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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Information Systems Technician Z/U/Louisville Zoo
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Brian Hiserote works as a Information Systems Technician Z/U for Louisville Zoo. Brian earned $36,158 in 2021.
Guest Services Manager/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, John Bechtler serves as a Guest Services Manager. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,144.
Horticulture Supervisor/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, William Nay serves as a Horticulture Supervisor. Their 2026 pay totaled $35,823.
Maintenance Worker II Z/U/Louisville Zoo
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Kevin Vaughn works as a Maintenance Worker II Z/U for Louisville Zoo. Kevin earned $35,352 in 2021.
Keeper III Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Jody Watkins is a Keeper III Zu at Louisville Zoo. 2025 total compensation came to $35,188.
Administrative Assistant Z/U/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, April Goldsmith-Insley serves as a Administrative Assistant Z/U. Their 2021 pay totaled $35,127.
Keeper III Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Angela Johnson works as a Keeper III Zu for Louisville Zoo. Angela earned $34,802 in 2025.
Personnel Supervisor/Louisville Zoo
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Michele Golden holds the role of Personnel Supervisor at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,732.
Taxonomic Curator/Louisville Zoo
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Jessica Cunningham works as a Taxonomic Curator for Louisville Zoo. Jessica earned $34,589 in 2026.