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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Direct Support Professional/Johnson
Jesse Kihara is a Direct Support Professional at Johnson. 2022 total compensation came to $54,355.
Customer Service Specialist/Johnson
Rebecca Bounds is a Customer Service Specialist at Johnson. 2023 total compensation came to $54,352.
Youth Correctional Advisor/Johnson
Rhiley Unruh works as a Youth Correctional Advisor for Johnson. Rhiley earned $54,335 in 2025.
Assistant Land Surveyor/Johnson
Connor Reynolds is a Assistant Land Surveyor at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $54,330.
Community Direct Support Professional/Johnson
At Johnson, Melissa Espino serves as a Community Direct Support Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,329.
Maintenance Specialist/Johnson
Adam Lingenfelser holds the role of Maintenance Specialist at Johnson. In 2021, their total compensation was $54,304.
Senior Accountant/Johnson
At Johnson, William Weaver serves as a Senior Accountant. Their 2022 pay totaled $54,283.
Correctional Advisor/Johnson
Faith Ritz holds the role of Correctional Advisor at Johnson. In 2024, their total compensation was $54,271.
Correctional Advisor/Johnson
Ross Schweer is a Correctional Advisor at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $54,269.
Patron Services Specialist/Johnson
Brittany Cash is a Patron Services Specialist at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $54,268.
Outreach Nurse/Johnson
Jacque Stults holds the role of Outreach Nurse at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,244.
Environmental Health Specialist/Johnson
Michael Boothe is a Environmental Health Specialist at Johnson. 2021 total compensation came to $54,228.
Wastewater Treatment Crew Member II/Johnson
Lionel Barley works as a Wastewater Treatment Crew Member II for Johnson. Lionel earned $54,226 in 2024.
Training and Development Manager/Johnson
Grady Victory works as a Training and Development Manager for Johnson. Grady earned $54,223 in 2024.
Wastewater Treatment Crew Member I/Johnson
At Johnson, Charles Abney serves as a Wastewater Treatment Crew Member I. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,189.
Legal Support Specialist/Johnson
At Johnson, Katia Rivera Cobian serves as a Legal Support Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,185.
Cddo Quality Manager/Johnson
Sheri Kendall holds the role of Cddo Quality Manager at Johnson. In 2022, their total compensation was $54,176.
Patron Services Specialist/Johnson
Eden Pierce is a Patron Services Specialist at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $54,138.
Behavioral Health Specialist/Johnson
Larry Howe is a Behavioral Health Specialist at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $54,137.
Wastewater Treatment Crew Member I/Johnson
At Johnson, Aaron Brown serves as a Wastewater Treatment Crew Member I. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,114.
Behavioral Health Specialist/Johnson
Shayla Graham holds the role of Behavioral Health Specialist at Johnson. In 2024, their total compensation was $54,109.
Program Services Specialist/Johnson
Heather Miller is a Program Services Specialist at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $54,103.
Behavioral Health Specialist/Johnson
Gary Chandler works as a Behavioral Health Specialist for Johnson. Gary earned $54,094 in 2022.
Clinic Assistant/Johnson
At Johnson, Heather Bear serves as a Clinic Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,064.
Civilian Specialist/Johnson
Lauren Thompson is a Civilian Specialist at Johnson. 2022 total compensation came to $54,058.
Senior Clerk/Johnson
At Johnson, Abigail Minard serves as a Senior Clerk. Their 2022 pay totaled $54,035.
Warehouse Support I/Johnson
At Johnson, Andrew Luchen serves as a Warehouse Support I. Their 2024 pay totaled $54,020.
Assistant Grants Manager/Johnson
At Johnson, Racheal Wood serves as a Assistant Grants Manager. Their 2021 pay totaled $54,017.
Patron Services Specialist/Johnson
At Johnson, Jennifer Van Oosbree serves as a Patron Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,998.
Civilian Specialist/Johnson
Sarah Watson is a Civilian Specialist at Johnson. 2024 total compensation came to $53,994.
Civilian Specialist/Johnson
Ta Harms is a Civilian Specialist at Johnson. 2021 total compensation came to $53,982.
Records Clerk/Johnson
Stephanie Einspahr works as a Records Clerk for Johnson. Stephanie earned $53,970 in 2025.
Probation Intake Officer/Johnson
Viny Varnado is a Probation Intake Officer at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $53,968.
Community Employment Specialist/Johnson
At Johnson, Rose Bertine Mercier serves as a Community Employment Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $53,946.
Case Manager/Johnson
Kimberly Bruntzel holds the role of Case Manager at Johnson. In 2023, their total compensation was $53,906.
Paramedic/Johnson
Haley Finley Thorman is a Paramedic at Johnson. 2024 total compensation came to $53,903.
Detox Monitor/Johnson
Jennifer Burnight works as a Detox Monitor for Johnson. Jennifer earned $53,878 in 2023.
Patron Services Specialist/Johnson
Jessica Janzen works as a Patron Services Specialist for Johnson. Jessica earned $53,868 in 2025.
Civilian Specialist/Johnson
At Johnson, Sandra Scott serves as a Civilian Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $53,863.
Nutrition Volunteer Coordinator/Johnson
At Johnson, Hannah Eddins serves as a Nutrition Volunteer Coordinator. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,861.