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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Wastewater Treatment Crew Member I/Johnson
At Johnson, John Hiatt serves as a Wastewater Treatment Crew Member I. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,580.
Deputy Sheriff/Johnson
At Johnson, Joseph Morgan serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2024 pay totaled $2,541.
Appraiser II/Johnson
At Johnson, Rebecca Roberts serves as a Appraiser II. Their 2023 pay totaled $2,516.
Service Coordinator/Johnson
Krystal Phelps works as a Service Coordinator for Johnson. Krystal earned $2,516 in 2024.
Direct Support Professional/Johnson
Wise Hansen is a Direct Support Professional at Johnson. 2024 total compensation came to $2,507.
Direct Support Professional/Johnson
Don Carter is a Direct Support Professional at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $2,503.
Deputy Sheriff/Johnson
Aaron Periman is a Deputy Sheriff at Johnson. 2021 total compensation came to $2,467.
Emergency Communications Specialist 1B/Johnson
Zacheriah Garcia works as a Emergency Communications Specialist 1B for Johnson. Zacheriah earned $2,455 in 2022.
Youth Correctional Advisor/Johnson
Ryan Reynolds is a Youth Correctional Advisor at Johnson. 2023 total compensation came to $2,454.
Direct Support Professional/Johnson
At Johnson, Lesley Lukenbill serves as a Direct Support Professional. Their 2024 pay totaled $2,447.
Election Support/Johnson
At Johnson, Stephanie Goddard serves as a Election Support. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,443.
Grounds Specialist/Johnson
Daniel Hilyard holds the role of Grounds Specialist at Johnson. In 2023, their total compensation was $2,404.
Emergency Communications Specialist 1B/Johnson
Stephen Fisher is a Emergency Communications Specialist 1B at Johnson. 2022 total compensation came to $2,392.
Mental Health Clinician/Johnson
At Johnson, Anna Mccune serves as a Mental Health Clinician. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,390.
Airport Maintenance Specialist I/Johnson
Tory Rice is a Airport Maintenance Specialist I at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $2,383.
Ycsc Behavioral Health Specialist/Johnson
Andrea Davis is a Ycsc Behavioral Health Specialist at Johnson. 2024 total compensation came to $2,354.
Civilian Specialist/Johnson
Andrew Broockerd is a Civilian Specialist at Johnson. 2021 total compensation came to $2,350.
Senior Direct Support Professional/Johnson
Sonja Boyd holds the role of Senior Direct Support Professional at Johnson. In 2022, their total compensation was $2,344.
Road Maintenance Trainee/Johnson
Kyle Pruente works as a Road Maintenance Trainee for Johnson. Kyle earned $2,335 in 2023.
Nutrition Food Assistant/Johnson
Joyce Jenkins holds the role of Nutrition Food Assistant at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,332.
Election Support/Johnson
At Johnson, Susan Welsh-Owens serves as a Election Support. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,325.
Floater Direct Support Professional/Johnson
At Johnson, Jocelyn Carmona serves as a Floater Direct Support Professional. Their 2023 pay totaled $2,324.
Direct Support Professional/Johnson
Kellie Wakefield works as a Direct Support Professional for Johnson. Kellie earned $2,315 in 2025.
Mental Health Nurse/Johnson
Leonelle Hans Teopaco holds the role of Mental Health Nurse at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,235.
Finance Manager/Johnson
At Johnson, Vania Gladney serves as a Finance Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,222.
Case Manager/Johnson
Taylor Poindexter is a Case Manager at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $2,210.
Hazardous Materials Technician/Johnson
Tanner Brown works as a Hazardous Materials Technician for Johnson. Tanner earned $2,195 in 2023.
Election Support/Johnson
Lynn Christian is a Election Support at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $2,189.
Direct Support Professional/Johnson
Joyce Waringa holds the role of Direct Support Professional at Johnson. In 2024, their total compensation was $2,188.
Nutrition Food Assistant/Johnson
Karen Penland works as a Nutrition Food Assistant for Johnson. Karen earned $2,182 in 2023.
Peer Support Driver/Johnson
Bradley Ozenberger holds the role of Peer Support Driver at Johnson. In 2024, their total compensation was $2,173.
Commissioner, 3Rd District/Johnson
Steven Klika works as a Commissioner, 3Rd District for Johnson. Steven earned $2,171 in 2021.
Commissioner, 6Th District/Johnson
At Johnson, Michael Brown serves as a Commissioner, 6Th District. Their 2021 pay totaled $2,171.
Commissioner, 2Nd District/Johnson
James Allen works as a Commissioner, 2Nd District for Johnson. James earned $2,171 in 2021.
Direct Support Professional/Johnson
Zawadi Twizele works as a Direct Support Professional for Johnson. Zawadi earned $2,148 in 2023.
Deputy Sheriff/Johnson
At Johnson, Alberto Bernardino Cervantes serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2022 pay totaled $2,145.
Paramedic/Johnson
At Johnson, Taylor Reynolds serves as a Paramedic. Their 2024 pay totaled $2,124.
Line Repair Construction Crew Member I/Johnson
Colby Rockers holds the role of Line Repair Construction Crew Member I at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,077.
Substance Abuse Counselor/Johnson
Jon Aldrete holds the role of Substance Abuse Counselor at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,048.
Custodial Technician II/Johnson
Ludys Velasquez holds the role of Custodial Technician II at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,043.