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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Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Laura Willoughby works as a Keeper II Zu for Louisville Zoo. Laura earned $27,909 in 2026.
Keeper I Z/U/Louisville Zoo
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Christopher Ramser works as a Keeper I Z/U for Louisville Zoo. Christopher earned $27,403 in 2021.
Custodian I - Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Catherine Dawn is a Custodian I - Zu at Louisville Zoo. 2022 total compensation came to $27,400.
Keeper III Zu/Louisville Zoo
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William Bird is a Keeper III Zu at Louisville Zoo. 2025 total compensation came to $27,261.
Keeper I Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Collin Young is a Keeper I Zu at Louisville Zoo. 2024 total compensation came to $27,120.
Zoo Team Leader - Seasonal/Louisville Zoo
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Aaron Kreilein works as a Zoo Team Leader - Seasonal for Louisville Zoo. Aaron earned $27,038 in 2025.
Zoo Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Dawn Bartley works as a Zoo Keeper II Zu for Louisville Zoo. Dawn earned $26,865 in 2022.
Zoo Crew Leader-Seasonal/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Aaron Kreilein serves as a Zoo Crew Leader-Seasonal. Their 2024 pay totaled $26,799.
Zoo Crew Leader-Seasonal/Louisville Zoo
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Jaxon Cagle holds the role of Zoo Crew Leader-Seasonal at Louisville Zoo. In 2023, their total compensation was $26,711.
Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Alexis Dufilho Williamson serves as a Keeper II Zu. Their 2026 pay totaled $26,708.
Zoo Team Leader - Seasonal/Louisville Zoo
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Esther Massingill works as a Zoo Team Leader - Seasonal for Louisville Zoo. Esther earned $26,702 in 2025.