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Louisville Metro, Kentucky / Louisville Zoo

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Louisville Zoo

Source file: Louisville Metro — Employee Salaries / ingested Jun 18, 2026

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.

Year
2026
Employees
269
Median total
$9,647
Highest record
$101,040

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$0$45,675+

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.

Average pay composition

  • Base$15,104 (98%)
  • Overtime$324 (2%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$2,130
$4,568
$9,647
$24,611
$31,012

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).

Largest job titles

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

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 23

Tatum Gatton

Education Instructor/Louisville Zoo

2024 total comp
$0
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$0

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate
$42,099
Record ID
32,321

Tatum Gatton holds the role of Education Instructor at Louisville Zoo. In 2024, their total compensation was $0.

Jazmyn Bunzy

Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo

2024 total comp
$0
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$0

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate
$31,512
Record ID
32,364

Jazmyn Bunzy holds the role of Zoo Service Clerk at Louisville Zoo. In 2024, their total compensation was $0.

Renne Reeves

Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo

2025 total comp
$0
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$0

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate
$35,152
Record ID
17,891

Renne Reeves is a Zoo Service Clerk at Louisville Zoo. 2025 total compensation came to $0.

Janae Rangel

Education Instructor/Louisville Zoo

2024 total comp
$0
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$0

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate
$36,837
Record ID
32,391

Janae Rangel is a Education Instructor at Louisville Zoo. 2024 total compensation came to $0.

Alicia Leonard

Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo

2024 total comp
$0
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$0

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate
$34,632
Record ID
32,059

Alicia Leonard works as a Zoo Service Clerk for Louisville Zoo. Alicia earned $0 in 2024.

Cierra Lucas

Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo

2026 total comp
$0
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$0

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate
$45,490
Record ID
24,889

Cierra Lucas holds the role of Keeper II Zu at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $0.

Jack Speelman

Education Instructor/Louisville Zoo

2023 total comp
$0
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$0

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate
$31,213
Record ID
14,138

Jack Speelman holds the role of Education Instructor at Louisville Zoo. In 2023, their total compensation was $0.

Akili Wisdom

Education Instructor/Louisville Zoo

2024 total comp
$0
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$0

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate
$42,099
Record ID
32,318

Akili Wisdom works as a Education Instructor for Louisville Zoo. Akili earned $0 in 2024.

Catherine Schuster

Education Instructor/Louisville Zoo

2023 total comp
$0
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$0

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate
$35,672
Record ID
14,181

Catherine Schuster works as a Education Instructor for Louisville Zoo. Catherine earned $0 in 2023.

Zoey Brinker

Custodian I - Zu/Louisville Zoo

2024 total comp
$0
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$0

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate
$27,290
Record ID
32,792

Zoey Brinker works as a Custodian I - Zu for Louisville Zoo. Zoey earned $0 in 2024.

Caleb Mccauley

Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo

2024 total comp
$0
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$0

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate
$30,303
Record ID
32,800

At Louisville Zoo, Caleb Mccauley serves as a Zoo Service Worker. Their 2024 pay totaled $0.

Shaylan Sweeney

Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo

2024 total comp
$0
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$0

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate
$30,303
Record ID
32,918

Shaylan Sweeney holds the role of Rides and Attractions Operator at Louisville Zoo. In 2024, their total compensation was $0.

Andrew Olson

Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo

2023 total comp
$0
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$0

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate
$27,573
Record ID
14,645

At Louisville Zoo, Andrew Olson serves as a Rides and Attractions Operator. Their 2023 pay totaled $0.

Elisa Spencer

Zoo Service Assistant/Louisville Zoo

2024 total comp
$0
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$0

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate
$33,397
Record ID
33,061

Elisa Spencer works as a Zoo Service Assistant for Louisville Zoo. Elisa earned $0 in 2024.

