City police · Kentucky · FY 2027
Louisville Metro Police Department pay scale Police Officer · Louisville
A police officer with Louisville Metro Police Department starts at $66,768 and reaches $100,318 at top step (FY 2027).
Base pay only. Overtime, longevity and incentive pay are extra. Effective 2026-07-01.
Key figures
- Academy pay
- $47,674
- Starting pay
- $66,768
- After probation
- Not in our data
- Top step
- $100,318
- Years to top
- 24 years
Annual figures as printed on the schedule (hourly x 2,080).
Police Officer step table
| Step | Years | Published rate | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | $32.10 / hour | $66,768 |
| 2 | — | $35.18 / hour | $73,174 |
| 3 | — | $39.77 / hour | $82,722 |
| 4 | — | $40.50 / hour | $84,240 |
| 5 | — | $41.19 / hour | $85,675 |
| 6 | — | $41.85 / hour | $87,048 |
| 7 | — | $42.61 / hour | $88,629 |
| 8 | — | $43.39 / hour | $90,251 |
| 9 | — | $44.15 / hour | $91,832 |
| 10 | — | $44.94 / hour | $93,475 |
| 11 | — | $45.73 / hour | $95,118 |
| 12 | — | $46.49 / hour | $96,699 |
| 13 | — | $47.37 / hour | $98,530 |
| 14 | — | $48.23 / hour | $100,318 |
Pay by rank
| Rank | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Sergeant | $100,464 | $119,267 |
| Lieutenant | $121,555 | $152,610 |
| Captain | $139,443 | $172,120 |
Notes
The FOP contract sets LMPD's 14-step officer scale, reaching the top step at 24 years. LMPD's recruiting page gives higher figures ($60,000 in the academy, $71,322 at graduation) that don't match the posted hourly scale. Academy pay here is the posted $22.92 recruit rate x 2,080.
Frequently asked questions
What is the starting salary for a Louisville Metro Police Department police officer?
Base pay starts at $66,768 a year under the FY 2027 schedule, before overtime and incentives. Annual figures as printed on the schedule (hourly x 2,080).
How much does a Louisville Metro Police Department police officer make at top step?
Top-step base pay is $100,318 a year, reached after about 24 years on the schedule. Longevity, overtime and incentive pay are extra.
Are Louisville Metro Police Department recruits paid during the academy?
Yes. The official source gives academy pay of $47,674 a year.
Sources and last checked
- LMPD Sworn Wage Progression (Scale for 7/1/26 to 6/30/27)
- Louisville Metro Police Department pay schedule document
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