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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Forensic Scientist Technical Lead/Johnson
At Johnson, Kelly Mcgill Carroll serves as a Forensic Scientist Technical Lead. Their 2025 pay totaled $114,755.
Deputy Sheriff/Johnson
Haroon Yousufi holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $114,738.
Developer Supervisor/Johnson
Barry Rhoads works as a Developer Supervisor for Johnson. Barry earned $114,736 in 2021.
Senior Planner/Johnson
At Johnson, Karen Miller serves as a Senior Planner. Their 2025 pay totaled $114,734.
GIS Project Analyst/Johnson
Kevin Skridulis holds the role of GIS Project Analyst at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $114,733.
Project Manager/Johnson
Scott Hurlbert works as a Project Manager for Johnson. Scott earned $114,703 in 2022.
Lieutenant/Johnson
Shawn Bullock holds the role of Lieutenant at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $114,664.
Sergeant/Johnson
Jesse Valdez is a Sergeant at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $114,597.
Special Project Analyst/Johnson
Robert Sudac holds the role of Special Project Analyst at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $114,589.
Sergeant/Johnson
Ericka Simpson is a Sergeant at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $114,527.
Sergeant/Johnson
Mikeal Long is a Sergeant at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $114,509.
Master Deputy/Johnson
Russell Holthaus is a Master Deputy at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $114,485.
Sergeant/Johnson
Andrew Lento holds the role of Sergeant at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $114,464.
Forensic Scientist Supervisor/Johnson
Jeremiah Morris holds the role of Forensic Scientist Supervisor at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $114,391.
Master Deputy/Johnson
At Johnson, Gretchen Gillihan serves as a Master Deputy. Their 2025 pay totaled $114,343.
Lieutenant/Johnson
At Johnson, Addie Buckhouse serves as a Lieutenant. Their 2025 pay totaled $114,341.
Senior Data Analyst/Johnson
At Johnson, John Beaudoin serves as a Senior Data Analyst. Their 2025 pay totaled $114,318.
Sergeant/Johnson
Clinton Peterson is a Sergeant at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $114,271.
Deputy Sheriff/Johnson
Thomas Wiseman holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $114,213.
Master Deputy/Johnson
Bradley Schmalz is a Master Deputy at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $114,129.
Master Deputy/Johnson
Winston Wells is a Master Deputy at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $114,113.
EMS Training Captain/Public Information Officer/Johnson
Joseph Folsom works as a EMS Training Captain/Public Information Officer for Johnson. Joseph earned $114,054 in 2025.
Director of Juvenile Detention Center/Johnson
J Jester is a Director of Juvenile Detention Center at Johnson. 2021 total compensation came to $114,030.
Division Director of Facilities Operations/Johnson
Brian Dowling is a Division Director of Facilities Operations at Johnson. 2024 total compensation came to $114,003.
Vocational Services Supervisor/Johnson
Carolyn Stepp holds the role of Vocational Services Supervisor at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $113,979.
Master Deputy/Johnson
Rebecca Crabtree holds the role of Master Deputy at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $113,949.
Community Health Paramedic/Johnson
Mindy Pfeifer holds the role of Community Health Paramedic at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $113,864.
Deputy Sheriff/Johnson
At Johnson, Michael Vitelli serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,850.
Lieutenant/Johnson
At Johnson, Rochelle Hobart serves as a Lieutenant. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,808.
Finance Manager/Johnson
Erica Miller is a Finance Manager at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $113,778.
Assistant District Attorney III/Johnson
Robert Short is a Assistant District Attorney III at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $113,764.
Project Engineer/Johnson
At Johnson, Scott Karagiorgas serves as a Project Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,724.
Senior Human Resources Business Partner/Johnson
At Johnson, Andrew Wade serves as a Senior Human Resources Business Partner. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,708.
Forensic Scientist Supervisor/Johnson
Julinne Kemp holds the role of Forensic Scientist Supervisor at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $113,610.
Assistant District Attorney III/Johnson
Jill Icenhower works as a Assistant District Attorney III for Johnson. Jill earned $113,600 in 2025.
Director of Administration/Johnson
At Johnson, Whitney Race serves as a Director of Administration. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,595.
Forensic Scientist Supervisor/Johnson
Andrea Reed is a Forensic Scientist Supervisor at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $113,581.
Disease Containment Program Manager/Johnson
At Johnson, Caitlin Kintner serves as a Disease Containment Program Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,577.
Juvenile Services Center Deputy Director/Johnson
Jodi Taylor is a Juvenile Services Center Deputy Director at Johnson. 2024 total compensation came to $113,556.
Master Deputy/Johnson
Loren Elkins works as a Master Deputy for Johnson. Loren earned $113,478 in 2025.