro Police Department. Sean earned $70,624 in 2026.

Lamont Washington

Police Lieutenant/Louisville Metro Police Department

2026 total comp

$70,596

Base pay: $58,516
Overtime: $9,630
Other pay: $2,449
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,596

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $126,693
Record ID: 22,469
Year-to-Date Total: $70,596

Lamont Washington is a Police Lieutenant at Louisville Metro Police Department. 2026 total compensation came to $70,596.