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.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 14
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Ava Hedrick serves as a Zoo Service Clerk. Their 2023 pay totaled $8,827.
Zoo Team Leader - Seasonal/Louisville Zoo
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Olivia Trusty holds the role of Zoo Team Leader - Seasonal at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $8,803.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Ashton Soard holds the role of Zoo Service Worker at Louisville Zoo. In 2024, their total compensation was $8,771.
Keeper III Zu/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Andrew Koch serves as a Keeper III Zu. Their 2022 pay totaled $8,770.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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Therese Hollenkamp Bentley is a Rides and Attractions Operator at Louisville Zoo. 2022 total compensation came to $8,724.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Kimya Morrow-Simon is a Zoo Service Worker at Louisville Zoo. 2021 total compensation came to $8,706.
Zoo Team Leader - Seasonal/Louisville Zoo
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Christina Skipworth works as a Zoo Team Leader - Seasonal for Louisville Zoo. Christina earned $8,692 in 2026.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Skyler Pollock serves as a Zoo Service Worker. Their 2026 pay totaled $8,658.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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Beau Trednick holds the role of Rides and Attractions Operator at Louisville Zoo. In 2021, their total compensation was $8,602.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Makhi Nieves holds the role of Zoo Service Worker at Louisville Zoo. In 2022, their total compensation was $8,597.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Jacob Brady holds the role of Zoo Service Clerk at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $8,597.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Steven O'Neal serves as a Zoo Service Worker. Their 2022 pay totaled $8,594.
Zoo Team Leader - Seasonal/Louisville Zoo
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Alicia Al-Uqdah holds the role of Zoo Team Leader - Seasonal at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $8,575.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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Kaden Pumphrey works as a Rides and Attractions Operator for Louisville Zoo. Kaden earned $8,570 in 2026.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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Ella Lewis is a Rides and Attractions Operator at Louisville Zoo. 2026 total compensation came to $8,557.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Tommy Fritts works as a Zoo Service Worker for Louisville Zoo. Tommy earned $8,500 in 2022.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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Emily Tulacz holds the role of Rides and Attractions Operator at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $8,483.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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Alena Mcmillan holds the role of Rides and Attractions Operator at Louisville Zoo. In 2025, their total compensation was $8,444.
Education Instructor/Louisville Zoo
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Lily Hotkewicz holds the role of Education Instructor at Louisville Zoo. In 2025, their total compensation was $8,426.
Zoo Service Assistant/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Collin Stansbury serves as a Zoo Service Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $8,420.
Maintenance Mechanical Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Joshua Chester is a Maintenance Mechanical Zu at Louisville Zoo. 2022 total compensation came to $8,419.
Zoo Service Assistant/Louisville Zoo
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Olivia Trusty holds the role of Zoo Service Assistant at Louisville Zoo. In 2021, their total compensation was $8,350.
Zoo Service Assistant/Louisville Zoo
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Haleigh Reynolds works as a Zoo Service Assistant for Louisville Zoo. Haleigh earned $8,303 in 2026.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Demetrius Dailey serves as a Zoo Service Worker. Their 2026 pay totaled $8,299.
Zoo Service Assistant/Louisville Zoo
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Amy Heflin works as a Zoo Service Assistant for Louisville Zoo. Amy earned $8,291 in 2025.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Lynn Farrow works as a Zoo Service Clerk for Louisville Zoo. Lynn earned $8,269 in 2026.
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.