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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Departments elsewhere with the most similar mix of roles — a proxy for the same kind of agency, matched by workforce composition rather than name. Pay is not cost-of-living adjusted.

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Louisville Metro Police Department Louisville Metro, Kentucky96% match
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Cpd-Department of Police City of Cincinnati95% match

Record list

Employees

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Donald Hargadon

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$3,630

Base pay: $2,695
Overtime: $935
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,630

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $67,579
Record ID: 689
Year-to-Date Total: $3,630

Donald Hargadon holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police. In 2021, their total compensation was $3,630.

Jonathon Huelsman

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$3,627

Base pay: $3,241
Overtime: $386
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,627

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $58,864
Record ID: 4,744
Year-to-Date Total: $3,627

At Louisville Metro Police, Jonathon Huelsman serves as a Police Officer. Their 2021 pay totaled $3,627.

Taylor Gelnett

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$3,625

Base pay: $3,178
Overtime: $446
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,625

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $57,803
Record ID: 6,455
Year-to-Date Total: $3,625

At Louisville Metro Police, Taylor Gelnett serves as a Police Officer. Their 2021 pay totaled $3,625.

Richard Beahl

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$3,550

Base pay: $3,311
Overtime: $239
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,550

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $63,066
Record ID: 4,319
Year-to-Date Total: $3,550

At Louisville Metro Police, Richard Beahl serves as a Police Officer. Their 2021 pay totaled $3,550.

Lorissa Karlburg

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$3,540

Base pay: $3,535
Overtime: $5
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,540

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $57,803
Record ID: 4,847
Year-to-Date Total: $3,540

Lorissa Karlburg works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police. Lorissa earned $3,540 in 2021.

Travis Vance

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$3,500

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,500

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $58,864
Record ID: 4,972
Year-to-Date Total: $3,500

Travis Vance holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police. In 2021, their total compensation was $3,500.

Levi Bainter

Traffic Guard II/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$3,467

Base pay: $3,364
Overtime: $103
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,467

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $21,419
Record ID: 9,083
Year-to-Date Total: $3,467

Levi Bainter works as a Traffic Guard II for Louisville Metro Police. Levi earned $3,467 in 2021.

Kristina Shepherd

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$3,441

Base pay: $3,441
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,441

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $65,312
Record ID: 892
Year-to-Date Total: $3,441

Kristina Shepherd holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police. In 2021, their total compensation was $3,441.

Harold Miller

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$3,392

Base pay: $3,392
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,392

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $59,862
Record ID: 1,591
Year-to-Date Total: $3,392

Harold Miller works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police. Harold earned $3,392 in 2021.

Jorge Soto-Perez

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$3,356

Base pay: $3,345
Overtime: $11
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,356

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $61,922
Record ID: 176
Year-to-Date Total: $3,356

Jorge Soto-Perez holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police. In 2021, their total compensation was $3,356.

Brian Hellinger

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$3,343

Base pay: $2,529
Overtime: $814
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,343

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $81,848
Record ID: 613
Year-to-Date Total: $3,343

Brian Hellinger is a Police Sergeant at Louisville Metro Police. 2021 total compensation came to $3,343.

Andrew Hawkins

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$3,328

Base pay: $3,117
Overtime: $211
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,328

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $79,061
Record ID: 1,710
Year-to-Date Total: $3,328

Andrew Hawkins works as a Police Sergeant for Louisville Metro Police. Andrew earned $3,328 in 2021.

Deborah Minniear

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$3,327

Base pay: $3,284
Overtime: $43
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,327

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $67,579
Record ID: 688
Year-to-Date Total: $3,327

Deborah Minniear works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police. Deborah earned $3,327 in 2021.

Joseph Dougherty

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$3,279

Base pay: $3,026
Overtime: $252
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,279

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $63,066
Record ID: 2,273
Year-to-Date Total: $3,279

Joseph Dougherty holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police. In 2021, their total compensation was $3,279.

David Crask

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$3,237

Base pay: $2,946
Overtime: $292
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,237

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $59,862
Record ID: 4,483
Year-to-Date Total: $3,237

David Crask is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police. 2021 total compensation came to $3,237.

Malcolm Hodge

Information Process Technician/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$3,236

Base pay: $3,224
Overtime: $12
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,236

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $33,530
Record ID: 8,369
Year-to-Date Total: $3,615

Malcolm Hodge holds the role of Information Process Technician at Louisville Metro Police. In 2021, their total compensation was $3,236.

George Mcmillan

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$3,234

Base pay: $3,181
Overtime: $53
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,234

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $60,902
Record ID: 4,320
Year-to-Date Total: $3,234

George Mcmillan works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police. George earned $3,234 in 2021.

Tyler Gelnett

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$3,181

Base pay: $3,122
Overtime: $59
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,181

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $58,843
Record ID: 6,811
Year-to-Date Total: $3,181

At Louisville Metro Police, Tyler Gelnett serves as a Police Officer. Their 2021 pay totaled $3,181.

Jeremy Akers

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$3,138

Base pay: $3,138
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,138

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $64,147
Record ID: 3,938
Year-to-Date Total: $3,138

Jeremy Akers is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police. 2021 total compensation came to $3,138.

