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

Erika Shields

Police Chief/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$217,173

Base pay: $200,156
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $17,017
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $217,173

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $216,302
Record ID: 8,257
Year-to-Date Total: $219,937

At Louisville Metro Police, Erika Shields serves as a Police Chief. Their 2021 pay totaled $217,173.

Russell Miller

Police Lieutenant/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$194,574

Base pay: $111,983
Overtime: $69,795
Other pay: $12,797
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $194,574

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $110,032
Record ID: 846
Year-to-Date Total: $194,574

At Louisville Metro Police, Russell Miller serves as a Police Lieutenant. Their 2021 pay totaled $194,574.

Zachary Cottongim

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$194,491

Base pay: $151,877
Overtime: $34,370
Other pay: $8,244
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $194,491

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $59,862
Record ID: 4,572
Year-to-Date Total: $205,713

Zachary Cottongim is a Police Officer at Louisville Metro Police. 2021 total compensation came to $194,491.

Amy Chambers

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$183,465

Base pay: $87,112
Overtime: $85,407
Other pay: $10,946
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $183,465

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $83,325
Record ID: 192
Year-to-Date Total: $183,465

Amy Chambers is a Police Sergeant at Louisville Metro Police. 2021 total compensation came to $183,465.

Matthew Keller

Police Lieutenant/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$174,692

Base pay: $98,378
Overtime: $65,510
Other pay: $10,803
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $174,692

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $110,032
Record ID: 1,544
Year-to-Date Total: $175,472

Matthew Keller holds the role of Police Lieutenant at Louisville Metro Police. In 2021, their total compensation was $174,692.

Ronald Fey

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$164,864

Base pay: $80,488
Overtime: $74,058
Other pay: $10,318
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,864

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $76,419
Record ID: 1,101
Year-to-Date Total: $165,709

Ronald Fey is a Police Sergeant at Louisville Metro Police. 2021 total compensation came to $164,864.

Donald Burbrink

Police Lieutenant/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$163,566

Base pay: $111,022
Overtime: $40,836
Other pay: $11,709
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,566

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $110,032
Record ID: 840
Year-to-Date Total: $163,566

Donald Burbrink holds the role of Police Lieutenant at Louisville Metro Police. In 2021, their total compensation was $163,566.

Larry Massey

Police Lieutenant/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$162,198

Base pay: $114,004
Overtime: $36,678
Other pay: $11,516
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,198

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $110,032
Record ID: 324
Year-to-Date Total: $162,198

Larry Massey works as a Police Lieutenant for Louisville Metro Police. Larry earned $162,198 in 2021.

Jeff Hodge

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$156,656

Base pay: $81,547
Overtime: $65,197
Other pay: $9,911
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $156,656

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $67,579
Record ID: 1,040
Year-to-Date Total: $157,436

At Louisville Metro Police, Jeff Hodge serves as a Police Officer. Their 2021 pay totaled $156,656.

Jill Hume

Police Lieutenant/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$155,466

Base pay: $109,809
Overtime: $34,265
Other pay: $11,393
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $155,466

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $108,035
Record ID: 995
Year-to-Date Total: $155,466

Jill Hume holds the role of Police Lieutenant at Louisville Metro Police. In 2021, their total compensation was $155,466.

Joseff Keeling

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$154,439

Base pay: $76,595
Overtime: $67,670
Other pay: $10,174
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,439

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $72,592
Record ID: 1,748
Year-to-Date Total: $154,504

At Louisville Metro Police, Joseff Keeling serves as a Police Sergeant. Their 2021 pay totaled $154,439.

Matthew Ditch

Police Lieutenant/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$154,287

Base pay: $105,020
Overtime: $37,707
Other pay: $11,560
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,287

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $104,270
Record ID: 1,605
Year-to-Date Total: $154,287

Matthew Ditch is a Police Lieutenant at Louisville Metro Police. 2021 total compensation came to $154,287.

Mindy Vance

Police Lieutenant/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$153,731

Base pay: $105,940
Overtime: $36,330
Other pay: $11,460
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,731

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $104,270
Record ID: 1,774
Year-to-Date Total: $153,731

At Louisville Metro Police, Mindy Vance serves as a Police Lieutenant. Their 2021 pay totaled $153,731.

Shawn Hoover

Police Lieutenant/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$153,730

Base pay: $109,115
Overtime: $32,469
Other pay: $12,145
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,730

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $108,035
Record ID: 1,307
Year-to-Date Total: $153,730

Shawn Hoover is a Police Lieutenant at Louisville Metro Police. 2021 total compensation came to $153,730.

