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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Public Safety Communications Administrator/Johnson
Ellen Wernicke works as a Public Safety Communications Administrator for Johnson. Ellen earned $127,588 in 2022.
Lieutenant/Johnson
Dusty Bernhardt works as a Lieutenant for Johnson. Dusty earned $127,585 in 2025.
Deputy Sheriff/Johnson
Zeke Cunningham works as a Deputy Sheriff for Johnson. Zeke earned $127,351 in 2025.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse/Johnson
Meshon Pouncil is a Advanced Practice Registered Nurse at Johnson. 2024 total compensation came to $127,348.
Captain/Johnson
Michelle Wheeler is a Captain at Johnson. 2024 total compensation came to $127,271.
Treatment Superintendent II/Johnson
At Johnson, Gary Long serves as a Treatment Superintendent II. Their 2025 pay totaled $127,267.
Sergeant/Johnson
Matthew Curry is a Sergeant at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $127,161.
Lieutenant/Johnson
Theron Chaulk is a Lieutenant at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $127,118.
Deputy Sheriff/Johnson
Maria Klingele is a Deputy Sheriff at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $127,000.
Community Health Division Director/Johnson
Barbara Jane Mitchell is a Community Health Division Director at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $126,924.
Master Deputy/Johnson
Travis Sanderson is a Master Deputy at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $126,878.
Security Analyst II/Johnson
Tomas Erdman holds the role of Security Analyst II at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $126,820.
Sergeant/Johnson
James Savage holds the role of Sergeant at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $126,818.
Grounds Maintenance Manager/Johnson
At Johnson, Stephen Cunningham serves as a Grounds Maintenance Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $126,762.
Deputy Sheriff/Johnson
Jarod Tingley is a Deputy Sheriff at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $126,726.
Micro Transit and Paratransit Manager/Johnson
Lisa Womack is a Micro Transit and Paratransit Manager at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $126,636.
Deputy Sheriff/Johnson
Michael Dotson is a Deputy Sheriff at Johnson. 2023 total compensation came to $126,598.
Assistant District Attorney III/Johnson
At Johnson, Jonathan Zadina serves as a Assistant District Attorney III. Their 2024 pay totaled $126,546.
HR Manager of Talent Acquisition and Development/Johnson
Mary Biere works as a HR Manager of Talent Acquisition and Development for Johnson. Mary earned $126,387 in 2021.
Sergeant/Johnson
Angela Dvorak works as a Sergeant for Johnson. Angela earned $126,382 in 2024.
Lieutenant/Johnson
At Johnson, James Burge serves as a Lieutenant. Their 2025 pay totaled $126,366.
Assistant County Counselor II/Johnson
Scottie Abbott is a Assistant County Counselor II at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $126,309.
Governmental Relations Coordinator/Johnson
Erin Winn is a Governmental Relations Coordinator at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $126,290.
Deputy Division Director/Johnson
Jennifer Lighthall works as a Deputy Division Director for Johnson. Jennifer earned $126,116 in 2024.
Circulation Manager/Johnson
At Johnson, Michelle Olsen serves as a Circulation Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $125,926.
Sergeant/Johnson
At Johnson, Blake Randel serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $125,820.
Assistant Division Director of Planning Design Construction/Johnson
At Johnson, Janice Phillips serves as a Assistant Division Director of Planning Design Construction. Their 2022 pay totaled $125,727.
Systems Engineer/Johnson
Jason Wallace works as a Systems Engineer for Johnson. Jason earned $125,665 in 2025.
Manager of Quality and Integrity/Johnson
Cristine Deibler works as a Manager of Quality and Integrity for Johnson. Cristine earned $125,487 in 2025.
Lieutenant/Johnson
At Johnson, Michelle Wheeler serves as a Lieutenant. Their 2025 pay totaled $125,400.
Master Deputy/Johnson
William Sharp works as a Master Deputy for Johnson. William earned $125,347 in 2025.
Wastewater Treatment Crew Member III/Johnson
Stephen Drabant holds the role of Wastewater Treatment Crew Member III at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $125,285.
Sergeant/Johnson
Jeffery Bates holds the role of Sergeant at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $125,071.
Deputy Treasurer/Taxation Manager/Johnson
Jill Gilbert holds the role of Deputy Treasurer/Taxation Manager at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $124,848.
Treatment Superintendent I/Johnson
Jeremy Mccracken is a Treatment Superintendent I at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $124,803.
Lieutenant/Johnson
Justin Branner works as a Lieutenant for Johnson. Justin earned $124,687 in 2025.
Database Administrator II/Johnson
Wilbur Lidzy works as a Database Administrator II for Johnson. Wilbur earned $124,682 in 2025.
Lieutenant/Johnson
Tylor Hultgren holds the role of Lieutenant at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $124,676.
Senior Auditor/Johnson
At Johnson, Michelle Cleveland serves as a Senior Auditor. Their 2025 pay totaled $124,577.
Wastewater Treatment Crew Member III/Johnson
Kyle Sidwell holds the role of Wastewater Treatment Crew Member III at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $124,567.