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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Youth Correctional Advisor/Johnson
Morgan Hollinshed works as a Youth Correctional Advisor for Johnson. Morgan earned $31,996 in 2022.
Developer Analyst III/Johnson
Ronald Williamson holds the role of Developer Analyst III at Johnson. In 2021, their total compensation was $31,966.
Youth Information Specialist/Johnson
At Johnson, Emma Fernhout serves as a Youth Information Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $31,920.
Direct Support Professional/Johnson
Carrie Mccool is a Direct Support Professional at Johnson. 2021 total compensation came to $31,904.
Behavioral Health Specialist/Johnson
Frank Zacharias holds the role of Behavioral Health Specialist at Johnson. In 2021, their total compensation was $31,886.
Patron Services Specialist/Johnson
At Johnson, Samantha Chong serves as a Patron Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $31,885.
Paramedic/Johnson
Ashlyn Larison holds the role of Paramedic at Johnson. In 2024, their total compensation was $31,877.
Senior Direct Support Professional/Johnson
At Johnson, Habil Matende serves as a Senior Direct Support Professional. Their 2022 pay totaled $31,877.
Floater Direct Support Professional/Johnson
Aubrey Schick is a Floater Direct Support Professional at Johnson. 2022 total compensation came to $31,821.
Youth Information Specialist/Johnson
At Johnson, Octavia Vonderheyde serves as a Youth Information Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $31,769.
Road Maintenance Worker I/Johnson
At Johnson, Ryan Elkins serves as a Road Maintenance Worker I. Their 2023 pay totaled $31,763.
Evidence Technician/Johnson
Wendy Regehr is a Evidence Technician at Johnson. 2024 total compensation came to $31,696.
Payables Technician/Johnson
Audrey Watson holds the role of Payables Technician at Johnson. In 2024, their total compensation was $31,632.
Deputy Sheriff/Johnson
At Johnson, Tyler Pradin serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2024 pay totaled $31,625.
Emergency Communications Specialist 1B/Johnson
Jeremy Moeckly works as a Emergency Communications Specialist 1B for Johnson. Jeremy earned $31,619 in 2023.
Paramedic/Johnson
Whitney Benderman works as a Paramedic for Johnson. Whitney earned $31,556 in 2025.
Patron Services Specialist/Johnson
Adam Hummell is a Patron Services Specialist at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $31,553.
Mental Health Clinician/Johnson
Steffon Staley is a Mental Health Clinician at Johnson. 2021 total compensation came to $31,549.
Line Cleaning & Inspection Crew Member/Johnson
Gareth Baus is a Line Cleaning & Inspection Crew Member at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $31,545.
Motor Vehicle Specialist/Johnson
Taylor Abron holds the role of Motor Vehicle Specialist at Johnson. In 2023, their total compensation was $31,504.
Peer Support Specialist/Johnson
Mary Burton is a Peer Support Specialist at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $31,466.
Direct Support Professional/Johnson
Kennedy Mwendwa is a Direct Support Professional at Johnson. 2023 total compensation came to $31,425.
Wastewater Treatment Crew Member III/Johnson
At Johnson, Renee Whaley serves as a Wastewater Treatment Crew Member III. Their 2022 pay totaled $31,415.
Youth Correctional Advisor/Johnson
Layla Vazquez Rebollo holds the role of Youth Correctional Advisor at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $31,413.
Library Information Specialist/Johnson
Megan Kabler is a Library Information Specialist at Johnson. 2021 total compensation came to $31,408.
Patron Services Specialist/Johnson
April Benz works as a Patron Services Specialist for Johnson. April earned $31,400 in 2025.
Case Manager/Johnson
Colette Shields is a Case Manager at Johnson. 2023 total compensation came to $31,394.
Library Clerk/Johnson
Carlos Castillo holds the role of Library Clerk at Johnson. In 2024, their total compensation was $31,388.
Peer Support Driver/Johnson
Amanda Flack works as a Peer Support Driver for Johnson. Amanda earned $31,380 in 2025.
Case Manager/Johnson
Tsharra Andino holds the role of Case Manager at Johnson. In 2024, their total compensation was $31,365.
Emergency Communications Specialist 1A/Johnson
Carolyn Bare holds the role of Emergency Communications Specialist 1A at Johnson. In 2022, their total compensation was $31,359.
Maintenance Specialist/Johnson
At Johnson, Deryk Hadl serves as a Maintenance Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $31,332.
Deputy Sheriff/Johnson
At Johnson, Melody Baker serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2021 pay totaled $31,318.
Security Analyst III/Johnson
John Critchfield works as a Security Analyst III for Johnson. John earned $31,290 in 2024.
Adminitrative Assistant/Johnson
Piia Perales holds the role of Adminitrative Assistant at Johnson. In 2023, their total compensation was $31,283.
Senior Direct Support Professional/Johnson
Hayden Godsey works as a Senior Direct Support Professional for Johnson. Hayden earned $31,271 in 2023.
Correctional Advisor/Johnson
Brittany Johnson holds the role of Correctional Advisor at Johnson. In 2021, their total compensation was $31,232.
Assistant Branch Manager/Johnson
Catherine Pierson is a Assistant Branch Manager at Johnson. 2021 total compensation came to $31,231.
Wastewater Treatment Crew Member I/Johnson
At Johnson, Ernest Dale serves as a Wastewater Treatment Crew Member I. Their 2025 pay totaled $31,202.
Patron Services Specialist/Johnson
Lisa Humphreys holds the role of Patron Services Specialist at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $31,199.