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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Education Instructor/Louisville Zoo
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Edie Hammons is a Education Instructor at Louisville Zoo. 2026 total compensation came to $8,157.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Michael Cloakey serves as a Zoo Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $8,154.
Zoo Service Assistant/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Joseph Curtis serves as a Zoo Service Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $8,137.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Nevaeh Dorsey serves as a Zoo Service Clerk. Their 2024 pay totaled $8,120.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Geraldine Wood works as a Zoo Service Clerk for Louisville Zoo. Geraldine earned $8,093 in 2026.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Makenna Benningfield serves as a Rides and Attractions Operator. Their 2023 pay totaled $8,090.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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Fiona O'Dwyer is a Rides and Attractions Operator at Louisville Zoo. 2026 total compensation came to $8,082.
Education Instructor/Louisville Zoo
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Kathryn Royce holds the role of Education Instructor at Louisville Zoo. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,993.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Abram Thompson holds the role of Zoo Service Clerk at Louisville Zoo. In 2021, their total compensation was $7,963.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Amanda Davis holds the role of Zoo Service Worker at Louisville Zoo. In 2023, their total compensation was $7,896.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Emma Brown works as a Zoo Service Worker for Louisville Zoo. Emma earned $7,874 in 2024.
Zoo Aide/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Andrew Moore serves as a Zoo Aide. Their 2026 pay totaled $7,849.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Matthew Cork holds the role of Zoo Service Clerk at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $7,816.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Randall Horton serves as a Zoo Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,782.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Dane Rowe is a Zoo Service Worker at Louisville Zoo. 2026 total compensation came to $7,778.
Zoo Service Assistant/Louisville Zoo
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Ellyssa Polito works as a Zoo Service Assistant for Louisville Zoo. Ellyssa earned $7,773 in 2025.
Education Instructor/Louisville Zoo
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Cherrish Slaymaker is a Education Instructor at Louisville Zoo. 2026 total compensation came to $7,763.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Jaden Gudger holds the role of Zoo Service Worker at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $7,744.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Lavin Wilcheck holds the role of Zoo Service Worker at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $7,704.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Sophia Carpenter works as a Zoo Service Clerk for Louisville Zoo. Sophia earned $7,695 in 2026.
Zoo Service Assistant/Louisville Zoo
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Sarah Daniels works as a Zoo Service Assistant for Louisville Zoo. Sarah earned $7,597 in 2026.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Julie Barlow serves as a Zoo Service Clerk. Their 2021 pay totaled $7,586.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Oakley Gillespie is a Zoo Service Worker at Louisville Zoo. 2026 total compensation came to $7,581.
Zoo Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Cierra Lucas serves as a Zoo Keeper II Zu. Their 2022 pay totaled $7,573.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Reid Mcadams holds the role of Zoo Service Worker at Louisville Zoo. In 2024, their total compensation was $7,538.
Splash Park Attendant - Temporary W/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Alexander Proctor serves as a Splash Park Attendant - Temporary W. Their 2022 pay totaled $7,535.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Silas Noonan is a Zoo Service Worker at Louisville Zoo. 2024 total compensation came to $7,459.
Education Instructor/Louisville Zoo
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Maria Benza is a Education Instructor at Louisville Zoo. 2026 total compensation came to $7,448.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Caleb Glass serves as a Zoo Service Worker. Their 2021 pay totaled $7,418.
Zoo Service Assistant/Louisville Zoo
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Melissa Firestone holds the role of Zoo Service Assistant at Louisville Zoo. In 2021, their total compensation was $7,404.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Michael James is a Zoo Service Worker at Louisville Zoo. 2025 total compensation came to $7,331.
Educator I Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Mckenzie Gollar works as a Educator I Zu for Louisville Zoo. Mckenzie earned $7,264 in 2022.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Christian Greenwell works as a Zoo Service Worker for Louisville Zoo. Christian earned $7,261 in 2025.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Scott Kreilein is a Zoo Service Worker at Louisville Zoo. 2026 total compensation came to $7,211.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Sabrina Paul works as a Zoo Service Clerk for Louisville Zoo. Sabrina earned $7,153 in 2024.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Stephanie Oswald serves as a Zoo Service Worker. Their 2021 pay totaled $7,124.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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Noah Ransdell is a Rides and Attractions Operator at Louisville Zoo. 2022 total compensation came to $7,123.
Splash Park Attendant - Temporary W/Louisville Zoo
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Justin Bibb is a Splash Park Attendant - Temporary W at Louisville Zoo. 2023 total compensation came to $7,062.
Splash Park Attendant - Temporary W/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Lavin Wilcheck serves as a Splash Park Attendant - Temporary W. Their 2024 pay totaled $7,045.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Sydnie Wooten serves as a Zoo Service Worker. Their 2024 pay totaled $7,023.