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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Field Intensive Supervision Officer I/Johnson
Aspen Nelson holds the role of Field Intensive Supervision Officer I at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $36,309.
Section Chief/Johnson
At Johnson, Rollinda Henderson serves as a Section Chief. Their 2021 pay totaled $36,261.
Master Deputy/Johnson
Nevin Miles holds the role of Master Deputy at Johnson. In 2022, their total compensation was $36,227.
Direct Support Professional/Johnson
Destini Mathis holds the role of Direct Support Professional at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $36,209.
Youth Services Librarian/Johnson
Alison Schwartz is a Youth Services Librarian at Johnson. 2022 total compensation came to $36,206.
Patron Services Specialist/Johnson
Octavia Vonderheyde is a Patron Services Specialist at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $36,196.
Senior Direct Support Professional/Johnson
At Johnson, Channing Crighton-Barrow serves as a Senior Direct Support Professional. Their 2021 pay totaled $36,141.
Floater Direct Support Professional/Johnson
Richard Opole is a Floater Direct Support Professional at Johnson. 2022 total compensation came to $36,137.
Customer Service Representative/Johnson
At Johnson, Tammy Frank serves as a Customer Service Representative. Their 2023 pay totaled $36,115.
Mental Health Clinician/Johnson
At Johnson, Bryttany Holovach serves as a Mental Health Clinician. Their 2025 pay totaled $36,100.
Deputy Sheriff/Johnson
At Johnson, Brandy Whitten serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2024 pay totaled $36,075.
Sales Validation Specialist/Johnson
At Johnson, Sara Zimmerman serves as a Sales Validation Specialist. Their 2022 pay totaled $36,063.
Branch Services Clerk/Johnson
Alice Pilkey is a Branch Services Clerk at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $36,043.
Mental Health Clinician/Team Leader/Johnson
Erin Ross holds the role of Mental Health Clinician/Team Leader at Johnson. In 2022, their total compensation was $36,018.
Patron Services Specialist/Johnson
At Johnson, Jamie Peters serves as a Patron Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $35,983.
Service Coordinator/Johnson
Sarah Vallandingham is a Service Coordinator at Johnson. 2024 total compensation came to $35,983.
Direct Support Professional/Johnson
Christine Thornton holds the role of Direct Support Professional at Johnson. In 2021, their total compensation was $35,952.
Truck Driver/Johnson
Andre Wallace holds the role of Truck Driver at Johnson. In 2023, their total compensation was $35,932.
Payables Technician/Johnson
At Johnson, Rochelle Little serves as a Payables Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $35,909.
Transportation Services Coordinator/Johnson
Wendy Dunn Telken works as a Transportation Services Coordinator for Johnson. Wendy earned $35,886 in 2025.
Direct Support Professional/Johnson
Shannon Dale holds the role of Direct Support Professional at Johnson. In 2021, their total compensation was $35,833.
Administrative Support II/Johnson
At Johnson, Heather Burnett serves as a Administrative Support II. Their 2021 pay totaled $35,832.
Civilian Specialist/Johnson
Jeanette Arredondo holds the role of Civilian Specialist at Johnson. In 2024, their total compensation was $35,828.
Civilian Specialist/Johnson
At Johnson, Ella Johnson serves as a Civilian Specialist. Their 2021 pay totaled $35,821.
Appraiser II/Johnson
Kally Barlow holds the role of Appraiser II at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,751.
Case Manager/Johnson
At Johnson, Krystall Ring serves as a Case Manager. Their 2022 pay totaled $35,740.
Civilian Specialist/Johnson
Megan Rusch is a Civilian Specialist at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $35,697.
Correctional Advisor/Johnson
Heather Newton holds the role of Correctional Advisor at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,630.
Accountant/Johnson
Brenda Gaede works as a Accountant for Johnson. Brenda earned $35,617 in 2022.
Youth Correctional Advisor/Johnson
Jeff Orji is a Youth Correctional Advisor at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $35,566.
IT Asset Administrator/Johnson
Breiannale Stanley is a IT Asset Administrator at Johnson. 2023 total compensation came to $35,539.
Direct Support Professional/Johnson
Hannah Budreau works as a Direct Support Professional for Johnson. Hannah earned $35,537 in 2025.
Library Clerk/Johnson
Piepie Baltz works as a Library Clerk for Johnson. Piepie earned $35,504 in 2021.
Case Manager/Johnson
Kyle Dolph is a Case Manager at Johnson. 2023 total compensation came to $35,491.
Health Supports Specialist (Lpn)/Johnson
Amy Hankins holds the role of Health Supports Specialist (Lpn) at Johnson. In 2022, their total compensation was $35,455.
Case Manager/Johnson
Emma Janzen holds the role of Case Manager at Johnson. In 2021, their total compensation was $35,449.
Direct Support Professional/Johnson
Lydie Djiba is a Direct Support Professional at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $35,449.
Health Supports Specialist (Lpn)/Johnson
Elana Elliott works as a Health Supports Specialist (Lpn) for Johnson. Elana earned $35,414 in 2025.
Youth Correctional Advisor/Johnson
At Johnson, Alicia Weatherstrand serves as a Youth Correctional Advisor. Their 2022 pay totaled $35,388.
Direct Support Professional/Johnson
At Johnson, Barbara Christiansen serves as a Direct Support Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $35,354.