Salary and Benefits

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The below items constitute the benefits of being a sworn member of the Louisville Metro Police Department:

  • Salaries
  • Salaries for Prior Law Enforcement
  • Salary Progression
  • Pension and Retirement
  • Life Insurance
  • Pre-Tax Premiums
  • Paid Leave
  • Workman's Compensation
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Departmental Vehicle
  • Court Pay
  • Tuition Reimbursement
All of the above are all subject to negotiation in the labor contract.


Salaries
Salary for recruit in the academy                    $31,012.80



Salary for officers upon graducation               $35,131.20

                                            + State Incentive             $  3,100.00

                                            + Clothing Allowance       $  1,500.00

                                            + Equipment Allowance   $     900.00 

                                    TOTAL TAKE HOME                $40,231.20




Benefits

Medical Insurance Options - FOP Plans  (pdf file)

Medical Insurance Options - Non-FOP Plans (Prices are on FOP Plans page)  (pdf file)

Dental Insurance  (pdf file)

Vision Insurance  (pdf file)
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