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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Janae Rangel is a Education Instructor at Louisville Zoo. 2024 total compensation came to $0.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Renne Reeves is a Zoo Service Clerk at Louisville Zoo. 2025 total compensation came to $0.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Anna Dittman serves as a Zoo Service Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $0.
Events Coordinator/Louisville Zoo
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Taylor Torsky works as a Events Coordinator for Louisville Zoo. Taylor earned $0 in 2023.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Sarah Daunhauer holds the role of Zoo Service Worker at Louisville Zoo. In 2024, their total compensation was $0.
Custodian I - Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Hayden Kaestner is a Custodian I - Zu at Louisville Zoo. 2024 total compensation came to $0.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Jazmyn Bunzy holds the role of Zoo Service Clerk at Louisville Zoo. In 2024, their total compensation was $0.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Andrew Olson serves as a Rides and Attractions Operator. Their 2023 pay totaled $0.
Zoo Lss Technician/Louisville Zoo
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Jodi Bennett is a Zoo Lss Technician at Louisville Zoo. 2024 total compensation came to $0.
Events Specialist/Louisville Zoo
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Sarah Barnett works as a Events Specialist for Louisville Zoo. Sarah earned $0 in 2022.
Custodian I - Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Zoey Brinker works as a Custodian I - Zu for Louisville Zoo. Zoey earned $0 in 2024.
Receptionist Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Paulette Cheatham works as a Receptionist Zu for Louisville Zoo. Paulette earned $0 in 2025.
Education Instructor/Louisville Zoo
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Kayla Mullin is a Education Instructor at Louisville Zoo. 2026 total compensation came to $0.
Education Instructor/Louisville Zoo
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Akili Wisdom works as a Education Instructor for Louisville Zoo. Akili earned $0 in 2024.
Elephant Area Supvsr/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Steve Burton serves as a Elephant Area Supvsr. Their 2023 pay totaled $0.
Director/Louisville Zoo
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John Walczak works as a Director for Louisville Zoo. John earned $0 in 2022.
Education Instructor/Louisville Zoo
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Jack Speelman holds the role of Education Instructor at Louisville Zoo. In 2023, their total compensation was $0.
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Kristen Morris appears in Louisville Zoo payroll as a Zoo Service Clerk, with $0 reported in 2023 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.
Education Instructor/Louisville Zoo
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Tatum Gatton holds the role of Education Instructor at Louisville Zoo. In 2024, their total compensation was $0.
Education Instructor/Louisville Zoo
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Sabrina Richardson is a Education Instructor at Louisville Zoo. 2025 total compensation came to $0.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Houston Smolinski works as a Zoo Service Clerk for Louisville Zoo. Houston earned $0 in 2026.
Education Instructor/Louisville Zoo
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Michelle Thornberry holds the role of Education Instructor at Louisville Zoo. In 2024, their total compensation was $0.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Grantham Gilligan is a Zoo Service Worker at Louisville Zoo. 2024 total compensation came to $0.
Custodian I - Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Cirronna Hughes holds the role of Custodian I - Zu at Louisville Zoo. In 2024, their total compensation was $0.
Guest Services Supervisor/Louisville Zoo
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Matthew Brown is a Guest Services Supervisor at Louisville Zoo. 2024 total compensation came to $0.
Keeper I Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Elaina Mueller holds the role of Keeper I Zu at Louisville Zoo. In 2022, their total compensation was $0.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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Derek Morris holds the role of Rides and Attractions Operator at Louisville Zoo. In 2023, their total compensation was $0.
Zoo Service Assistant/Louisville Zoo
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Elisa Spencer works as a Zoo Service Assistant for Louisville Zoo. Elisa earned $0 in 2024.
Zoo Service Assistant/Louisville Zoo
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Reginald Mcneil holds the role of Zoo Service Assistant at Louisville Zoo. In 2024, their total compensation was $0.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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Lani Trotter holds the role of Rides and Attractions Operator at Louisville Zoo. In 2025, their total compensation was $0.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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Lane Bennington holds the role of Rides and Attractions Operator at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $0.