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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Direct Support Professional/Johnson
Kenneth Njue holds the role of Direct Support Professional at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,157.
Admissions Coordinator/Johnson
Kelsey Coleman holds the role of Admissions Coordinator at Johnson. In 2023, their total compensation was $56,156.
Administrative Services Assistant III/Johnson
At Johnson, Joshua Bronis serves as a Administrative Services Assistant III. Their 2021 pay totaled $56,151.
Support Specialist II/Johnson
Shaun Tyler works as a Support Specialist II for Johnson. Shaun earned $56,146 in 2025.
Case Manager/Johnson
Morgan Ramsey holds the role of Case Manager at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,140.
Emergency Communications Specialist 1B/Johnson
Dustin Foster holds the role of Emergency Communications Specialist 1B at Johnson. In 2024, their total compensation was $56,127.
Case Manager/Johnson
Elizabeth Estridge works as a Case Manager for Johnson. Elizabeth earned $56,115 in 2025.
Direct Support Professional/Johnson
Marieke Twomey holds the role of Direct Support Professional at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,110.
Crisis Call Specialist/Johnson
Mackenzie Woodcock works as a Crisis Call Specialist for Johnson. Mackenzie earned $56,102 in 2025.
Public Health Nurse/Johnson
Janna Knight works as a Public Health Nurse for Johnson. Janna earned $56,069 in 2022.
Youth Information Specialist/Johnson
Madeline Bentley is a Youth Information Specialist at Johnson. 2023 total compensation came to $56,059.
Maker Services Coordinator/Johnson
Rees Purdom is a Maker Services Coordinator at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $56,045.
Outreach Services Coordinator/Johnson
At Johnson, John Darlington serves as a Outreach Services Coordinator. Their 2024 pay totaled $56,036.
Appraiser I/Johnson
At Johnson, Jessica Russell serves as a Appraiser I. Their 2025 pay totaled $56,035.
Floater Direct Support Professional/Johnson
Ahren Waldschmidt works as a Floater Direct Support Professional for Johnson. Ahren earned $56,013 in 2025.
Case Manager/Johnson
Savannah Ruiz works as a Case Manager for Johnson. Savannah earned $56,003 in 2024.
Information Specialist/Johnson
Andrew Erickson works as a Information Specialist for Johnson. Andrew earned $55,990 in 2023.
Administrative Assistant/Johnson
Piia Perales is a Administrative Assistant at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $55,973.
Library Information Specialist/Johnson
Matthew Crist works as a Library Information Specialist for Johnson. Matthew earned $55,959 in 2023.
Program Manager/Johnson
Melissa Hudelson holds the role of Program Manager at Johnson. In 2024, their total compensation was $55,949.
Accounting Assistant/Johnson
Monica Martinez is a Accounting Assistant at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $55,934.
Recording Maintenance Technician/Johnson
Stephenie Hardaway is a Recording Maintenance Technician at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $55,911.
Mental Health Clinician/Johnson
Chastity Nichols holds the role of Mental Health Clinician at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $55,904.
Operations Technician/Johnson
Rochelle Little holds the role of Operations Technician at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $55,901.
Youth Care Advisor II/Johnson
Patricia Miller is a Youth Care Advisor II at Johnson. 2021 total compensation came to $55,895.
Deputy Sheriff/Johnson
Jacob Sykes holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $55,875.
Communications Specialist/Johnson
At Johnson, Heather Dewitt serves as a Communications Specialist. Their 2022 pay totaled $55,873.
Senior Secretary/Johnson
At Johnson, Claudia Lee serves as a Senior Secretary. Their 2023 pay totaled $55,870.
Youth Information Specialist/Johnson
Michelle Ranney works as a Youth Information Specialist for Johnson. Michelle earned $55,864 in 2023.
EMT/Johnson
Shelby Cayton works as a EMT for Johnson. Shelby earned $55,857 in 2022.
Master Deputy/Johnson
At Johnson, Eric Wright serves as a Master Deputy. Their 2022 pay totaled $55,827.
Civilian Specialist/Johnson
At Johnson, Taylor Swanson serves as a Civilian Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $55,812.
Youth Correctional Advisor/Johnson
Sarahpheena Henry works as a Youth Correctional Advisor for Johnson. Sarahpheena earned $55,804 in 2022.
Correctional Advisor/Johnson
Tiffany Hill is a Correctional Advisor at Johnson. 2021 total compensation came to $55,803.
Civilian Specialist/Johnson
Davon Selectman holds the role of Civilian Specialist at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $55,795.
Senior Customer Service Specialist/Johnson
At Johnson, Sierra Contreras serves as a Senior Customer Service Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $55,787.
Case Manager/Johnson
Alec Ryan holds the role of Case Manager at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $55,784.
Victim Advocate/Johnson
Haley Wall-Vieira is a Victim Advocate at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $55,782.
Civilian Specialist/Johnson
Alexis Elbertai holds the role of Civilian Specialist at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $55,770.
Community Employment Specialist/Johnson
Sandra Griffiths works as a Community Employment Specialist for Johnson. Sandra earned $55,766 in 2024.