Louisville Metro, Kentucky / Louisville Metro Police / Police Officer

Job-title file

Police Officer

Enforce laws and maintain public safety — patrol, respond to incidents, investigate crimes, and make arrests.

927 employees hold this title in Louisville Metro Police. Median total compensation for the role is $73,007, above the department median of $70,377.

Employees: 927
Total payroll: $61.8M
Role median: $73,007
Agency median: $70,377
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$749$111,865+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 927 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compare jurisdictions

Police Officer beyond Louisville Metro, Kentucky

This role is reported in 31 jurisdictions. In Louisville Metro, Kentucky, the median of $56,095 ranks #27 of 31. See Police Officer across all of Louisville Metro, Kentucky →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City of San Jose

$286,889 · 818

City and County of San Francisco

$253,890 · 1,860

City of Los Angeles

$187,245 · 5,730

City of Boston

$185,462 · 1,335

City of Worcester

$128,256 · 371

City of Phoenix, Arizona

$116,326 · 2,460

Illinois

$114,200 · 7

New York Public Authorities

$113,716 · 558

Median total compensation for comparable Police Officerroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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John Perkins

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$39,202

Base pay: $35,498
Overtime: $43
Other pay: $3,661
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,202

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $59,904
Record ID: 6,607
Year-to-Date Total: $39,397

John Perkins holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police. In 2021, their total compensation was $39,202.

Caleb Hartin

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$39,085

Base pay: $34,054
Overtime: $2,902
Other pay: $2,128
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,085

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $46,530
Record ID: 8,198
Year-to-Date Total: $39,345

Caleb Hartin works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police. Caleb earned $39,085 in 2021.

Ryan Banta

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$38,824

Base pay: $34,787
Overtime: $1,857
Other pay: $2,180
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,824

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $60,840
Record ID: 4,216
Year-to-Date Total: $47,837

Ryan Banta works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police. Ryan earned $38,824 in 2021.

Daniel Weegens

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$38,328

Base pay: $34,403
Overtime: $1,307
Other pay: $2,618
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,328

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $49,982
Record ID: 7,879
Year-to-Date Total: $38,770

Daniel Weegens works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police. Daniel earned $38,328 in 2021.

Richard Smith

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$38,172

Base pay: $33,974
Overtime: $1,494
Other pay: $2,705
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,172

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $46,530
Record ID: 8,013
Year-to-Date Total: $38,302

Richard Smith holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police. In 2021, their total compensation was $38,172.

Salat Aweys

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$38,062

Base pay: $34,112
Overtime: $2,744
Other pay: $1,206
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,062

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $45,490
Record ID: 8,016
Year-to-Date Total: $38,322

Salat Aweys works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police. Salat earned $38,062 in 2021.

Dearis Hoard

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$37,894

Base pay: $27,687
Overtime: $7,832
Other pay: $2,375
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,894

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $58,864
Record ID: 4,306
Year-to-Date Total: $38,089

Dearis Hoard holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police. In 2021, their total compensation was $37,894.

Thomas Taylor

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$37,627

Base pay: $33,934
Overtime: $2,487
Other pay: $1,206
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,627

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $45,490
Record ID: 8,021
Year-to-Date Total: $37,627

Thomas Taylor works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police. Thomas earned $37,627 in 2021.

George Wah

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$37,503

Base pay: $34,032
Overtime: $2,291
Other pay: $1,180
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,503

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $45,490
Record ID: 8,202
Year-to-Date Total: $37,763

At Louisville Metro Police, George Wah serves as a Police Officer. Their 2021 pay totaled $37,503.

Joseph Hardison

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$37,408

Base pay: $31,773
Overtime: $2,374
Other pay: $3,261
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,408

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $59,862
Record ID: 4,664
Year-to-Date Total: $37,538

Joseph Hardison holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police. In 2021, their total compensation was $37,408.

Richard Strickland

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$37,378

Base pay: $34,174
Overtime: $2,074
Other pay: $1,130
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,378

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $46,530
Record ID: 8,015
Year-to-Date Total: $37,443

At Louisville Metro Police, Richard Strickland serves as a Police Officer. Their 2021 pay totaled $37,378.

