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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Senior Direct Support Professional/Johnson
Melissa Espino holds the role of Senior Direct Support Professional at Johnson. In 2024, their total compensation was $52,691.
Forensic Autopsy Technician/Johnson
Joy Murphy works as a Forensic Autopsy Technician for Johnson. Joy earned $52,682 in 2025.
Support Clerk III/Johnson
Cara Duncan works as a Support Clerk III for Johnson. Cara earned $52,678 in 2025.
Library Acquisitions Clerk/Johnson
Lauren Byrd holds the role of Library Acquisitions Clerk at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $52,676.
Senior Direct Support Professional/Johnson
At Johnson, Leanna Shain serves as a Senior Direct Support Professional. Their 2022 pay totaled $52,660.
Receptionist/Johnson
Kristie Gillpatrick is a Receptionist at Johnson. 2022 total compensation came to $52,629.
Direct Support Professional/Johnson
Blanche Jones is a Direct Support Professional at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $52,625.
Senior Direct Support Professional/Johnson
Rhianna Mcdaniel holds the role of Senior Direct Support Professional at Johnson. In 2024, their total compensation was $52,614.
Customer Service Specialist/Johnson
Anna Aquino-Caldelas is a Customer Service Specialist at Johnson. 2023 total compensation came to $52,587.
Patron Services Specialist/Johnson
Alecia Gibler is a Patron Services Specialist at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $52,541.
Recording Maintenance Technician/Johnson
Delores Mcglothlin works as a Recording Maintenance Technician for Johnson. Delores earned $52,523 in 2024.
Deputy Sheriff/Johnson
At Johnson, Susan Pletz serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2024 pay totaled $52,483.
Direct Support Professional/Johnson
At Johnson, Kera Owens serves as a Direct Support Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,453.
Intake Coordinator/Johnson
Cheryl Wilcox holds the role of Intake Coordinator at Johnson. In 2021, their total compensation was $52,425.
Accounting Specialist/Johnson
Abigail Powers is a Accounting Specialist at Johnson. 2021 total compensation came to $52,423.
Warrants Specialist/Johnson
Juliana Sanjean holds the role of Warrants Specialist at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $52,421.
Treatment Assistant Superintendent/Johnson
Shane Eberspacher Harris is a Treatment Assistant Superintendent at Johnson. 2021 total compensation came to $52,419.
EMT/Johnson
Jessica Kolich works as a EMT for Johnson. Jessica earned $52,418 in 2023.
Senior Records Specialist/Johnson
Tavish Mckoon is a Senior Records Specialist at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $52,395.
Wastewater Treatment Crew Member I/Johnson
Richard Villalobos works as a Wastewater Treatment Crew Member I for Johnson. Richard earned $52,384 in 2025.
Assessment Officer/Johnson
Sarah Hedrick holds the role of Assessment Officer at Johnson. In 2021, their total compensation was $52,354.
Engagement Coordinator/Johnson
Ashley Tedder is a Engagement Coordinator at Johnson. 2021 total compensation came to $52,344.
Health Navigator/Johnson
Lisa Horyna holds the role of Health Navigator at Johnson. In 2022, their total compensation was $52,320.
Information Specialist/Johnson
Samantha Skahan holds the role of Information Specialist at Johnson. In 2023, their total compensation was $52,318.
Public Health Nurse/Johnson
Pola Wood holds the role of Public Health Nurse at Johnson. In 2022, their total compensation was $52,306.
Maintenance Technician/Johnson
Adam Vandekerkhove is a Maintenance Technician at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $52,300.
Branch Services Clerk/Johnson
At Johnson, Kaitlyn Silveira serves as a Branch Services Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,288.
Wastewater Treatment Crew Member II/Johnson
Kevin Boggs holds the role of Wastewater Treatment Crew Member II at Johnson. In 2021, their total compensation was $52,287.
Case Manager/Johnson
At Johnson, Delphine Nkweti serves as a Case Manager. Their 2022 pay totaled $52,255.
Civilian Specialist/Johnson
Gage Prothe holds the role of Civilian Specialist at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $52,248.
Emergency Communication Dispatcher Trainee/Johnson
Kaycie Smith works as a Emergency Communication Dispatcher Trainee for Johnson. Kaycie earned $52,233 in 2025.
Youth Information Specialist/Johnson
Emily Devore works as a Youth Information Specialist for Johnson. Emily earned $52,230 in 2023.
Senior Direct Support Professional/Johnson
Alejandrina Mcgraw works as a Senior Direct Support Professional for Johnson. Alejandrina earned $52,228 in 2025.
Nursing Supervisor/Johnson
Sherman Campbell works as a Nursing Supervisor for Johnson. Sherman earned $52,225 in 2025.
Eligibility and Options Specialist/Johnson
At Johnson, Leah Schroer serves as a Eligibility and Options Specialist. Their 2021 pay totaled $52,217.
Wastewater Treatment Crew Member I/Johnson
At Johnson, Travis Carter serves as a Wastewater Treatment Crew Member I. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,206.
Finance Coordinator/Housing Services/Johnson
Dawn Powers works as a Finance Coordinator/Housing Services for Johnson. Dawn earned $52,203 in 2023.
Billing Clerk/Johnson
Holli Beukel is a Billing Clerk at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $52,184.
Administrative Support III/Johnson
Catharine Luckey holds the role of Administrative Support III at Johnson. In 2021, their total compensation was $52,159.
Custodial Technician II/Johnson
At Johnson, Shannel Sharp serves as a Custodial Technician II. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,155.