Louisville Metro, Kentucky / Louisville Zoo
Agency file
The Louisville Zoo is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.
In 2026, this agency had 269 employees with median total compensation of $9,647; the highest distinct record was $101,040.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 269 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($9,647) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
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.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $31,012 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $2,130. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
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.
Trend
How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 6 published years.
| Year | Total payroll | Employees | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $6.8M — | 281 — | $13,374 — |
| 2022 | $7.8M ▲ 15.2% | 291 ▲ 3.6% | $16,780 ▲ 25.5% |
| 2023 | $7.9M ▲ 1.0% | 278 ▼ 4.5% | $19,258 ▲ 14.8% |
| 2024 | $8.4M ▲ 6.2% | 293 ▲ 5.4% | $19,733 ▲ 2.5% |
| 2025 | $9.3M ▲ 11.4% | 286 ▼ 2.4% | $21,223 ▲ 7.5% |
| 2026 | $4.2M ▼ 55.4% | 269 ▼ 5.9% | $9,647 ▼ 54.5% |
Record list
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Zoo Team Leader - Seasonal/Louisville Zoo
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Hayden Kaestner is a Zoo Team Leader - Seasonal at Louisville Zoo. 2021 total compensation came to $13,214.
Zoo Aide/Louisville Zoo
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Dejuan Singer is a Zoo Aide at Louisville Zoo. 2024 total compensation came to $13,112.
Zoo Team Leader - Seasonal/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Caleb Glass serves as a Zoo Team Leader - Seasonal. Their 2022 pay totaled $13,101.
Zoo Team Leader - Seasonal/Louisville Zoo
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Mallory Kreilein holds the role of Zoo Team Leader - Seasonal at Louisville Zoo. In 2021, their total compensation was $12,926.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Lester Herndon works as a Zoo Service Clerk for Louisville Zoo. Lester earned $12,901 in 2024.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Abigail Evans works as a Zoo Service Worker for Louisville Zoo. Abigail earned $12,899 in 2023.
Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Pamela Hall serves as a Keeper II Zu. Their 2026 pay totaled $12,860.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Allison Tinsley serves as a Zoo Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $12,746.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Kelly Robinson holds the role of Zoo Service Clerk at Louisville Zoo. In 2024, their total compensation was $12,646.
Zoo Aide/Louisville Zoo
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Craig Turpin is a Zoo Aide at Louisville Zoo. 2021 total compensation came to $12,527.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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Steven O'Neal works as a Rides and Attractions Operator for Louisville Zoo. Steven earned $12,506 in 2025.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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De' Felton holds the role of Zoo Service Worker at Louisville Zoo. In 2023, their total compensation was $12,442.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Alena Mcmillan serves as a Zoo Service Worker. Their 2023 pay totaled $12,411.
Education Instructor/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Ryan Yochum serves as a Education Instructor. Their 2022 pay totaled $12,399.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Dylan Kinslow serves as a Zoo Service Worker. Their 2023 pay totaled $12,366.
Zoo Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Lora Case works as a Zoo Keeper II Zu for Louisville Zoo. Lora earned $12,347 in 2022.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Cynthia Nystrom works as a Zoo Service Clerk for Louisville Zoo. Cynthia earned $12,300 in 2024.
Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Melissa Speck works as a Keeper II Zu for Louisville Zoo. Melissa earned $12,243 in 2026.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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Emily Haas works as a Rides and Attractions Operator for Louisville Zoo. Emily earned $12,213 in 2025.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Taylor Robinette serves as a Zoo Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $12,206.
Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Taylor Robertson holds the role of Keeper II Zu at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $12,060.
Zoo Team Leader - Seasonal/Louisville Zoo
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Lee Von Nostitz is a Zoo Team Leader - Seasonal at Louisville Zoo. 2021 total compensation came to $11,924.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Laura Salerno is a Zoo Service Worker at Louisville Zoo. 2021 total compensation came to $11,859.
Splash Park Attendant - Temporary W/Louisville Zoo
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Keeley Holden is a Splash Park Attendant - Temporary W at Louisville Zoo. 2025 total compensation came to $11,840.
Cashier Coordinator Zu/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Mary Howell serves as a Cashier Coordinator Zu. Their 2023 pay totaled $11,838.
Auto Maintenance Mechanical Zu/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Evan Mason serves as a Auto Maintenance Mechanical Zu. Their 2022 pay totaled $11,819.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Justyce Brown works as a Zoo Service Worker for Louisville Zoo. Justyce earned $11,612 in 2024.
Zoo Team Leader - Seasonal/Louisville Zoo
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Zackary Elzey works as a Zoo Team Leader - Seasonal for Louisville Zoo. Zackary earned $11,567 in 2026.
Keeper I Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Alexis Villarreal holds the role of Keeper I Zu at Louisville Zoo. In 2024, their total compensation was $11,452.
Educator I Z/U/Louisville Zoo
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Frederick Hougland is a Educator I Z/U at Louisville Zoo. 2021 total compensation came to $11,451.