Louisville Metro, Kentucky / Louisville Metro Police

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Louisville Metro Police

Source file: Louisville Metro — Employee Salaries / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Louisville Metro Police provides law enforcement and public safety — patrol, criminal investigation, and emergency response.

In 2021, this agency had 1,595 employees with median total compensation of $70,377; the highest distinct record was $217,173.

Year: 2021
Total payroll: $101.9M
Employees: 1,595
Median total: $70,377
Highest record: $217,173

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$0$135,661+

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

How 2021 total compensation is spread across the 1,595 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($70,377) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $52,096 (82%)
Overtime — $7,719 (12%)
Other — $4,072 (6%)
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

$6,154

$38,062

$70,377

$85,300

$105,119

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $105,119 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $6,154. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

931 · $72,904

190 · $93,300

62 · $128,679

54 · $19,285

47 · $16,083

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.

Compare

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Record list

Employees

Page 1

Trinity Tillman

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$106,955

Base pay: $79,247
Overtime: $21,213
Other pay: $6,495
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,955

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $76,419
Record ID: 3,050
Year-to-Date Total: $106,955

At Louisville Metro Police, Trinity Tillman serves as a Police Sergeant. Their 2021 pay totaled $106,955.

Christopher Palombi

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$106,894

Base pay: $62,364
Overtime: $36,129
Other pay: $8,401
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,894

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $59,862
Record ID: 5,151
Year-to-Date Total: $107,089

Christopher Palombi works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police. Christopher earned $106,894 in 2021.

Rondall Carpenter

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$106,815

Base pay: $66,513
Overtime: $32,231
Other pay: $8,071
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,815

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $63,066
Record ID: 3,429
Year-to-Date Total: $106,945

Rondall Carpenter holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police. In 2021, their total compensation was $106,815.

Timothy Nett

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$106,749

Base pay: $82,920
Overtime: $16,368
Other pay: $7,462
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,749

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $77,730
Record ID: 1,838
Year-to-Date Total: $106,749

Timothy Nett holds the role of Police Sergeant at Louisville Metro Police. In 2021, their total compensation was $106,749.

Clinton Brake

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$106,644

Base pay: $64,411
Overtime: $33,963
Other pay: $8,270
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,644

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $60,840
Record ID: 4,337
Year-to-Date Total: $106,969

Clinton Brake works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police. Clinton earned $106,644 in 2021.

David Bassler

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$106,600

Base pay: $67,652
Overtime: $30,976
Other pay: $7,972
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,600

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $64,147
Record ID: 1,623
Year-to-Date Total: $106,860

At Louisville Metro Police, David Bassler serves as a Police Officer. Their 2021 pay totaled $106,600.

Raymond Wonka

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$106,560

Base pay: $65,792
Overtime: $32,651
Other pay: $8,116
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,560

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $64,147
Record ID: 3,221
Year-to-Date Total: $106,560

At Louisville Metro Police, Raymond Wonka serves as a Police Officer. Their 2021 pay totaled $106,560.

Jeffery Davis

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$106,519

Base pay: $86,867
Overtime: $12,235
Other pay: $7,416
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,519

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $82,888
Record ID: 545
Year-to-Date Total: $106,519

Jeffery Davis is a Police Sergeant at Louisville Metro Police. 2021 total compensation came to $106,519.

Matthew Swicegood

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$106,352

Base pay: $64,535
Overtime: $33,588
Other pay: $8,229
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,352

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $61,922
Record ID: 4,274
Year-to-Date Total: $106,547

At Louisville Metro Police, Matthew Swicegood serves as a Police Officer. Their 2021 pay totaled $106,352.

Kevin Carrillo

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$106,243

Base pay: $63,245
Overtime: $34,746
Other pay: $8,252
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,243

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $59,862
Record ID: 4,100
Year-to-Date Total: $106,438

Kevin Carrillo holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police. In 2021, their total compensation was $106,243.

John Chenault

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$105,693

Base pay: $74,184
Overtime: $23,039
Other pay: $8,470
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,693

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $72,363
Record ID: 4,466
Year-to-Date Total: $106,603

John Chenault holds the role of Police Sergeant at Louisville Metro Police. In 2021, their total compensation was $105,693.

Jason Pohl

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$105,540

Base pay: $66,098
Overtime: $31,480
Other pay: $7,962
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,540

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $63,066
Record ID: 3,954
Year-to-Date Total: $105,540

Jason Pohl is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police. 2021 total compensation came to $105,540.

