What Louisville Metro PD pays
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$75,587
Posting · verified Oct 1, 2026Lateral start
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Not publishedTracked since Oct 1, 2026. We keep every figure a posting has ever stated, so changes show here.
Open jobs at Louisville Metro PD
Park Ranger Police Officer
Louisville Metro, KYContinuous$75,587startingPolice Officer Lateral Entry
Louisville Metro, KYCloses Nov 30, 2026$32.10/hrstartingPolice Recruit (March 2027 Academy)
Louisville Metro, KYCloses Nov 30, 2026$60,008starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age21
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Certification required to applyYes
- Lateral experience required3 years
- Schedulevaried schedule
- Academy paid by departmentYes
- Takes out-of-state lateralsYes
- Lateral termsif out of state, must be able to obtain reciprocity through the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council (KLEC) per Title 503 Kentucky Administrative Regulation (KAR) 1:140.
How Louisville Metro PD compares nearby
All 52 Louisville Area agencies| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Louisville Metro | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville Metro PD | Hiring | $60,008 | — | None | |
| Jefferson County Sheriff | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Shively PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Indian Hills PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Strathmoor Village PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| St. Matthews PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None |
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