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

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Derek Hayes

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$72,688

Base pay: $61,541
Overtime: $5,951
Other pay: $5,197
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,688

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $58,864
Record ID: 6,609
Year-to-Date Total: $74,053

At Louisville Metro Police, Derek Hayes serves as a Police Officer. Their 2021 pay totaled $72,688.

John Walker

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$72,668

Base pay: $67,705
Overtime: $944
Other pay: $4,018
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,668

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $62,962
Record ID: 3,743
Year-to-Date Total: $72,668

At Louisville Metro Police, John Walker serves as a Police Officer. Their 2021 pay totaled $72,668.

Christopher Mostek

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$72,659

Base pay: $62,417
Overtime: $3,927
Other pay: $6,315
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,659

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $59,862
Record ID: 5,144
Year-to-Date Total: $72,984

Christopher Mostek is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police. 2021 total compensation came to $72,659.

Tyler Story

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$72,637

Base pay: $60,089
Overtime: $8,038
Other pay: $4,510
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,637

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $58,843
Record ID: 7,343
Year-to-Date Total: $74,847

Tyler Story works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police. Tyler earned $72,637 in 2021.

Gregory Johnson

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$72,608

Base pay: $61,799
Overtime: $4,499
Other pay: $6,310
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,608

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $58,864
Record ID: 6,428
Year-to-Date Total: $72,738

At Louisville Metro Police, Gregory Johnson serves as a Police Officer. Their 2021 pay totaled $72,608.

Celestino Aviles

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$72,602

Base pay: $47,970
Overtime: $19,557
Other pay: $5,076
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,602

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $51,022
Record ID: 6,769
Year-to-Date Total: $75,657

At Louisville Metro Police, Celestino Aviles serves as a Police Officer. Their 2021 pay totaled $72,602.

Timothy Likins

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$72,596

Base pay: $62,885
Overtime: $5,386
Other pay: $4,326
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,596

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $59,862
Record ID: 4,535
Year-to-Date Total: $73,051

Timothy Likins works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police. Timothy earned $72,596 in 2021.

Holly Exley

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$72,585

Base pay: $61,086
Overtime: $6,016
Other pay: $5,482
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,585

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $57,803
Record ID: 6,821
Year-to-Date Total: $73,105

At Louisville Metro Police, Holly Exley serves as a Police Officer. Their 2021 pay totaled $72,585.

John Koofer

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$72,537

Base pay: $68,543
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,994
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,537

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $65,312
Record ID: 1,835
Year-to-Date Total: $72,537

At Louisville Metro Police, John Koofer serves as a Police Officer. Their 2021 pay totaled $72,537.

Scott Christman

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$72,507

Base pay: $61,925
Overtime: $6,213
Other pay: $4,369
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,507

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $58,843
Record ID: 7,004
Year-to-Date Total: $76,927

Scott Christman is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police. 2021 total compensation came to $72,507.

Nicholas Barnes

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$72,505

Base pay: $61,896
Overtime: $6,247
Other pay: $4,362
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,505

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $58,864
Record ID: 3,689
Year-to-Date Total: $73,025

Nicholas Barnes is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police. 2021 total compensation came to $72,505.

Christopher Bruce

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$72,498

Base pay: $63,925
Overtime: $4,320
Other pay: $4,254
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,498

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $60,840
Record ID: 1,016
Year-to-Date Total: $72,823

Christopher Bruce works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police. Christopher earned $72,498 in 2021.

Robert JonesMay be multiple

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$72,444

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $61,880
Record ID: 1,455
Year-to-Date Total: $72,444

Robert Jones appears in Louisville Metro Police payroll as a Police Officer, with $72,444 reported in 2021 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.

Aaron Jaggers

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$72,420

Base pay: $61,937
Overtime: $6,099
Other pay: $4,385
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,420

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $58,864
Record ID: 5,080
Year-to-Date Total: $73,265

At Louisville Metro Police, Aaron Jaggers serves as a Police Officer. Their 2021 pay totaled $72,420.

Willie Ortiz

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$72,418

Base pay: $43,666
Overtime: $22,806
Other pay: $5,946
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,418

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $67,579
Record ID: 1,312
Year-to-Date Total: $82,978

Willie Ortiz holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police. In 2021, their total compensation was $72,418.

Cody Chapelle

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$72,417

Base pay: $65,483
Overtime: $2,798
Other pay: $4,137
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,417

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $60,840
Record ID: 268
Year-to-Date Total: $73,002

Cody Chapelle works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police. Cody earned $72,417 in 2021.

Seth Brewer

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$72,408

Base pay: $61,713
Overtime: $6,300
Other pay: $4,395
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,408

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $58,864
Record ID: 3,519
Year-to-Date Total: $72,928

Seth Brewer works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police. Seth earned $72,408 in 2021.

Keanu Addington

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$72,342

Base pay: $60,040
Overtime: $7,801
Other pay: $4,501
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,342

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $58,843
Record ID: 7,364
Year-to-Date Total: $72,862

Keanu Addington holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police. In 2021, their total compensation was $72,342.

Galen Hinshaw

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$72,322

Base pay: $63,094
Overtime: $3,000
Other pay: $6,228
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,322

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $59,862
Record ID: 4,590
Year-to-Date Total: $72,517

Galen Hinshaw holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police. In 2021, their total compensation was $72,322.

Chad Burke

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$72,296

Base pay: $67,564
Overtime: $738
Other pay: $3,994
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,296

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $64,106
Record ID: 3,061
Year-to-Date Total: $72,621

Chad Burke holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police. In 2021, their total compensation was $72,296.