Tonya Landry

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$105,530

Base pay: $64,306
Overtime: $35,055
Other pay: $6,169
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,530

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $61,922
Record ID: 3,676
Year-to-Date Total: $105,530

Tonya Landry is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police. 2021 total compensation came to $105,530.

Brian Reccius

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$105,525

Base pay: $67,354
Overtime: $32,264
Other pay: $5,907
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,525

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $64,147
Record ID: 1,982
Year-to-Date Total: $105,525

At Louisville Metro Police, Brian Reccius serves as a Police Officer. Their 2021 pay totaled $105,525.

Charles Herbert

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$105,442

Base pay: $80,771
Overtime: $17,159
Other pay: $7,512
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,442

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $76,419
Record ID: 2,288
Year-to-Date Total: $105,442

Charles Herbert holds the role of Police Sergeant at Louisville Metro Police. In 2021, their total compensation was $105,442.

Jeremy Allen

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$105,151

Base pay: $80,931
Overtime: $16,746
Other pay: $7,474
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,151

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $76,419
Record ID: 2,289
Year-to-Date Total: $105,151

At Louisville Metro Police, Jeremy Allen serves as a Police Sergeant. Their 2021 pay totaled $105,151.

Matthew Staples

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$105,119

Base pay: $82,996
Overtime: $14,732
Other pay: $7,391
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,119

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $79,061
Record ID: 1,017
Year-to-Date Total: $105,119

Matthew Staples works as a Police Sergeant for Louisville Metro Police. Matthew earned $105,119 in 2021.

Pamela Oberhausen

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$104,879

Base pay: $87,110
Overtime: $13,192
Other pay: $4,577
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,879

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $83,325
Record ID: 257
Year-to-Date Total: $104,879

Pamela Oberhausen is a Police Sergeant at Louisville Metro Police. 2021 total compensation came to $104,879.

Michael Campbell

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$104,529

Base pay: $88,491
Overtime: $8,036
Other pay: $8,001
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,529

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $84,365
Record ID: 277
Year-to-Date Total: $104,984

Michael Campbell holds the role of Police Sergeant at Louisville Metro Police. In 2021, their total compensation was $104,529.

Elisha Thompson-Dimaggio

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$104,352

Base pay: $78,894
Overtime: $20,444
Other pay: $5,015
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,352

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $74,942
Record ID: 3,717
Year-to-Date Total: $104,937

At Louisville Metro Police, Elisha Thompson-Dimaggio serves as a Police Sergeant. Their 2021 pay totaled $104,352.

Todd Jenkins

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$104,039

Base pay: $84,419
Overtime: $14,894
Other pay: $4,726
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,039

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $79,061
Record ID: 3,424
Year-to-Date Total: $104,689

Todd Jenkins works as a Police Sergeant for Louisville Metro Police. Todd earned $104,039 in 2021.

Michael Burns

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$103,957

Base pay: $77,926
Overtime: $18,519
Other pay: $7,512
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,957

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $73,902
Record ID: 3,678
Year-to-Date Total: $103,957

Michael Burns is a Police Sergeant at Louisville Metro Police. 2021 total compensation came to $103,957.

Leigh Burke

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$103,955

Base pay: $85,209
Overtime: $11,470
Other pay: $7,276
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,955

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $80,371
Record ID: 683
Year-to-Date Total: $103,955

Leigh Burke is a Police Sergeant at Louisville Metro Police. 2021 total compensation came to $103,955.

John Keeling

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$103,951

Base pay: $62,906
Overtime: $34,798
Other pay: $6,247
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,951

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $59,862
Record ID: 68
Year-to-Date Total: $103,951

At Louisville Metro Police, John Keeling serves as a Police Officer. Their 2021 pay totaled $103,951.

Adam Moseley

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$103,936

Base pay: $61,912
Overtime: $33,742
Other pay: $8,282
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,936

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $58,864
Record ID: 6,420
Year-to-Date Total: $104,586

Adam Moseley holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police. In 2021, their total compensation was $103,936.

Steven Mcatee

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$103,836

Base pay: $71,883
Overtime: $23,971
Other pay: $7,982
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,836

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $76,107
Record ID: 3,453
Year-to-Date Total: $106,501

At Louisville Metro Police, Steven Mcatee serves as a Police Sergeant. Their 2021 pay totaled $103,836.