Mckenzie Sutherland

Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo

2024 total comp
$0
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$0

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate
$30,303
Record ID
33,126

Mckenzie Sutherland holds the role of Rides and Attractions Operator at Louisville Zoo. In 2024, their total compensation was $0.

Mallory Terrell

Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo

2024 total comp
$0
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$0

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate
$30,303
Record ID
32,528

At Louisville Zoo, Mallory Terrell serves as a Zoo Service Clerk. Their 2024 pay totaled $0.

Derek Morris

Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo

2023 total comp
$0
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$0

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate
$27,573
Record ID
14,796

Derek Morris holds the role of Rides and Attractions Operator at Louisville Zoo. In 2023, their total compensation was $0.

Michelle Thornberry

Education Instructor/Louisville Zoo

2024 total comp
$0
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$0

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate
$36,837
Record ID
32,810

Michelle Thornberry holds the role of Education Instructor at Louisville Zoo. In 2024, their total compensation was $0.

Sabrina Richardson

Education Instructor/Louisville Zoo

2025 total comp
$0
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$0

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate
$42,619
Record ID
18,522

Sabrina Richardson is a Education Instructor at Louisville Zoo. 2025 total compensation came to $0.

Grantham Gilligan

Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo

2024 total comp
$0
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$0

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate
$30,303
Record ID
33,491

Grantham Gilligan is a Zoo Service Worker at Louisville Zoo. 2024 total compensation came to $0.

Reginald Mcneil

Zoo Service Assistant/Louisville Zoo

2024 total comp
$0
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$0

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate
$38,168
Record ID
33,536

Reginald Mcneil holds the role of Zoo Service Assistant at Louisville Zoo. In 2024, their total compensation was $0.

Cirronna Hughes

Custodian I - Zu/Louisville Zoo

2024 total comp
$0
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$0

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate
$27,290
Record ID
33,428

Cirronna Hughes holds the role of Custodian I - Zu at Louisville Zoo. In 2024, their total compensation was $0.

Lani Trotter

Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo

2025 total comp
$0
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$0

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate
$30,303
Record ID
18,710

Lani Trotter holds the role of Rides and Attractions Operator at Louisville Zoo. In 2025, their total compensation was $0.

Matthew Brown

Guest Services Supervisor/Louisville Zoo

2024 total comp
$0
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$0

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate
$59,218
Record ID
33,565

Matthew Brown is a Guest Services Supervisor at Louisville Zoo. 2024 total compensation came to $0.

Jessica Reker

Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo

2026 total comp
$0
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$0

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate
$34,632
Record ID
25,946

Jessica Reker works as a Zoo Service Clerk for Louisville Zoo. Jessica earned $0 in 2026.

Anna Dittman

Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo

2025 total comp
$0
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$0

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate
$34,632
Record ID
19,082

At Louisville Zoo, Anna Dittman serves as a Zoo Service Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $0.

Kayla Mullin

Education Instructor/Louisville Zoo

2026 total comp
$0
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$0

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate
$42,099
Record ID
25,842

Kayla Mullin is a Education Instructor at Louisville Zoo. 2026 total compensation came to $0.

Paulette Cheatham

Receptionist Zu/Louisville Zoo

2025 total comp
$0
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$0

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate
$36,379
Record ID
20,765

Paulette Cheatham works as a Receptionist Zu for Louisville Zoo. Paulette earned $0 in 2025.

Houston Smolinski

Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo

2026 total comp
$0
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$0

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate
$34,632
Record ID
27,216

Houston Smolinski works as a Zoo Service Clerk for Louisville Zoo. Houston earned $0 in 2026.

Lane Bennington

Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo

2026 total comp
$0
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$0

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate
$30,303
Record ID
27,233

Lane Bennington holds the role of Rides and Attractions Operator at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $0.

Lianawahine Hobbs

Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo

2024 total comp
$0
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$0

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate
$30,303
Record ID
32,150

At Louisville Zoo, Lianawahine Hobbs serves as a Zoo Service Worker. Their 2024 pay totaled $0.