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 Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Jada Spratt works as a Zoo Service Clerk for Louisville Zoo. Jada earned $2,148 in 2021.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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Ian Weigel works as a Rides and Attractions Operator for Louisville Zoo. Ian earned $2,130 in 2026.
Zoo Aide/Louisville Zoo
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James Mitchell works as a Zoo Aide for Louisville Zoo. James earned $2,093 in 2022.
Zoo Aide/Louisville Zoo
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David Smith is a Zoo Aide at Louisville Zoo. 2026 total compensation came to $2,078.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Joy Carter holds the role of Zoo Service Worker at Louisville Zoo. In 2022, their total compensation was $2,076.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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Tara Wells holds the role of Rides and Attractions Operator at Louisville Zoo. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,065.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Keria Woods works as a Zoo Service Clerk for Louisville Zoo. Keria earned $2,022 in 2021.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Cadence Riggle holds the role of Zoo Service Clerk at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $1,998.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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Brilee Reed is a Rides and Attractions Operator at Louisville Zoo. 2026 total compensation came to $1,973.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Cristeen Grasch serves as a Rides and Attractions Operator. Their 2026 pay totaled $1,959.