Kelvin Watkins

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$103,379

Base pay: $71,183
Overtime: $25,678
Other pay: $6,517
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,379

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $67,579
Record ID: 720
Year-to-Date Total: $103,574

Kelvin Watkins works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police. Kelvin earned $103,379 in 2021.

Chase Lambert

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$103,302

Base pay: $62,536
Overtime: $34,585
Other pay: $6,181
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,302

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $58,864
Record ID: 5,092
Year-to-Date Total: $105,447

At Louisville Metro Police, Chase Lambert serves as a Police Officer. Their 2021 pay totaled $103,302.

Christopher Rutherford

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$103,267

Base pay: $69,972
Overtime: $25,551
Other pay: $7,745
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,267

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $66,456
Record ID: 3,545
Year-to-Date Total: $103,592

At Louisville Metro Police, Christopher Rutherford serves as a Police Officer. Their 2021 pay totaled $103,267.

Christopher Geoghegan

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$103,222

Base pay: $79,799
Overtime: $16,123
Other pay: $7,301
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,222

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $73,902
Record ID: 3,965
Year-to-Date Total: $103,222

Christopher Geoghegan holds the role of Police Sergeant at Louisville Metro Police. In 2021, their total compensation was $103,222.

Stephen Snider

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$103,205

Base pay: $66,914
Overtime: $28,391
Other pay: $7,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,205

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $63,066
Record ID: 3,402
Year-to-Date Total: $103,725

Stephen Snider holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police. In 2021, their total compensation was $103,205.

Matthew Kennington

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$103,149

Base pay: $80,233
Overtime: $15,493
Other pay: $7,424
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,149

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $76,419
Record ID: 1,974
Year-to-Date Total: $103,214

Matthew Kennington works as a Police Sergeant for Louisville Metro Police. Matthew earned $103,149 in 2021.

Sarah Stumler

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$103,088

Base pay: $66,676
Overtime: $28,527
Other pay: $7,884
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,088

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $63,066
Record ID: 3,337
Year-to-Date Total: $103,283

Sarah Stumler works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police. Sarah earned $103,088 in 2021.

Christopher Mcmichael

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$103,053

Base pay: $81,097
Overtime: $14,550
Other pay: $7,405
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,053

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $77,730
Record ID: 1,914
Year-to-Date Total: $103,053

Christopher Mcmichael works as a Police Sergeant for Louisville Metro Police. Christopher earned $103,053 in 2021.

Patrick Dahlgren

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$102,968

Base pay: $62,190
Overtime: $32,541
Other pay: $8,237
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,968

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $58,843
Record ID: 7,016
Year-to-Date Total: $105,568

Patrick Dahlgren is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police. 2021 total compensation came to $102,968.

Stephanie Spaulding

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$102,538

Base pay: $69,725
Overtime: $26,014
Other pay: $6,798
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,538

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $63,066
Record ID: 3,953
Year-to-Date Total: $102,538

Stephanie Spaulding holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police. In 2021, their total compensation was $102,538.

Randall Richardson

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$102,521

Base pay: $63,862
Overtime: $30,971
Other pay: $7,689
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,521

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $60,902
Record ID: 4,527
Year-to-Date Total: $103,041

At Louisville Metro Police, Randall Richardson serves as a Police Officer. Their 2021 pay totaled $102,521.

Christopher Drumright

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$102,431

Base pay: $81,635
Overtime: $13,449
Other pay: $7,348
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,431

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $77,730
Record ID: 2,909
Year-to-Date Total: $102,431

At Louisville Metro Police, Christopher Drumright serves as a Police Sergeant. Their 2021 pay totaled $102,431.

Eric Culver

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$102,430

Base pay: $83,343
Overtime: $11,822
Other pay: $7,265
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,430

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $79,061
Record ID: 180
Year-to-Date Total: $102,495

Eric Culver is a Police Sergeant at Louisville Metro Police. 2021 total compensation came to $102,430.

Jeffrey Zarosly

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$101,976

Base pay: $85,058
Overtime: $12,348
Other pay: $4,570
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,976

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $81,411
Record ID: 1,885
Year-to-Date Total: $101,976

Jeffrey Zarosly holds the role of Police Sergeant at Louisville Metro Police. In 2021, their total compensation was $101,976.