Michael Simpson

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$72,254

Base pay: $60,023
Overtime: $7,747
Other pay: $4,484
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,254

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $58,843
Record ID: 7,489
Year-to-Date Total: $72,969

Michael Simpson works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police. Michael earned $72,254 in 2021.

Justin Cunningham

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$72,160

Base pay: $59,162
Overtime: $6,571
Other pay: $6,428
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,160

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $57,803
Record ID: 6,805
Year-to-Date Total: $72,680

Justin Cunningham works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police. Justin earned $72,160 in 2021.

Kelly Greer

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$72,023

Base pay: $65,003
Overtime: $2,866
Other pay: $4,154
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,023

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $60,840
Record ID: 4,226
Year-to-Date Total: $72,023

Kelly Greer works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police. Kelly earned $72,023 in 2021.

Brett Mathis

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$72,012

Base pay: $61,136
Overtime: $6,475
Other pay: $4,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,012

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $58,864
Record ID: 6,644
Year-to-Date Total: $72,662

Brett Mathis holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police. In 2021, their total compensation was $72,012.

Justin Bickett

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$71,994

Base pay: $59,406
Overtime: $5,762
Other pay: $6,827
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,994

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $73,902
Record ID: 3,640
Year-to-Date Total: $71,994

Justin Bickett works as a Police Sergeant for Louisville Metro Police. Justin earned $71,994 in 2021.

Jessica Plappert-Castonguay

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$71,970

Base pay: $66,961
Overtime: $978
Other pay: $4,031
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,970

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $64,147
Record ID: 3,021
Year-to-Date Total: $71,970

At Louisville Metro Police, Jessica Plappert-Castonguay serves as a Police Officer. Their 2021 pay totaled $71,970.

Daniel Kaiser

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$71,947

Base pay: $47,450
Overtime: $17,782
Other pay: $6,715
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,947

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $51,022
Record ID: 7,865
Year-to-Date Total: $73,572

Daniel Kaiser holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police. In 2021, their total compensation was $71,947.

Daniel Weedman

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$71,920

Base pay: $64,134
Overtime: $3,577
Other pay: $4,209
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,920

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $60,840
Record ID: 4,310
Year-to-Date Total: $73,610

Daniel Weedman works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police. Daniel earned $71,920 in 2021.

Sean Szpila

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$71,853

Base pay: $67,860
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,994
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,853

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $65,187
Record ID: 1,796
Year-to-Date Total: $71,918

Sean Szpila works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police. Sean earned $71,853 in 2021.

Trevor Troutman

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$71,848

Base pay: $62,079
Overtime: $3,501
Other pay: $6,268
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,848

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $58,843
Record ID: 7,100
Year-to-Date Total: $72,498

At Louisville Metro Police, Trevor Troutman serves as a Police Officer. Their 2021 pay totaled $71,848.

Jeffrey Rodgers

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$71,843

Base pay: $63,743
Overtime: $3,878
Other pay: $4,222
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,843

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $59,862
Record ID: 4,104
Year-to-Date Total: $72,038

At Louisville Metro Police, Jeffrey Rodgers serves as a Police Officer. Their 2021 pay totaled $71,843.

Ricky Miller

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$71,793

Base pay: $62,107
Overtime: $3,451
Other pay: $6,234
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,793

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $58,843
Record ID: 7,091
Year-to-Date Total: $73,353

Ricky Miller holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police. In 2021, their total compensation was $71,793.

Cecil Brown

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$71,770

Base pay: $62,104
Overtime: $4,015
Other pay: $5,651
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,770

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $58,843
Record ID: 6,999
Year-to-Date Total: $72,940

At Louisville Metro Police, Cecil Brown serves as a Police Officer. Their 2021 pay totaled $71,770.

Matthew Marcum

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$71,768

Base pay: $64,568
Overtime: $1,057
Other pay: $6,143
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,768

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $61,880
Record ID: 4,396
Year-to-Date Total: $72,548

Matthew Marcum works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police. Matthew earned $71,768 in 2021.

James Rice

Special Police/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$71,764

Base pay: $71,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,764

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $72,849
Record ID: 1,133
Year-to-Date Total: $71,764

At Louisville Metro Police, James Rice serves as a Special Police. Their 2021 pay totaled $71,764.

John Polin

Executive Administrator/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$71,764

Base pay: $71,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,764

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $65,000
Record ID: 1,131
Year-to-Date Total: $71,764

John Polin holds the role of Executive Administrator at Louisville Metro Police. In 2021, their total compensation was $71,764.

Jeffrey Peek

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$71,734

Base pay: $63,416
Overtime: $4,079
Other pay: $4,239
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,734

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $60,902
Record ID: 3,218
Year-to-Date Total: $72,059

Jeffrey Peek is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police. 2021 total compensation came to $71,734.

Jonathon Bryant

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$71,665

Base pay: $64,260
Overtime: $3,223
Other pay: $4,182
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,665

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $61,922
Record ID: 109
Year-to-Date Total: $71,665

Jonathon Bryant holds the role of Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police. In 2021, their total compensation was $71,665.

Kenneth Brown

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$71,659

Base pay: $65,015
Overtime: $2,518
Other pay: $4,125
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,659

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $61,880
Record ID: 4,231
Year-to-Date Total: $71,854

Kenneth Brown works as a Police Officer for Louisville Metro Police. Kenneth earned $71,659 in 2021.

Thomas Stettenbenz

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$71,641

Base pay: $63,245
Overtime: $2,211
Other pay: $6,185
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,641

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $59,862
Record ID: 453
Year-to-Date Total: $71,641

At Louisville Metro Police, Thomas Stettenbenz serves as a Police Officer. Their 2021 pay totaled $71,641.