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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Record list
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Training and Safety Coordinator/Johnson
Frank Manners is a Training and Safety Coordinator at Johnson. 2024 total compensation came to $116,790.
Water & Facilities Supervisor/Johnson
Curtis Rogers works as a Water & Facilities Supervisor for Johnson. Curtis earned $116,742 in 2025.
Sustainability Program Manager/Johnson
At Johnson, Brian Alferman serves as a Sustainability Program Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $116,739.
Emc Program Manager/Johnson
Melody Morales works as a Emc Program Manager for Johnson. Melody earned $116,642 in 2025.
Network Telecom Supervisor/Johnson
Jordan Dietrich holds the role of Network Telecom Supervisor at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $116,629.
Chief Medical Investigator/Johnson
Micheayla Mcclain holds the role of Chief Medical Investigator at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $116,470.
Lieutenant/Johnson
At Johnson, Heath Girard serves as a Lieutenant. Their 2025 pay totaled $116,409.
Treatment Superintendent I/Johnson
At Johnson, John Manis serves as a Treatment Superintendent I. Their 2025 pay totaled $116,396.
Master Deputy/Johnson
Zachary Hodges is a Master Deputy at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $116,392.
Project and Events Manager/Johnson
Scott Sime holds the role of Project and Events Manager at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $116,376.
Forensic Scientist Supervisor/Johnson
At Johnson, Troy Mohror serves as a Forensic Scientist Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $116,263.
World Cup Special Project Manager/Johnson
Bo Mccall is a World Cup Special Project Manager at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $116,230.
GIS Technician II/Johnson
Terrol Palmer holds the role of GIS Technician II at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $116,115.
Sergeant/Johnson
Wayne Cooley is a Sergeant at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $116,075.
Master Deputy/Johnson
Jacob Vaughan is a Master Deputy at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $115,935.
IT Project Manager/Johnson
Cas Sickels works as a IT Project Manager for Johnson. Cas earned $115,898 in 2025.
Communication Operations Manager/Johnson
Kathryn Neal-Dorsey works as a Communication Operations Manager for Johnson. Kathryn earned $115,877 in 2025.
Nursing Supervisor/Johnson
At Johnson, Erica Burroughs serves as a Nursing Supervisor. Their 2024 pay totaled $115,775.
Program Manager/Johnson
Janiece Lyle holds the role of Program Manager at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $115,699.
Captain/Johnson
At Johnson, Dustin Gerlach serves as a Captain. Their 2025 pay totaled $115,689.
Assistant District Attorney II/Johnson
Lauren Gdanski holds the role of Assistant District Attorney II at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $115,632.
Deputy Sheriff/Johnson
Thomas Schowalter holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $115,610.
Master Deputy/Johnson
Jake Cutshaw holds the role of Master Deputy at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $115,545.
Master Deputy/Johnson
Justin Ramirez works as a Master Deputy for Johnson. Justin earned $115,501 in 2025.
Lieutenant/Johnson
At Johnson, Sanjeet Singh serves as a Lieutenant. Their 2025 pay totaled $115,453.
Division Director of Facilities Operations & Grounds/Johnson
At Johnson, Brian Dowling serves as a Division Director of Facilities Operations & Grounds. Their 2025 pay totaled $115,384.
Deputy Sheriff/Johnson
Kevin Mccullough holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $115,366.
Master Deputy/Johnson
Arvin Barrett holds the role of Master Deputy at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $115,333.
EMS Training Captain/Johnson
Jon Batenhorst is a EMS Training Captain at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $115,319.
Master Deputy/Johnson
David Fugett holds the role of Master Deputy at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $115,308.
Deputy Sheriff/Johnson
Josie Shelton is a Deputy Sheriff at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $115,307.
Housing Coordinator/Johnson
Megan Foreman works as a Housing Coordinator for Johnson. Megan earned $115,225 in 2025.
Undersheriff/Johnson
Daryl Reece works as a Undersheriff for Johnson. Daryl earned $115,160 in 2025.
Motor Vehicle Accounting Manager/Johnson
Danielle Trego is a Motor Vehicle Accounting Manager at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $115,128.
Deputy Division Director/Johnson
Shelby Alvarez holds the role of Deputy Division Director at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $115,062.
Master Deputy/Johnson
At Johnson, Andrew Stanley serves as a Master Deputy. Their 2025 pay totaled $115,059.
Assistant Division Director of Planning Design Con/Johnson
Janice Phillips works as a Assistant Division Director of Planning Design Con for Johnson. Janice earned $115,057 in 2021.
Senior Management Analyst/Johnson
At Johnson, Susan Maier serves as a Senior Management Analyst. Their 2025 pay totaled $115,023.
Master Deputy/Johnson
Charles Suellentrop works as a Master Deputy for Johnson. Charles earned $114,986 in 2025.
Deputy Sheriff/Johnson
Jared Ball is a Deputy Sheriff at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $114,956.