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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Motor Vehicle Specialist/Johnson
Alex Gilmore holds the role of Motor Vehicle Specialist at Johnson. In 2021, their total compensation was $16,800.
Eligibility and Options Specialist/Johnson
Linda Heisse works as a Eligibility and Options Specialist for Johnson. Linda earned $16,791 in 2023.
Youth Information Specialist/Johnson
Kelly Darling holds the role of Youth Information Specialist at Johnson. In 2022, their total compensation was $16,781.
Branch Services Clerk/Johnson
At Johnson, Aishaila Ester-Cudney serves as a Branch Services Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,758.
Nutrition Program Coordinator/Johnson
Debbie Summers is a Nutrition Program Coordinator at Johnson. 2023 total compensation came to $16,736.
Nutrition Food Assistant/Johnson
Gaybine Miller works as a Nutrition Food Assistant for Johnson. Gaybine earned $16,720 in 2025.
EMT/Johnson
L'Orien Pacheco is a EMT at Johnson. 2024 total compensation came to $16,710.
Library Page/Johnson
John Miller holds the role of Library Page at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $16,689.
Direct Support Professional/Johnson
Lauren Peter holds the role of Direct Support Professional at Johnson. In 2023, their total compensation was $16,684.
Direct Support Professional/Johnson
Paige Friday works as a Direct Support Professional for Johnson. Paige earned $16,677 in 2024.
Senior Direct Support Professional/Johnson
John Cartwright is a Senior Direct Support Professional at Johnson. 2024 total compensation came to $16,669.
Behavioral Health Specialist/Johnson
Austin Rieves is a Behavioral Health Specialist at Johnson. 2022 total compensation came to $16,669.
Case Manager/Johnson
At Johnson, Violet Jackson serves as a Case Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,633.
Mental Health Clinician/Johnson
Mazie Kolterman works as a Mental Health Clinician for Johnson. Mazie earned $16,631 in 2024.
HR Manager of Compensation and Hris/Johnson
Tambra Wise holds the role of HR Manager of Compensation and Hris at Johnson. In 2021, their total compensation was $16,601.
EMT/Johnson
Chase Coffman works as a EMT for Johnson. Chase earned $16,545 in 2024.
Nutrition Food Assistant/Johnson
At Johnson, Elaine Dale serves as a Nutrition Food Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,514.
Correctional Advisor/Johnson
Cleveland Allen holds the role of Correctional Advisor at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $16,503.
Mental Health Clinician/Johnson
Susan Baker works as a Mental Health Clinician for Johnson. Susan earned $16,493 in 2021.
Direct Support Professional/Johnson
Samuel Stephens works as a Direct Support Professional for Johnson. Samuel earned $16,447 in 2025.
Grounds Specialist/Johnson
Benjamin Trauernicht holds the role of Grounds Specialist at Johnson. In 2022, their total compensation was $16,431.
Library Page/Johnson
Reina Nebeker is a Library Page at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $16,415.
Accounting Assistant/Johnson
Shannon Nicholson is a Accounting Assistant at Johnson. 2022 total compensation came to $16,403.
Correctional Advisor/Johnson
Nicholas Parrott is a Correctional Advisor at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $16,380.
Customer Service Representative/Johnson
At Johnson, Jacqueline Heckadon serves as a Customer Service Representative. Their 2021 pay totaled $16,374.
Youth Information Specialist/Johnson
Flannery Cashill works as a Youth Information Specialist for Johnson. Flannery earned $16,364 in 2022.
Lieutenant/Johnson
Erica Barker works as a Lieutenant for Johnson. Erica earned $16,346 in 2023.
Motor Vehicle Specialist/Johnson
Laura Vermillion works as a Motor Vehicle Specialist for Johnson. Laura earned $16,342 in 2025.
Behavioral Health Specialist/Johnson
At Johnson, Letia Kinney serves as a Behavioral Health Specialist. Their 2022 pay totaled $16,322.
Health Supports Specialist (Lpn)/Johnson
At Johnson, Michelle Watson serves as a Health Supports Specialist (Lpn). Their 2023 pay totaled $16,320.
Deputy Sheriff/Johnson
Patrick Costello works as a Deputy Sheriff for Johnson. Patrick earned $16,314 in 2022.
Motor Vehicle Specialist/Johnson
At Johnson, Jesika Fatherley serves as a Motor Vehicle Specialist. Their 2021 pay totaled $16,286.
Youth Correctional Advisor II/Johnson
Shane Weitze works as a Youth Correctional Advisor II for Johnson. Shane earned $16,265 in 2024.
Clinician II/Johnson
At Johnson, Shelby Nace serves as a Clinician II. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,263.
Relief Receptionist/Johnson
Janice Mammen works as a Relief Receptionist for Johnson. Janice earned $16,246 in 2025.
Mental Health Clinician/Johnson
Katherine Rose holds the role of Mental Health Clinician at Johnson. In 2024, their total compensation was $16,218.
Truck Driver/Johnson
Keeley Audas holds the role of Truck Driver at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $16,218.
Correctional Advisor/Johnson
Caitlyn Springer is a Correctional Advisor at Johnson. 2022 total compensation came to $16,204.
Emergency Communications Specialist 1B/Johnson
Rhonda Mendy holds the role of Emergency Communications Specialist 1B at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $16,203.
Line Cleaning Inspection Trainee/Johnson
James Anaya holds the role of Line Cleaning Inspection Trainee at Johnson. In 2023, their total compensation was $16,196.