Thomas Schardein

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$3,055

Base pay: $2,336
Overtime: $719
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,055

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $80,371
Record ID: 1,476
Year-to-Date Total: $3,055

Thomas Schardein holds the role of Police Sergeant at Louisville Metro Police. In 2021, their total compensation was $3,055.

Mary Guest

Traffic Guard I/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$3,021

Base pay: $2,938
Overtime: $82
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,021

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $14,279
Record ID: 8,778
Year-to-Date Total: $3,063

At Louisville Metro Police, Mary Guest serves as a Traffic Guard I. Their 2021 pay totaled $3,021.

Austin Smith

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$2,998

Base pay: $2,587
Overtime: $411
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,998

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $59,904
Record ID: 5,117
Year-to-Date Total: $2,998

Austin Smith works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police. Austin earned $2,998 in 2021.

Christopher Keith

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$2,995

Base pay: $2,995
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,995

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $80,371
Record ID: 1,407
Year-to-Date Total: $2,995

Christopher Keith works as a Police Sergeant for Louisville Metro Police. Christopher earned $2,995 in 2021.

Katherine Rogers

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$2,969

Base pay: $2,505
Overtime: $463
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,969

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $80,371
Record ID: 1,577
Year-to-Date Total: $2,969

Katherine Rogers works as a Police Sergeant for Louisville Metro Police. Katherine earned $2,969 in 2021.

Robert Neff

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$2,937

Base pay: $2,937
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,937

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $58,843
Record ID: 6,830
Year-to-Date Total: $2,937

Robert Neff works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police. Robert earned $2,937 in 2021.

Janet Willoughby

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$2,894

Base pay: $2,619
Overtime: $275
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,894

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $68,619
Record ID: 1,420
Year-to-Date Total: $2,894

Janet Willoughby holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police. In 2021, their total compensation was $2,894.

Andrew Hamilton

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$2,887

Base pay: $2,095
Overtime: $792
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,887

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $59,862
Record ID: 3,488
Year-to-Date Total: $2,887

At Louisville Metro Police, Andrew Hamilton serves as a Police Officer. Their 2021 pay totaled $2,887.

William Salyers

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$2,880

Base pay: $2,880
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,880

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $60,902
Record ID: 438
Year-to-Date Total: $2,880

At Louisville Metro Police, William Salyers serves as a Police Officer. Their 2021 pay totaled $2,880.

Holly Montgomery

Information Process Technician/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$2,872

Base pay: $2,872
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,872

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $36,483
Record ID: 4,443
Year-to-Date Total: $2,872

At Louisville Metro Police, Holly Montgomery serves as a Information Process Technician. Their 2021 pay totaled $2,872.

Nicholas Conkright

Tow-In Equipment Operator 5Day/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$2,859

Base pay: $2,522
Overtime: $336
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,859

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $43,722
Record ID: 8,979
Year-to-Date Total: $2,859

Nicholas Conkright holds the role of Tow-In Equipment Operator 5Day at Louisville Metro Police. In 2021, their total compensation was $2,859.

Pamela Brown

Traffic Guard III/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$2,841

Base pay: $1,841
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,841

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $28,558
Record ID: 3,876
Year-to-Date Total: $2,841

Pamela Brown works as a Traffic Guard III for Louisville Metro Police. Pamela earned $2,841 in 2021.

James Franklin

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$2,820

Base pay: $1,954
Overtime: $866
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,820

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $64,147
Record ID: 1,831
Year-to-Date Total: $2,820

James Franklin holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police. In 2021, their total compensation was $2,820.

Austin Miller

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$2,795

Base pay: $2,662
Overtime: $133
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,795

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $58,843
Record ID: 7,090
Year-to-Date Total: $2,795

Austin Miller is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police. 2021 total compensation came to $2,795.

Jordan Preston

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$2,749

Base pay: $2,485
Overtime: $264
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,749

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $59,862
Record ID: 4,102
Year-to-Date Total: $2,749

Jordan Preston holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police. In 2021, their total compensation was $2,749.

Darren Utsey

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$2,652

Base pay: $2,322
Overtime: $329
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,652

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $67,579
Record ID: 236
Year-to-Date Total: $2,652

Darren Utsey is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police. 2021 total compensation came to $2,652.

William Bower

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$2,649

Base pay: $2,268
Overtime: $381
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,649

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $67,579
Record ID: 1,401
Year-to-Date Total: $2,649

William Bower holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police. In 2021, their total compensation was $2,649.

Eugenio Castaneda

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$2,626

Base pay: $2,626
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,626

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $60,840
Record ID: 3,937
Year-to-Date Total: $2,626

Eugenio Castaneda works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police. Eugenio earned $2,626 in 2021.

William Young

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$2,621

Base pay: $2,123
Overtime: $499
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,621

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $80,371
Record ID: 538
Year-to-Date Total: $2,621

William Young is a Police Sergeant at Louisville Metro Police. 2021 total compensation came to $2,621.

Russell Miller

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$2,586

Base pay: $2,289
Overtime: $297
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,586

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $70,117
Record ID: 552
Year-to-Date Total: $2,586

Russell Miller holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police. In 2021, their total compensation was $2,586.

Matthew Brown

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$2,544

Base pay: $2,505
Overtime: $39
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,544

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $80,371
Record ID: 1,459
Year-to-Date Total: $2,544

At Louisville Metro Police, Matthew Brown serves as a Police Sergeant. Their 2021 pay totaled $2,544.