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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Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Ian Sexton serves as a Rides and Attractions Operator. Their 2021 pay totaled $10,850.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Nicolette Robison works as a Zoo Service Worker for Louisville Zoo. Nicolette earned $10,850 in 2023.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Sebastian Brightwell is a Zoo Service Worker at Louisville Zoo. 2022 total compensation came to $10,840.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Jaden Marshall works as a Zoo Service Worker for Louisville Zoo. Jaden earned $10,819 in 2024.
Zoo Service Assistant/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Jacob Brady serves as a Zoo Service Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $10,766.
Zoo Aide/Louisville Zoo
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Jacob Feign is a Zoo Aide at Louisville Zoo. 2021 total compensation came to $10,609.
Zoo Service Assistant/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Jenna Previtera serves as a Zoo Service Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $10,511.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Samantha Satterley is a Zoo Service Clerk at Louisville Zoo. 2021 total compensation came to $10,456.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Umuikher Shariff is a Zoo Service Worker at Louisville Zoo. 2025 total compensation came to $10,344.
Zoo Aide/Louisville Zoo
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Michael Seay holds the role of Zoo Aide at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $10,315.
Education Assistant Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Joshua Foster holds the role of Education Assistant Zu at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $10,305.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Stella Miller serves as a Rides and Attractions Operator. Their 2024 pay totaled $10,256.
Zoo Service Assistant/Louisville Zoo
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Olivia Thompson works as a Zoo Service Assistant for Louisville Zoo. Olivia earned $10,238 in 2025.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Charles Bauer serves as a Zoo Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,062.
Custodian I Z/U/Louisville Zoo
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Stephen Marx works as a Custodian I Z/U for Louisville Zoo. Stephen earned $10,025 in 2021.
Education Instructor/Louisville Zoo
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Harper Henry holds the role of Education Instructor at Louisville Zoo. In 2025, their total compensation was $9,972.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Qunique Stevenson serves as a Zoo Service Worker. Their 2023 pay totaled $9,965.
Receptionist Z/U/Louisville Zoo
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Justin Rawlings holds the role of Receptionist Z/U at Louisville Zoo. In 2021, their total compensation was $9,957.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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Joshua Gibson is a Rides and Attractions Operator at Louisville Zoo. 2022 total compensation came to $9,876.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Derrik Gant is a Zoo Service Worker at Louisville Zoo. 2023 total compensation came to $9,865.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Mary Kerr is a Zoo Service Clerk at Louisville Zoo. 2024 total compensation came to $9,806.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Darlene Keaveney holds the role of Zoo Service Clerk at Louisville Zoo. In 2021, their total compensation was $9,783.
Zoo Crew Leader-Seasonal/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Susan Russo serves as a Zoo Crew Leader-Seasonal. Their 2026 pay totaled $9,749.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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Taylor Robinette is a Rides and Attractions Operator at Louisville Zoo. 2024 total compensation came to $9,674.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Alicia Warren works as a Zoo Service Clerk for Louisville Zoo. Alicia earned $9,647 in 2026.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Joseph Blandford serves as a Zoo Service Worker. Their 2022 pay totaled $9,606.
Zoo Aide/Louisville Zoo
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Frederick Rhoads holds the role of Zoo Aide at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $9,597.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Ryan Githens is a Zoo Service Worker at Louisville Zoo. 2024 total compensation came to $9,551.
Zoo Aide/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Alex Sprowles serves as a Zoo Aide. Their 2026 pay totaled $9,523.
Education Instructor/Louisville Zoo
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Courtland Mead works as a Education Instructor for Louisville Zoo. Courtland earned $9,479 in 2022.
Zoo Crew Leader-Seasonal/Louisville Zoo
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Nicole Ford holds the role of Zoo Crew Leader-Seasonal at Louisville Zoo. In 2024, their total compensation was $9,401.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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Trevor Morris works as a Rides and Attractions Operator for Louisville Zoo. Trevor earned $9,401 in 2025.
Zoo Team Leader - Seasonal/Louisville Zoo
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Mary Gehm is a Zoo Team Leader - Seasonal at Louisville Zoo. 2021 total compensation came to $9,380.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Damarco Turner serves as a Rides and Attractions Operator. Their 2026 pay totaled $9,230.
Custodian I - Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Malik Malone works as a Custodian I - Zu for Louisville Zoo. Malik earned $9,194 in 2024.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Kailey Pike holds the role of Zoo Service Worker at Louisville Zoo. In 2024, their total compensation was $9,158.
Zoo Team Leader - Seasonal/Louisville Zoo
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Joseph Blandford works as a Zoo Team Leader - Seasonal for Louisville Zoo. Joseph earned $9,157 in 2026.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Adam Howell works as a Zoo Service Worker for Louisville Zoo. Adam earned $9,155 in 2022.
Education Instructor/Louisville Zoo
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Faith Hutt holds the role of Education Instructor at Louisville Zoo. In 2024, their total compensation was $9,092.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Georgia Cannon-Bugg serves as a Zoo Service Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $9,091.