Louisville Metro, Kentucky / Metro Animal Services
Agency file
The Metro Animal Services is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.
In 2026, this agency had 77 employees with median total compensation of $21,132; the highest distinct record was $56,831.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 77 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($21,132) — 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 $30,291 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $8,127. 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 | $2.4M — | 75 — | $34,800 — |
| 2022 | $3.1M ▲ 27.1% | 74 ▼ 1.3% | $40,518 ▲ 16.4% |
| 2023 | $2.8M ▼ 8.6% | 75 ▲ 1.4% | $38,889 ▼ 4.0% |
| 2024 | $2.9M ▲ 0.8% | 86 ▲ 14.7% | $36,322 ▼ 6.6% |
| 2025 | $3.4M ▲ 18.8% | 86 ±0% | $45,052 ▲ 24.0% |
| 2026 | $1.7M ▼ 51.0% | 77 ▼ 10.5% | $21,132 ▼ 53.1% |
Record list
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Veterinary Assistant U310/Metro Animal Services
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Brianna Hayes works as a Veterinary Assistant U310 for Metro Animal Services. Brianna earned $6,964 in 2022.
Animal Adoption Coordinator U310/Metro Animal Services
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Beth Thomas holds the role of Animal Adoption Coordinator U310 at Metro Animal Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $6,935.
Veterinary Assistant U31/Metro Animal Services
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Melissa Ward holds the role of Veterinary Assistant U31 at Metro Animal Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $6,922.
Animal Adoption Coordinator U310/Metro Animal Services
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At Metro Animal Services, Jordan Crook serves as a Animal Adoption Coordinator U310. Their 2024 pay totaled $6,661.
Animal Adoption Coordinator U31/Metro Animal Services
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Nathan Moore works as a Animal Adoption Coordinator U31 for Metro Animal Services. Nathan earned $6,656 in 2026.
Animal Control Officer I - Trainee U31/Metro Animal Services
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Brian Diaz De Armas holds the role of Animal Control Officer I - Trainee U31 at Metro Animal Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,531.
Animal Control Off I - Trainee/Metro Animal Services
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Evan Embry works as a Animal Control Off I - Trainee for Metro Animal Services. Evan earned $6,467 in 2023.
Animal Control Officer II/Metro Animal Services
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At Metro Animal Services, Jacob Bargo serves as a Animal Control Officer II. Their 2023 pay totaled $5,621.
Animal Adoption Coordinator U310/Metro Animal Services
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At Metro Animal Services, Natalie Standiferd serves as a Animal Adoption Coordinator U310. Their 2023 pay totaled $5,612.
Staff Helper Internal/Metro Animal Services
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Alexis Clemens works as a Staff Helper Internal for Metro Animal Services. Alexis earned $5,330 in 2026.
Animal Adoption Coordinator U31/Metro Animal Services
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Rafael Nopo is a Animal Adoption Coordinator U31 at Metro Animal Services. 2025 total compensation came to $5,240.