Philip Russell

Police Lieutenant/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$150,563

Base pay: $109,612
Overtime: $29,685
Other pay: $11,266
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,563

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $108,035
Record ID: 1,163
Year-to-Date Total: $150,563

Philip Russell holds the role of Police Lieutenant at Louisville Metro Police. In 2021, their total compensation was $150,563.

Jeremy Ruoff

Police Lieutenant/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$149,365

Base pay: $106,580
Overtime: $31,511
Other pay: $11,273
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,365

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $104,270
Record ID: 1,985
Year-to-Date Total: $149,365

Jeremy Ruoff works as a Police Lieutenant for Louisville Metro Police. Jeremy earned $149,365 in 2021.

Matthew Mcdaniel

Police Lieutenant/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$148,883

Base pay: $107,894
Overtime: $29,883
Other pay: $11,106
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,883

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $102,378
Record ID: 3,343
Year-to-Date Total: $148,948

Matthew Mcdaniel is a Police Lieutenant at Louisville Metro Police. 2021 total compensation came to $148,883.

Jensen Godfrey

Police Lieutenant/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$147,051

Base pay: $107,758
Overtime: $28,083
Other pay: $11,210
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,051

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $106,163
Record ID: 962
Year-to-Date Total: $147,051

Jensen Godfrey holds the role of Police Lieutenant at Louisville Metro Police. In 2021, their total compensation was $147,051.

Bryan Edelen

Police Lieutenant/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$146,760

Base pay: $101,872
Overtime: $33,613
Other pay: $11,275
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,760

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $100,568
Record ID: 3,921
Year-to-Date Total: $146,760

At Louisville Metro Police, Bryan Edelen serves as a Police Lieutenant. Their 2021 pay totaled $146,760.

Donald Boeckman

Police Lieutenant/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$146,102

Base pay: $107,301
Overtime: $27,670
Other pay: $11,131
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,102

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $104,270
Record ID: 2,856
Year-to-Date Total: $146,102

Donald Boeckman is a Police Lieutenant at Louisville Metro Police. 2021 total compensation came to $146,102.

Isaac Mantle

Police Lieutenant/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$145,972

Base pay: $106,641
Overtime: $28,128
Other pay: $11,202
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,972

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $106,163
Record ID: 1,837
Year-to-Date Total: $145,972

At Louisville Metro Police, Isaac Mantle serves as a Police Lieutenant. Their 2021 pay totaled $145,972.

Arnold Rivera

Police Lieutenant/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$145,354

Base pay: $109,700
Overtime: $24,590
Other pay: $11,064
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,354

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $108,035
Record ID: 1,154
Year-to-Date Total: $145,354

Arnold Rivera works as a Police Lieutenant for Louisville Metro Police. Arnold earned $145,354 in 2021.

Andrew Williams

Police Lieutenant/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$144,927

Base pay: $107,644
Overtime: $26,175
Other pay: $11,108
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,927

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $106,163
Record ID: 1,842
Year-to-Date Total: $144,927

Andrew Williams works as a Police Lieutenant for Louisville Metro Police. Andrew earned $144,927 in 2021.

Leslie Skaggs

Police Lieutenant/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$144,247

Base pay: $109,290
Overtime: $23,164
Other pay: $11,793
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,247

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $108,035
Record ID: 1,165
Year-to-Date Total: $144,247

At Louisville Metro Police, Leslie Skaggs serves as a Police Lieutenant. Their 2021 pay totaled $144,247.

Brian Kuriger

Police Major/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$142,284

Base pay: $113,527
Overtime: $17,208
Other pay: $11,550
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,284

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $113,963
Record ID: 694
Year-to-Date Total: $142,284

Brian Kuriger works as a Police Major for Louisville Metro Police. Brian earned $142,284 in 2021.

Jeffrey Lauder

Police Lieutenant/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$140,776

Base pay: $104,437
Overtime: $25,330
Other pay: $11,009
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,776

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $102,378
Record ID: 241
Year-to-Date Total: $140,776

Jeffrey Lauder is a Police Lieutenant at Louisville Metro Police. 2021 total compensation came to $140,776.

Elizabeth Ruoff

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$138,290

Base pay: $77,351
Overtime: $52,054
Other pay: $8,885
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,290

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $64,147
Record ID: 1,971
Year-to-Date Total: $138,290

At Louisville Metro Police, Elizabeth Ruoff serves as a Police Officer. Their 2021 pay totaled $138,290.

