Matalyn Higley
Team Leader/Johnson
2025 total comp
$65,479
- Base pay
- $65,479
- Overtime
- $0
- Other pay
- $0
- Benefits
- $0
- Total compensation
- $65,479
Matalyn Higley works as a Team Leader for Johnson. Matalyn earned $65,479 in 2025.
Johnson County, Kansas / Johnson
Agency file
Johnson
Source file: Johnson County, Kansas — Employee Pay / ingested Jun 19, 2026
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.
- Year
- 2025
- Total payroll
- $306.8M
- Employees
- 4,297
- Median total
- $67,585
- Highest record
- $386,317
What the records show
Compensation analytics
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
Salary distribution
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.
Average pay composition
- Base — $71,392 (100%)
- Overtime — $0 (0%)
- Other — $0 (0%)
- Benefits — $0 (0%)
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.
Pay percentiles
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).
Largest job titles
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
Year over year
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
Employees
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Charles Hoggatt
Sign Technician/Johnson
2025 total comp
$65,478
- Base pay
- $65,478
- Overtime
- $0
- Other pay
- $0
- Benefits
- $0
- Total compensation
- $65,478
Charles Hoggatt works as a Sign Technician for Johnson. Charles earned $65,478 in 2025.
Felisha Brown
Field Intensive Supervision Officer I/Johnson
2025 total comp
$65,473
- Base pay
- $65,473
- Overtime
- $0
- Other pay
- $0
- Benefits
- $0
- Total compensation
- $65,473
Felisha Brown holds the role of Field Intensive Supervision Officer I at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,473.
Hayley Schmuck
Civilian Specialist/Johnson
2023 total comp
$65,470
- Base pay
- $65,470
- Overtime
- $0
- Other pay
- $0
- Benefits
- $0
- Total compensation
- $65,470
At Johnson, Hayley Schmuck serves as a Civilian Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $65,470.
Lisa Horyna
Accessibility Case Manager/Johnson
2025 total comp
$65,469
- Base pay
- $65,469
- Overtime
- $0
- Other pay
- $0
- Benefits
- $0
- Total compensation
- $65,469
Lisa Horyna holds the role of Accessibility Case Manager at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,469.
Timothy Kruse
Community Prevention Coordinator/Johnson
2025 total comp
$65,437
- Base pay
- $65,437
- Overtime
- $0
- Other pay
- $0
- Benefits
- $0
- Total compensation
- $65,437
Timothy Kruse holds the role of Community Prevention Coordinator at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,437.
Eric Anderson
Correctional Advisor/Johnson
2025 total comp
$65,434
- Base pay
- $65,434
- Overtime
- $0
- Other pay
- $0
- Benefits
- $0
- Total compensation
- $65,434
Eric Anderson holds the role of Correctional Advisor at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,434.
Wyatt Popejoy
EMT/Johnson
2025 total comp
$65,430
- Base pay
- $65,430
- Overtime
- $0
- Other pay
- $0
- Benefits
- $0
- Total compensation
- $65,430
Wyatt Popejoy works as a EMT for Johnson. Wyatt earned $65,430 in 2025.
Kenneth Jones
Housing Inspector/Johnson
2025 total comp
$65,429
- Base pay
- $65,429
- Overtime
- $0
- Other pay
- $0
- Benefits
- $0
- Total compensation
- $65,429
At Johnson, Kenneth Jones serves as a Housing Inspector. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,429.
Gabriel Miller
Deputy Sheriff/Johnson
2025 total comp
$65,411
- Base pay
- $65,411
- Overtime
- $0
- Other pay
- $0
- Benefits
- $0
- Total compensation
- $65,411
At Johnson, Gabriel Miller serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,411.
Jill Zink
Senior Administrative Assistant/Johnson
2025 total comp
$65,403
- Base pay
- $65,403
- Overtime
- $0
- Other pay
- $0
- Benefits
- $0
- Total compensation
- $65,403
At Johnson, Jill Zink serves as a Senior Administrative Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,403.
Karsen Koziol
Facilities Project Manager I/Johnson
2025 total comp
$65,398
- Base pay
- $65,398
- Overtime
- $0
- Other pay
- $0
- Benefits
- $0
- Total compensation
- $65,398
Karsen Koziol is a Facilities Project Manager I at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $65,398.
