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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Clinical Program Aide/Johnson
Michelle Bloodgood is a Clinical Program Aide at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $57,241.
Case Manager/Johnson
Megan Merchlewitz works as a Case Manager for Johnson. Megan earned $57,234 in 2023.
Finance Manager/Johnson
At Johnson, Stacey Gerling serves as a Finance Manager. Their 2021 pay totaled $57,220.
Civilian Specialist/Johnson
Margaret Truitt is a Civilian Specialist at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $57,213.
Library Information Specialist/Johnson
Wendy Gish holds the role of Library Information Specialist at Johnson. In 2023, their total compensation was $57,192.
Service Coordinator/Johnson
Marie Daniels holds the role of Service Coordinator at Johnson. In 2021, their total compensation was $57,173.
Juvenile Intake Specialist/Johnson
Samantha Sextro is a Juvenile Intake Specialist at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $57,172.
Election Specialist/Johnson
At Johnson, Diane Burnett serves as a Election Specialist. Their 2021 pay totaled $57,135.
Accounting Assistant/Johnson
Sarah Thomason works as a Accounting Assistant for Johnson. Sarah earned $57,128 in 2022.
Criminal Investigator II/Johnson
William Burke holds the role of Criminal Investigator II at Johnson. In 2022, their total compensation was $57,122.
Line Cleaning & Inspection Crew Member III/Johnson
Mark Green is a Line Cleaning & Inspection Crew Member III at Johnson. 2024 total compensation came to $57,113.
Civilian Specialist/Johnson
Kizzie Brazil is a Civilian Specialist at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $57,105.
Residential Case Manager/Assessment Officer/Johnson
Dana Toth holds the role of Residential Case Manager/Assessment Officer at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,096.
Case Manager/Johnson
Deborah Ruder is a Case Manager at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $57,091.
Trial Assistant/Johnson
At Johnson, Emily Parker serves as a Trial Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,076.
Community Direct Support Professional/Johnson
Jaleel Carter holds the role of Community Direct Support Professional at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,073.
Wic Dietitian/Johnson
At Johnson, Nydia Smith serves as a Wic Dietitian. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,073.
Civilian Specialist/Johnson
At Johnson, Michele Shea serves as a Civilian Specialist. Their 2022 pay totaled $57,069.
Case Manager/Johnson
Samantha Goepfert works as a Case Manager for Johnson. Samantha earned $57,068 in 2025.
Case Manager/Johnson
Breanna Dworak holds the role of Case Manager at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,036.
Case Manager/Johnson
Heather Stewart holds the role of Case Manager at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,036.
Medical Records Specialist/Johnson
Gayle Gottschalk holds the role of Medical Records Specialist at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,035.
Billing Clerk/Johnson
Catherine Hosey is a Billing Clerk at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $57,034.
Direct Support Professional/Johnson
Penina Mcdiffett works as a Direct Support Professional for Johnson. Penina earned $57,027 in 2025.
Parent Support Specialist/Johnson
Molly Slaughter holds the role of Parent Support Specialist at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,993.
Direct Support Professional/Johnson
Winnie Williams is a Direct Support Professional at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $56,980.
Senior Secretary/Johnson
Laura Gibbs is a Senior Secretary at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $56,966.
Civilian Specialist/Johnson
Haley Wall-Vieira is a Civilian Specialist at Johnson. 2022 total compensation came to $56,945.
Case Manager/Johnson
Evan Meredith works as a Case Manager for Johnson. Evan earned $56,941 in 2025.
Patron Services Specialist/Johnson
Elizabeth Wilson holds the role of Patron Services Specialist at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,913.
Intake Coordinator/Johnson
Ada Schmitt works as a Intake Coordinator for Johnson. Ada earned $56,905 in 2024.
Case Manager/Johnson
At Johnson, Natalie Gartland serves as a Case Manager. Their 2024 pay totaled $56,904.
Senior Direct Support Professional/Johnson
Gregory Aslinger is a Senior Direct Support Professional at Johnson. 2021 total compensation came to $56,899.
Regional Librarian/Johnson
Charles Hower is a Regional Librarian at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $56,897.
Library Support Clerk/Johnson
Jacqueline Smee is a Library Support Clerk at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $56,892.
Administrative Assistant/Johnson
At Johnson, Sandra Scott serves as a Administrative Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $56,876.
Outreach Services Associate/Johnson
Lisa Stevenson holds the role of Outreach Services Associate at Johnson. In 2024, their total compensation was $56,870.
Line Cleaning & Inspection Crew Member/Johnson
Jared Cook holds the role of Line Cleaning & Inspection Crew Member at Johnson. In 2022, their total compensation was $56,860.
Applications Administrator/Johnson
Rachel Coldanghise holds the role of Applications Administrator at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,847.
Branch Services Clerk/Johnson
Sheryl Deiter works as a Branch Services Clerk for Johnson. Sheryl earned $56,846 in 2025.