Johnson County, Kansas / Johnson
Agency file
The Johnson is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.
In 2025, this agency had 4,297 employees with median total compensation of $67,585; the highest distinct record was $386,317.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 4,297 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($67,585) — 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 $120,772 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $16,989. 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 5 published years.
| Year | Total payroll | Employees | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $212.4M — | 3,809 — | $53,589 — |
| 2022 | $231.8M ▲ 9.1% | 4,001 ▲ 5.0% | $55,296 ▲ 3.2% |
| 2023 | $266.4M ▲ 14.9% | 4,060 ▲ 1.5% | $61,664 ▲ 11.5% |
| 2024 | $293.3M ▲ 10.1% | 4,161 ▲ 2.5% | $65,842 ▲ 6.8% |
| 2025 | $306.8M ▲ 4.6% | 4,297 ▲ 3.3% | $67,585 ▲ 2.6% |
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Departments elsewhere with the most similar mix of roles — a proxy for the same kind of agency, matched by workforce composition rather than name. Pay is not cost-of-living adjusted.
Record list
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Senior Forensic Scientist/Johnson
At Johnson, Rebecca Vincent serves as a Senior Forensic Scientist. Their 2025 pay totaled $104,286.
Master Deputy_/Johnson
At Johnson, Nicholas Becker serves as a Master Deputy_. Their 2025 pay totaled $104,265.
Master Deputy/Johnson
Heather Steele holds the role of Master Deputy at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,191.
Deputy Sheriff/Johnson
Charles Cottengim holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Johnson. In 2024, their total compensation was $104,165.
Quality and Integrity Clinical Specialist/Johnson
Amber Dixon holds the role of Quality and Integrity Clinical Specialist at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,034.
Data Communications Coordinator/Johnson
At Johnson, Brian Greever serves as a Data Communications Coordinator. Their 2022 pay totaled $104,022.
Master Deputy/Johnson
Joshua Barclay is a Master Deputy at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $104,021.
Logistics Manager/Johnson
Darren Butler holds the role of Logistics Manager at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,017.
Mental Health Clinician/Johnson
At Johnson, Corinn Kitchen serves as a Mental Health Clinician. Their 2025 pay totaled $103,955.
Paramedic/Johnson
Eric Buck is a Paramedic at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $103,945.
Sergeant/Johnson
At Johnson, Wesley Peel serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $103,927.
Customer Service Operations Manager/Johnson
Cory Welch holds the role of Customer Service Operations Manager at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $103,923.
Senior Management and Budget Analyst/Johnson
Rebecca Hodge holds the role of Senior Management and Budget Analyst at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $103,788.
Field Supervisor/Industrial Pretreatment Coordinator/Johnson
At Johnson, David Becker serves as a Field Supervisor/Industrial Pretreatment Coordinator. Their 2025 pay totaled $103,761.
Master Deputy/Johnson
John Mc Menemy is a Master Deputy at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $103,734.
Technical Analyst III/Johnson
Roger Troutt is a Technical Analyst III at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $103,718.
Treatment Assistant Superintendent/Johnson
Keith Sell is a Treatment Assistant Superintendent at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $103,671.
Senior Building Automation Specialist/Johnson
Eddie Huff works as a Senior Building Automation Specialist for Johnson. Eddie earned $103,657 in 2024.
Lieutenant/Johnson
Reece Pulliam works as a Lieutenant for Johnson. Reece earned $103,653 in 2023.
Master Deputy/Johnson
Matthew Deatherage is a Master Deputy at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $103,638.
Clinician II/Johnson
Savannah Poutch works as a Clinician II for Johnson. Savannah earned $103,627 in 2025.
Appraiser III/Johnson
Darin Labarge is a Appraiser III at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $103,605.
Paramedic/Johnson
Mindy Pfeifer works as a Paramedic for Johnson. Mindy earned $103,602 in 2023.
Cddo Quality Manager/Johnson
Debra Slifer is a Cddo Quality Manager at Johnson. 2024 total compensation came to $103,584.
Senior Forensic Scientist/Johnson
Allison Unthank is a Senior Forensic Scientist at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $103,563.
Deputy Sheriff/Johnson
At Johnson, Michael Rivera serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $103,548.
Master Deputy/Johnson
Jacob Rudd holds the role of Master Deputy at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $103,516.
Building Engineer/Johnson
Patrick Whittaker holds the role of Building Engineer at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $103,495.
Senior Forensic Scientist/Johnson
Abbigail Tullis works as a Senior Forensic Scientist for Johnson. Abbigail earned $103,485 in 2025.
Senior Direct Support Professional/Johnson
Elizabeth Zerr holds the role of Senior Direct Support Professional at Johnson. In 2022, their total compensation was $103,479.
Lieutenant/Johnson
At Johnson, Lesley Bretey serves as a Lieutenant. Their 2025 pay totaled $103,478.
Chair of the Board of County Commissioners/Johnson
Michael Kelly works as a Chair of the Board of County Commissioners for Johnson. Michael earned $103,467 in 2025.
Master Deputy/Johnson
Michael Grotheer works as a Master Deputy for Johnson. Michael earned $103,459 in 2025.
Facilities Project Manager III/Johnson
Jeffrey Hayes works as a Facilities Project Manager III for Johnson. Jeffrey earned $103,452 in 2025.
Deputy Sheriff/Johnson
Kirstie Brown is a Deputy Sheriff at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $103,447.
Regional Coordinator/Johnson
At Johnson, Tiffany Osborn serves as a Regional Coordinator. Their 2023 pay totaled $103,434.
Mental Health Clinician/Team Leader/Johnson
Giovannia Thompson holds the role of Mental Health Clinician/Team Leader at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $103,381.
Lieutenant/Johnson
At Johnson, Devin Connelly serves as a Lieutenant. Their 2025 pay totaled $103,302.
Senior Direct Support Professional/Johnson
Henri Mcdaniel is a Senior Direct Support Professional at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $103,269.
Mental Health Clinician/Team Leader/Johnson
Hannah Williams is a Mental Health Clinician/Team Leader at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $103,264.