Veronica Lopez
Deputy Sheriff/Johnson
2025 total comp
$65,398
- Base pay
- $65,398
- Overtime
- $0
- Other pay
- $0
- Benefits
- $0
- Total compensation
- $65,398
Veronica Lopez works as a Deputy Sheriff for Johnson. Veronica earned $65,398 in 2025.
Sherri Espinoza
Senior Administrative Support/Johnson
2025 total comp
$65,396
- Base pay
- $65,396
- Overtime
- $0
- Other pay
- $0
- Benefits
- $0
- Total compensation
- $65,396
Sherri Espinoza is a Senior Administrative Support at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $65,396.
Jeremey Biles
Road Maintenance Crew Leader/Johnson
2025 total comp
$65,394
- Base pay
- $65,394
- Overtime
- $0
- Other pay
- $0
- Benefits
- $0
- Total compensation
- $65,394
At Johnson, Jeremey Biles serves as a Road Maintenance Crew Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,394.
Jed Delagardelle
Deputy Sheriff/Johnson
2021 total comp
$65,373
- Base pay
- $65,373
- Overtime
- $0
- Other pay
- $0
- Benefits
- $0
- Total compensation
- $65,373
Jed Delagardelle holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Johnson. In 2021, their total compensation was $65,373.
Marlene Her
Accounting Support III/Johnson
2025 total comp
$65,358
- Base pay
- $65,358
- Overtime
- $0
- Other pay
- $0
- Benefits
- $0
- Total compensation
- $65,358
Marlene Her holds the role of Accounting Support III at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,358.
Melonie Porter
Youth Correctional Advisor II/Johnson
2025 total comp
$65,355
- Base pay
- $65,355
- Overtime
- $0
- Other pay
- $0
- Benefits
- $0
- Total compensation
- $65,355
Melonie Porter holds the role of Youth Correctional Advisor II at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,355.
Kyle Frankland
EMS Stock Clerk/Johnson
2025 total comp
$65,344
- Base pay
- $65,344
- Overtime
- $0
- Other pay
- $0
- Benefits
- $0
- Total compensation
- $65,344
At Johnson, Kyle Frankland serves as a EMS Stock Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,344.
Lydia Tanui
Direct Support Professional/Johnson
2025 total comp
$65,335
- Base pay
- $65,335
- Overtime
- $0
- Other pay
- $0
- Benefits
- $0
- Total compensation
- $65,335
Lydia Tanui holds the role of Direct Support Professional at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,335.
Terry Hope
Master Deputy/Johnson
2024 total comp
$65,320
- Base pay
- $65,320
- Overtime
- $0
- Other pay
- $0
- Benefits
- $0
- Total compensation
- $65,320
Terry Hope works as a Master Deputy for Johnson. Terry earned $65,320 in 2024.
Ashley Stevenson
Direct Support Professional/Johnson
2024 total comp
$65,315
- Base pay
- $65,315
- Overtime
- $0
- Other pay
- $0
- Benefits
- $0
- Total compensation
- $65,315
At Johnson, Ashley Stevenson serves as a Direct Support Professional. Their 2024 pay totaled $65,315.
Tatiana Johnson
Deputy Sheriff/Johnson
2025 total comp
$65,310
- Base pay
- $65,310
- Overtime
- $0
- Other pay
- $0
- Benefits
- $0
- Total compensation
- $65,310
Tatiana Johnson works as a Deputy Sheriff for Johnson. Tatiana earned $65,310 in 2025.
Elizabeth Garrett
Crisis Call Specialist/Johnson
2025 total comp
$65,306
- Base pay
- $65,306
- Overtime
- $0
- Other pay
- $0
- Benefits
- $0
- Total compensation
- $65,306
Elizabeth Garrett holds the role of Crisis Call Specialist at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,306.
Taylor Silva
EMT/Johnson
2024 total comp
$65,300
- Base pay
- $65,300
- Overtime
- $0
- Other pay
- $0
- Benefits
- $0
- Total compensation
- $65,300
Taylor Silva holds the role of EMT at Johnson. In 2024, their total compensation was $65,300.
Clinton Atkin
Road Maintenance Worker II/Johnson
2025 total comp
$65,256
- Base pay
- $65,256
- Overtime
- $0
- Other pay
- $0
- Benefits
- $0
- Total compensation
- $65,256
At Johnson, Clinton Atkin serves as a Road Maintenance Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,256.
