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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Chelsea Lintelman works as a Zoo Team Leader - Seasonal for Louisville Zoo. Chelsea earned $1,896 in 2023.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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Julia Bunzy holds the role of Rides and Attractions Operator at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $1,865.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Audrey Hagan serves as a Zoo Service Clerk. Their 2026 pay totaled $1,863.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Lily Hotkewicz holds the role of Zoo Service Clerk at Louisville Zoo. In 2021, their total compensation was $1,833.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Trinity Blackmon serves as a Zoo Service Clerk. Their 2021 pay totaled $1,789.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Shaniyah Clarke serves as a Zoo Service Clerk. Their 2021 pay totaled $1,784.
Zoo Team Leader - Seasonal/Louisville Zoo
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Tor Chaleunphonph holds the role of Zoo Team Leader - Seasonal at Louisville Zoo. In 2024, their total compensation was $1,753.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Kayleigh Schutz works as a Zoo Service Worker for Louisville Zoo. Kayleigh earned $1,735 in 2021.
Zoo Service Assistant/Louisville Zoo
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Aidan Conrady is a Zoo Service Assistant at Louisville Zoo. 2022 total compensation came to $1,727.
Zoo Aide/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Mitchell Mohney serves as a Zoo Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,725.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Vania Grayson-Vargus serves as a Rides and Attractions Operator. Their 2026 pay totaled $1,718.
Splash Park Attendant - Temporary W/Louisville Zoo
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Jonathan Rodriguez is a Splash Park Attendant - Temporary W at Louisville Zoo. 2021 total compensation came to $1,679.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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Jaden Marshall holds the role of Rides and Attractions Operator at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $1,677.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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Sebastian Brightwell holds the role of Rides and Attractions Operator at Louisville Zoo. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,632.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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Kiera Herp works as a Rides and Attractions Operator for Louisville Zoo. Kiera earned $1,625 in 2026.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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Evan Franklin holds the role of Rides and Attractions Operator at Louisville Zoo. In 2022, their total compensation was $1,601.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Claire Moore serves as a Zoo Service Clerk. Their 2026 pay totaled $1,597.
Zoo Aide/Louisville Zoo
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Finley Barber is a Zoo Aide at Louisville Zoo. 2023 total compensation came to $1,557.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Kayla Greene holds the role of Zoo Service Clerk at Louisville Zoo. In 2022, their total compensation was $1,541.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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Kaitlyn Habberfield holds the role of Rides and Attractions Operator at Louisville Zoo. In 2021, their total compensation was $1,536.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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Garrett Lee works as a Rides and Attractions Operator for Louisville Zoo. Garrett earned $1,497 in 2021.
Education Instructor/Louisville Zoo
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Abigail Knoop is a Education Instructor at Louisville Zoo. 2026 total compensation came to $1,486.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Sean Reid serves as a Zoo Service Worker. Their 2022 pay totaled $1,483.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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Autumn Brooks works as a Rides and Attractions Operator for Louisville Zoo. Autumn earned $1,477 in 2022.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Dominic Wise works as a Zoo Service Worker for Louisville Zoo. Dominic earned $1,456 in 2023.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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Thomas Langevin works as a Rides and Attractions Operator for Louisville Zoo. Thomas earned $1,433 in 2022.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Benjamin Wheeler works as a Zoo Service Clerk for Louisville Zoo. Benjamin earned $1,413 in 2026.
Education Instructor/Louisville Zoo
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Rachel Henry holds the role of Education Instructor at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $1,411.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Madison Jones serves as a Zoo Service Clerk. Their 2022 pay totaled $1,391.
Keeper I Zu/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Bailey Gensheimer serves as a Keeper I Zu. Their 2024 pay totaled $1,370.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Jacqueline Randolph serves as a Zoo Service Clerk. Their 2023 pay totaled $1,341.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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Philip Dieckhoff Iii works as a Rides and Attractions Operator for Louisville Zoo. Philip earned $1,267 in 2026.
Splash Park Attendant - Temporary W/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Elisabeth Kraus serves as a Splash Park Attendant - Temporary W. Their 2021 pay totaled $1,258.
Zoo Service Assistant/Louisville Zoo
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Virginia Crossett works as a Zoo Service Assistant for Louisville Zoo. Virginia earned $1,188 in 2022.
Zoo Aide/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Kyle Jones serves as a Zoo Aide. Their 2022 pay totaled $1,166.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Eric Holden is a Zoo Service Worker at Louisville Zoo. 2026 total compensation came to $1,077.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Isabella Moore is a Zoo Service Worker at Louisville Zoo. 2023 total compensation came to $1,044.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Melody Friesen holds the role of Zoo Service Worker at Louisville Zoo. In 2022, their total compensation was $1,030.
Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Brent Webb serves as a Keeper II Zu. Their 2024 pay totaled $1,017.
Educator I Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Rachael Burch works as a Educator I Zu for Louisville Zoo. Rachael earned $989 in 2022.