Police Officer Salary in Louisville, KY
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The median police officer in the Louisville area earns $63,220 a year ($30.39 an hour), 17% below the U.S. median ($76,210) and 5% above the Kentucky median ($60,490). Half of the 2,270 police officers there earn between $57,630 and $73,230.
Median $63,220
10th: $46,98090th: $77,970
| Annual pay | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $46,980 | $38,780 | $47,510 |
| 25th percentile | $57,630 | $47,940 | $59,290 |
| Median | $63,220 | $60,490 | $76,210 |
| 75th percentile | $73,230 | $68,990 | $97,600 |
| 90th percentile | $77,970 | $77,970 | $115,120 |
| Average | $63,690 | $59,840 | $79,200 |
| Jobs | 2,270 | 7,890 | 670,520 |
Louisville, KY ranks 43rd of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for police officer pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($136,140).
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- San Jose, CA: $136,140
- San Francisco, CA: $132,000
- Los Angeles, CA: $121,980
- Seattle, WA: $115,120
- Sacramento, CA: $111,460
- San Diego, CA: $110,400
- Chicago, IL: $107,810
- New York, NY: $105,540
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- Correctional Officer: $45,330
- Security Guard: $36,420
- Firefighter: $45,160
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.