Caroline Garcia
EMT/Johnson
2024 total comp
$65,230
- Base pay
- $65,230
- Overtime
- $0
- Other pay
- $0
- Benefits
- $0
- Total compensation
- $65,230
Caroline Garcia holds the role of EMT at Johnson. In 2024, their total compensation was $65,230.
Isaac Jenkins
Forensic Scientist Trainee/Johnson
2025 total comp
$65,229
- Base pay
- $65,229
- Overtime
- $0
- Other pay
- $0
- Benefits
- $0
- Total compensation
- $65,229
Isaac Jenkins works as a Forensic Scientist Trainee for Johnson. Isaac earned $65,229 in 2025.
Daijah Sanders
Case Manager/Johnson
2025 total comp
$65,228
- Base pay
- $65,228
- Overtime
- $0
- Other pay
- $0
- Benefits
- $0
- Total compensation
- $65,228
At Johnson, Daijah Sanders serves as a Case Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,228.
Jennifer Keating
Intensive Supervision Officer II/Johnson
2022 total comp
$65,227
- Base pay
- $65,227
- Overtime
- $0
- Other pay
- $0
- Benefits
- $0
- Total compensation
- $65,227
Jennifer Keating works as a Intensive Supervision Officer II for Johnson. Jennifer earned $65,227 in 2022.
Joshuah Drake
Bridge Crew Foreman/Johnson
2025 total comp
$65,218
- Base pay
- $65,218
- Overtime
- $0
- Other pay
- $0
- Benefits
- $0
- Total compensation
- $65,218
Joshuah Drake holds the role of Bridge Crew Foreman at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,218.
Michelle Bregel
Criminal History Specialist II/Johnson
2025 total comp
$65,206
- Base pay
- $65,206
- Overtime
- $0
- Other pay
- $0
- Benefits
- $0
- Total compensation
- $65,206
Michelle Bregel works as a Criminal History Specialist II for Johnson. Michelle earned $65,206 in 2025.
Lucas Kurz
Service Coordinator/Johnson
2025 total comp
$65,189
- Base pay
- $65,189
- Overtime
- $0
- Other pay
- $0
- Benefits
- $0
- Total compensation
- $65,189
Lucas Kurz is a Service Coordinator at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $65,189.
Yolanda Neale-Gonzalez
Deputy Sheriff/Johnson
2025 total comp
$65,166
- Base pay
- $65,166
- Overtime
- $0
- Other pay
- $0
- Benefits
- $0
- Total compensation
- $65,166
At Johnson, Yolanda Neale-Gonzalez serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,166.
Alexis Kuehl
EMT/Johnson
2025 total comp
$65,156
- Base pay
- $65,156
- Overtime
- $0
- Other pay
- $0
- Benefits
- $0
- Total compensation
- $65,156
Alexis Kuehl holds the role of EMT at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,156.
Sherry Closterman
Staff Development Specialist/Johnson
2021 total comp
$65,156
- Base pay
- $65,156
- Overtime
- $0
- Other pay
- $0
- Benefits
- $0
- Total compensation
- $65,156
Sherry Closterman works as a Staff Development Specialist for Johnson. Sherry earned $65,156 in 2021.
Noah Willis
Direct Support Professional/Johnson
2025 total comp
$65,151
- Base pay
- $65,151
- Overtime
- $0
- Other pay
- $0
- Benefits
- $0
- Total compensation
- $65,151
Noah Willis holds the role of Direct Support Professional at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,151.
Jovita Garcia
Transportation Officer/Johnson
2025 total comp
$65,144
- Base pay
- $65,144
- Overtime
- $0
- Other pay
- $0
- Benefits
- $0
- Total compensation
- $65,144
Jovita Garcia holds the role of Transportation Officer at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,144.
Case Lucchi
Behavioral Health Specialist/Johnson
2023 total comp
$65,144
- Base pay
- $65,144
- Overtime
- $0
- Other pay
- $0
- Benefits
- $0
- Total compensation
- $65,144
Case Lucchi works as a Behavioral Health Specialist for Johnson. Case earned $65,144 in 2023.
Laura Klempnauer
Permit Technician/Johnson
2025 total comp
$65,143
- Base pay
- $65,143
- Overtime
- $0
- Other pay
- $0
- Benefits
- $0
- Total compensation
- $65,143
Laura Klempnauer works as a Permit Technician for Johnson. Laura earned $65,143 in 2025.