Noah Cole

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$37,347

Base pay: $34,054
Overtime: $2,146
Other pay: $1,146
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,347

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $45,490
Record ID: 8,010
Year-to-Date Total: $37,607

Noah Cole holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police. In 2021, their total compensation was $37,347.

Michael Mclaurine

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$36,840

Base pay: $28,372
Overtime: $6,529
Other pay: $1,938
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,840

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $61,922
Record ID: 3,971
Year-to-Date Total: $46,366

Michael Mclaurine holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police. In 2021, their total compensation was $36,840.

Sean Lloyd

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$36,609

Base pay: $34,146
Overtime: $1,362
Other pay: $1,101
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,609

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $45,490
Record ID: 8,019
Year-to-Date Total: $36,609

Sean Lloyd holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police. In 2021, their total compensation was $36,609.

Steven Underwood

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$36,491

Base pay: $34,174
Overtime: $1,224
Other pay: $1,093
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,491

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $46,530
Record ID: 8,017
Year-to-Date Total: $36,751

Steven Underwood works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police. Steven earned $36,491 in 2021.

Champayne Mcclain

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$36,459

Base pay: $34,174
Overtime: $1,191
Other pay: $1,095
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,459

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $46,530
Record ID: 8,199
Year-to-Date Total: $36,979

At Louisville Metro Police, Champayne Mcclain serves as a Police Officer. Their 2021 pay totaled $36,459.

Ali Thomas

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$36,417

Base pay: $34,174
Overtime: $1,156
Other pay: $1,087
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,417

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $45,490
Record ID: 662
Year-to-Date Total: $36,612

Ali Thomas works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police. Ali earned $36,417 in 2021.

Christopher Middleton

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$36,368

Base pay: $27,283
Overtime: $5,168
Other pay: $3,918
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,368

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $67,579
Record ID: 1,447
Year-to-Date Total: $47,025

Christopher Middleton works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police. Christopher earned $36,368 in 2021.

James Mckinley

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$36,140

Base pay: $33,934
Overtime: $1,109
Other pay: $1,097
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,140

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $45,490
Record ID: 8,002
Year-to-Date Total: $36,205

James Mckinley holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police. In 2021, their total compensation was $36,140.

Alex Linov

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$36,065

Base pay: $33,934
Overtime: $1,042
Other pay: $1,090
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,065

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $45,490
Record ID: 8,197
Year-to-Date Total: $36,195

Alex Linov works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police. Alex earned $36,065 in 2021.

Travis Petty

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$36,051

Base pay: $33,934
Overtime: $1,027
Other pay: $1,090
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,051

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $45,490
Record ID: 8,022
Year-to-Date Total: $36,181

Travis Petty works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police. Travis earned $36,051 in 2021.

Donovan Hickman

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$36,044

Base pay: $33,934
Overtime: $1,023
Other pay: $1,087
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,044

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $45,490
Record ID: 8,200
Year-to-Date Total: $36,044

Donovan Hickman holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police. In 2021, their total compensation was $36,044.

Troy Best

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$35,953

Base pay: $28,394
Overtime: $5,557
Other pay: $2,002
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,953

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $59,862
Record ID: 4,390
Year-to-Date Total: $45,163

Troy Best works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police. Troy earned $35,953 in 2021.

Brian Bailey

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$35,465

Base pay: $32,663
Overtime: $868
Other pay: $1,933
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,465

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $61,922
Record ID: 3,252
Year-to-Date Total: $44,991

Brian Bailey is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police. 2021 total compensation came to $35,465.

Jessica Van Tilburg

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$35,160

Base pay: $30,149
Overtime: $2,536
Other pay: $2,475
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,160

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $51,022
Record ID: 3,815
Year-to-Date Total: $41,532

Jessica Van Tilburg works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police. Jessica earned $35,160 in 2021.

Matthew Brian

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$35,147

Base pay: $31,588
Overtime: $1,491
Other pay: $2,067
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,147

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $57,803
Record ID: 6,997
Year-to-Date Total: $38,981

Matthew Brian is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police. 2021 total compensation came to $35,147.