Dennis Isbell

Police Lieutenant/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$138,118

Base pay: $105,974
Overtime: $21,259
Other pay: $10,886
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,118

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $104,270
Record ID: 1,972
Year-to-Date Total: $138,118

Dennis Isbell works as a Police Lieutenant for Louisville Metro Police. Dennis earned $138,118 in 2021.

Joshua Judah

Assistant Police Chief - Lieutenant Colonel/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$138,113

Base pay: $126,552
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $11,561
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,113

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $128,466
Record ID: 714
Year-to-Date Total: $138,113

At Louisville Metro Police, Joshua Judah serves as a Assistant Police Chief - Lieutenant Colonel. Their 2021 pay totaled $138,113.

Andrew Mcclinton

Assistant Police Chief - Lieutenant Colonel/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$138,113

Base pay: $126,552
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $11,561
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,113

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $128,466
Record ID: 715
Year-to-Date Total: $138,113

Andrew Mcclinton works as a Assistant Police Chief - Lieutenant Colonel for Louisville Metro Police. Andrew earned $138,113 in 2021.

Edward Wagner

Police Lieutenant/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$137,894

Base pay: $110,080
Overtime: $16,970
Other pay: $10,844
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,894

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $110,032
Record ID: 730
Year-to-Date Total: $137,894

At Louisville Metro Police, Edward Wagner serves as a Police Lieutenant. Their 2021 pay totaled $137,894.

Steven Thompson

Police Lieutenant/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$137,279

Base pay: $121,692
Overtime: $4,896
Other pay: $10,691
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,279

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $119,600
Record ID: 69
Year-to-Date Total: $137,279

Steven Thompson is a Police Lieutenant at Louisville Metro Police. 2021 total compensation came to $137,279.

Matthew Meagher

Police Major/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$135,661

Base pay: $117,399
Overtime: $6,999
Other pay: $11,264
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,661

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $113,963
Record ID: 614
Year-to-Date Total: $135,661

Matthew Meagher works as a Police Major for Louisville Metro Police. Matthew earned $135,661 in 2021.

Edwin Crowell

Police Major/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$135,595

Base pay: $116,139
Overtime: $8,146
Other pay: $11,309
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,595

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $113,963
Record ID: 711
Year-to-Date Total: $135,595

At Louisville Metro Police, Edwin Crowell serves as a Police Major. Their 2021 pay totaled $135,595.

Paul Humphrey

Assistant Police Chief - Lieutenant Colonel/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$135,581

Base pay: $124,021
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $11,561
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,581

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $128,466
Record ID: 1,978
Year-to-Date Total: $135,581

At Louisville Metro Police, Paul Humphrey serves as a Assistant Police Chief - Lieutenant Colonel. Their 2021 pay totaled $135,581.

Robert King

Police Lieutenant/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$134,825

Base pay: $106,764
Overtime: $17,361
Other pay: $10,699
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,825

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $104,270
Record ID: 2,276
Year-to-Date Total: $135,995

Robert King is a Police Lieutenant at Louisville Metro Police. 2021 total compensation came to $134,825.

Elizabeth Lankford

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$134,545

Base pay: $80,232
Overtime: $45,410
Other pay: $8,903
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,545

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $76,419
Record ID: 2,271
Year-to-Date Total: $134,545

Elizabeth Lankford works as a Police Sergeant for Louisville Metro Police. Elizabeth earned $134,545 in 2021.

Carmine Zoeller

Police Sergeant/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$134,518

Base pay: $83,594
Overtime: $42,112
Other pay: $8,813
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,518

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $80,371
Record ID: 1,910
Year-to-Date Total: $134,518

Carmine Zoeller works as a Police Sergeant for Louisville Metro Police. Carmine earned $134,518 in 2021.

Neil Tenbarge

Police Lieutenant/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$134,210

Base pay: $118,776
Overtime: $4,837
Other pay: $10,596
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,210

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $116,272
Record ID: 1,333
Year-to-Date Total: $134,210

Neil Tenbarge is a Police Lieutenant at Louisville Metro Police. 2021 total compensation came to $134,210.

Dean Kisling

Police Officer/Louisville Metro Police

2021 total comp

$134,036

Base pay: $76,063
Overtime: $48,928
Other pay: $9,044
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,036

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $68,848
Record ID: 1,451
Year-to-Date Total: $134,101

At Louisville Metro Police, Dean Kisling serves as a Police Officer. Their 2021 pay totaled $134,036.