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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Daytime Crisis Call Specialist/Johnson
Brooke Hatfield holds the role of Daytime Crisis Call Specialist at Johnson. In 2022, their total compensation was $51,128.
Deputy Sheriff/Johnson
Tyler Peet holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Johnson. In 2021, their total compensation was $51,111.
Motor Vehicle Lead Specialist/Johnson
Jessica Richardson works as a Motor Vehicle Lead Specialist for Johnson. Jessica earned $51,108 in 2021.
Transportation Officer/Johnson
At Johnson, Gay Rizza serves as a Transportation Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $51,106.
Wastewater Treatment Crew Member II/Johnson
Justin Hanes is a Wastewater Treatment Crew Member II at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $51,095.
Peer Support Driver/Johnson
Cynthia Martin holds the role of Peer Support Driver at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,080.
Motor Vehicle Specialist/Johnson
George Pepe works as a Motor Vehicle Specialist for Johnson. George earned $51,060 in 2025.
Behavioral Health Specialist/Johnson
At Johnson, Rubin Harden serves as a Behavioral Health Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,050.
Motor Vehicle Specialist/Johnson
Megan Drews works as a Motor Vehicle Specialist for Johnson. Megan earned $51,038 in 2021.
Youth Care Advisor II/Johnson
Shane Weitze is a Youth Care Advisor II at Johnson. 2021 total compensation came to $51,030.
Youth Care Advisor/Johnson
Sarahpheena Henry works as a Youth Care Advisor for Johnson. Sarahpheena earned $51,029 in 2021.
Direct Support Professional/Johnson
Danielle Harmon works as a Direct Support Professional for Johnson. Danielle earned $51,026 in 2025.
Senior Administrative Support/Johnson
Annette Weeden holds the role of Senior Administrative Support at Johnson. In 2021, their total compensation was $51,017.
Accounting Technician III/Johnson
Debbie Linder holds the role of Accounting Technician III at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,014.
Branch Services Clerk/Johnson
Lauren Hicks holds the role of Branch Services Clerk at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,002.
Bridge Crew Specialist/Johnson
Lucas Rutledge is a Bridge Crew Specialist at Johnson. 2024 total compensation came to $50,988.
Taxation Specialist/Johnson
Vanesa Oropeza is a Taxation Specialist at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $50,961.
Senior Direct Support Professional/Johnson
At Johnson, Benjamin Reinhart serves as a Senior Direct Support Professional. Their 2024 pay totaled $50,957.
Service Coordinator/Johnson
At Johnson, Daniel Mcgurn serves as a Service Coordinator. Their 2022 pay totaled $50,948.
Library Clerk/Johnson
Axel Fust holds the role of Library Clerk at Johnson. In 2024, their total compensation was $50,939.
Youth Information Specialist/Johnson
Brooke Kuhl works as a Youth Information Specialist for Johnson. Brooke earned $50,937 in 2023.
Library Clerk/Johnson
Julia Vanderwerff works as a Library Clerk for Johnson. Julia earned $50,927 in 2024.
Emergency Communications Specialist 1B/Johnson
At Johnson, Lisa Smith serves as a Emergency Communications Specialist 1B. Their 2021 pay totaled $50,914.
Land Records Technician/Johnson
Shannon Anderson is a Land Records Technician at Johnson. 2021 total compensation came to $50,901.
Road Maintenance Worker II/Johnson
Jerald Small is a Road Maintenance Worker II at Johnson. 2021 total compensation came to $50,853.
Paramedic/Johnson
Katelin Rodgers holds the role of Paramedic at Johnson. In 2023, their total compensation was $50,804.
Evidence Technician/Johnson
At Johnson, Mary Ireton serves as a Evidence Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $50,751.
Motor Vehicle Call Center Specialist/Johnson
At Johnson, Tamatha Gordon serves as a Motor Vehicle Call Center Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $50,743.
Custodial Technician II/Johnson
Cecil Longmire holds the role of Custodial Technician II at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,734.
Assistant Clerk of the Board/Johnson
At Johnson, Amanda Williams serves as a Assistant Clerk of the Board. Their 2023 pay totaled $50,710.
Assistant Clerk of the Board/Johnson
Danika Drake is a Assistant Clerk of the Board at Johnson. 2024 total compensation came to $50,707.
Quality Improvement Representative/Johnson
Lydia Longoria works as a Quality Improvement Representative for Johnson. Lydia earned $50,706 in 2023.
Data Entry Technician-Aging/Johnson
Brenna Trowbridge is a Data Entry Technician-Aging at Johnson. 2023 total compensation came to $50,691.
Case Manager/Johnson
Courtney Shaffer works as a Case Manager for Johnson. Courtney earned $50,668 in 2021.
Senior Records Specialist/Johnson
Diane Knisley is a Senior Records Specialist at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $50,668.
Tax Roll Specialist/Johnson
Chance Mulder is a Tax Roll Specialist at Johnson. 2022 total compensation came to $50,654.
Branch Services Clerk/Johnson
At Johnson, Mysha-Ta'Ti'Ana Phelps serves as a Branch Services Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $50,648.
Senior Direct Support Professional/Johnson
Monique Tolleston is a Senior Direct Support Professional at Johnson. 2023 total compensation came to $50,634.
Senior Clerk/Johnson
At Johnson, Cynthia Hallock serves as a Senior Clerk. Their 2021 pay totaled $50,625.
Juvenile Intake Specialist/Johnson
Jamie Fischer holds the role of Juvenile Intake Specialist at Johnson. In 2023, their total compensation was $50,620.