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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Systems Electronics Technician/Johnson
Scott Stoneking works as a Systems Electronics Technician for Johnson. Scott earned $10,764 in 2024.
Administrative Support II/Johnson
Kim Stephenson works as a Administrative Support II for Johnson. Kim earned $10,756 in 2022.
Child Care Licensing Specialist/Johnson
Angela Hagan holds the role of Child Care Licensing Specialist at Johnson. In 2021, their total compensation was $10,756.
Medical Technologist/Johnson
Deborah Wadhams is a Medical Technologist at Johnson. 2022 total compensation came to $10,738.
Legal Intern/Johnson
Jackson Elder works as a Legal Intern for Johnson. Jackson earned $10,736 in 2025.
Elections Technology Specialist/Johnson
Zachary Hunt works as a Elections Technology Specialist for Johnson. Zachary earned $10,724 in 2022.
Team Leader/Johnson
Sarah Brown is a Team Leader at Johnson. 2023 total compensation came to $10,698.
License Monitor/Johnson
Wendy Hamilton holds the role of License Monitor at Johnson. In 2024, their total compensation was $10,654.
Motor Vehicle Specialist/Johnson
Meia Anderson holds the role of Motor Vehicle Specialist at Johnson. In 2024, their total compensation was $10,654.
Deputy Sheriff/Johnson
Ethan Rendleman is a Deputy Sheriff at Johnson. 2023 total compensation came to $10,635.
Direct Support Professional/Johnson
At Johnson, Ryan Folker serves as a Direct Support Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,625.
Library Clerk/Johnson
Preston Simpson holds the role of Library Clerk at Johnson. In 2022, their total compensation was $10,617.
Appraiser I/Johnson
Jeffrey Hale is a Appraiser I at Johnson. 2023 total compensation came to $10,600.
Legal Intern/Johnson
At Johnson, Julia Carter serves as a Legal Intern. Their 2024 pay totaled $10,579.
Technical Support Analyst I/Johnson
Bryan Munoz Mier holds the role of Technical Support Analyst I at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $10,538.
Civilian Specialist/Johnson
At Johnson, Matthew Maher serves as a Civilian Specialist. Their 2022 pay totaled $10,534.
Direct Support Professional/Johnson
Robert Johnson holds the role of Direct Support Professional at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $10,504.
Captain/Johnson
At Johnson, Michael Hobart serves as a Captain. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,492.
Behavioral Health Specialist/Johnson
Shelby O'Brien is a Behavioral Health Specialist at Johnson. 2023 total compensation came to $10,492.
Civilian Specialist/Johnson
Angelena Fredricks is a Civilian Specialist at Johnson. 2022 total compensation came to $10,490.
Senior Nutrition Data Technician/Johnson
Stephanie French holds the role of Senior Nutrition Data Technician at Johnson. In 2024, their total compensation was $10,467.
Direct Support Professional/Johnson
Barbara Wenski holds the role of Direct Support Professional at Johnson. In 2023, their total compensation was $10,466.
Paramedic/Johnson
Adam Hiatt holds the role of Paramedic at Johnson. In 2022, their total compensation was $10,459.
Master Deputy/Johnson
Jeffrey Newton works as a Master Deputy for Johnson. Jeffrey earned $10,422 in 2023.
Civilian Specialist/Johnson
Connor Hasz is a Civilian Specialist at Johnson. 2022 total compensation came to $10,401.
Youth Correctional Advisor/Johnson
Joseph Sprague holds the role of Youth Correctional Advisor at Johnson. In 2022, their total compensation was $10,394.
Ycsc Behavioral Health Specialist/Johnson
At Johnson, Shawna Fortunato serves as a Ycsc Behavioral Health Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,380.
Library Clerk/Johnson
Leonor Hutchison is a Library Clerk at Johnson. 2021 total compensation came to $10,362.
Nutrition Food Assistant/Johnson
Janis Lightfoot is a Nutrition Food Assistant at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $10,324.
Administrative Assistant/Johnson
At Johnson, Lindsay Wright serves as a Administrative Assistant. Their 2021 pay totaled $10,304.
Direct Support Professional/Johnson
At Johnson, Dustin Ohlmeier serves as a Direct Support Professional. Their 2021 pay totaled $10,302.
Nutrition Center/Food Assistant/Johnson
Wava Klamm holds the role of Nutrition Center/Food Assistant at Johnson. In 2023, their total compensation was $10,290.
Nutrition Center Assistant/Johnson
Janis Lightfoot holds the role of Nutrition Center Assistant at Johnson. In 2023, their total compensation was $10,277.
Nutrition Food Assistant/Johnson
Charmaine Banks is a Nutrition Food Assistant at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $10,274.
Direct Support Professional/Johnson
At Johnson, Meghan Roush serves as a Direct Support Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,234.
Library Clerk/Johnson
Julian Desens is a Library Clerk at Johnson. 2024 total compensation came to $10,224.
Floater Direct Support Professional/Johnson
Stormy Cooksey is a Floater Direct Support Professional at Johnson. 2023 total compensation came to $10,204.
Community Prevention Coordinator/Johnson
At Johnson, Megan Clark serves as a Community Prevention Coordinator. Their 2023 pay totaled $10,201.
Customer Service Specialist/Johnson
Alice White holds the role of Customer Service Specialist at Johnson. In 2023, their total compensation was $10,176.
Payroll for Bretton Hays (Security Specialist, Johnson) may cover more than one person; together they account for $10,156 in 2025.