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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Elementary Coordinating Librarian/Johnson
Melanie Fuemmeler holds the role of Elementary Coordinating Librarian at Johnson. In 2023, their total compensation was $84,555.
Deputy Sheriff/Johnson
Sarah Swade is a Deputy Sheriff at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $84,512.
Deputy Sheriff/Johnson
At Johnson, Jacob Bueker serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2022 pay totaled $84,504.
Social Worker/Johnson
Amy Marks works as a Social Worker for Johnson. Amy earned $84,490 in 2025.
Technical Support Analyst II/Johnson
At Johnson, Shon Smith serves as a Technical Support Analyst II. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,466.
Deputy Sheriff/Johnson
Whitley Tolar is a Deputy Sheriff at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $84,459.
Paramedic/Johnson
Christopher Clayton works as a Paramedic for Johnson. Christopher earned $84,450 in 2022.
Program Operations Manager/Johnson
Shannon Goebel is a Program Operations Manager at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $84,418.
Lan Analyst II/Johnson
At Johnson, Colton Bumstead serves as a Lan Analyst II. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,402.
Business Operations Supervisor/Johnson
Christine Wilkerson works as a Business Operations Supervisor for Johnson. Christine earned $84,392 in 2025.
Assistant District Attorney II/Johnson
Aubrey Sample is a Assistant District Attorney II at Johnson. 2021 total compensation came to $84,375.
Deputy Sheriff/Johnson
At Johnson, Jacob Huff serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2022 pay totaled $84,310.
Operations Supervisor/Johnson
At Johnson, Chris Shelton serves as a Operations Supervisor. Their 2023 pay totaled $84,267.
Sergeant/Johnson
Matthew Barney is a Sergeant at Johnson. 2021 total compensation came to $84,219.
Operations Manager Aaa/Johnson
At Johnson, Carol Colnar serves as a Operations Manager Aaa. Their 2021 pay totaled $84,198.
Assistant Circulation Services Manager/Johnson
Abigail Minard works as a Assistant Circulation Services Manager for Johnson. Abigail earned $84,197 in 2025.
Center Team Program Manager/Johnson
Jill Reed works as a Center Team Program Manager for Johnson. Jill earned $84,185 in 2025.
Senior Contract Administrator/Johnson
Austin Harkrader is a Senior Contract Administrator at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $84,184.
EMT/Johnson
At Johnson, Nicholas Swanger serves as a EMT. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,162.
Office Manager/Johnson
At Johnson, Jennifer Waters serves as a Office Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,154.
Act Direct Care Supervisor/Johnson
At Johnson, Robert Austin serves as a Act Direct Care Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,109.
Information Services Manager/Johnson
Kinsley Riggs works as a Information Services Manager for Johnson. Kinsley earned $84,108 in 2021.
Branch Operations Manager/Johnson
At Johnson, Ashley Whitham serves as a Branch Operations Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,093.
Mental Health Clinician/Johnson
William Massey works as a Mental Health Clinician for Johnson. William earned $84,071 in 2025.
Wic Program Manager/Johnson
Laura Grimmett is a Wic Program Manager at Johnson. 2021 total compensation came to $84,068.
Operations Supervisor/Johnson
Ermalina Greenhalgh holds the role of Operations Supervisor at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,030.
Deputy Sheriff/Johnson
Jameson Stukes works as a Deputy Sheriff for Johnson. Jameson earned $84,027 in 2025.
Civilian Specialist/Johnson
John Perdue holds the role of Civilian Specialist at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,008.
Deputy Sheriff/Johnson
Tenka Stringer is a Deputy Sheriff at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $84,002.
Branch Operations Manager/Johnson
Deveron Tillotson holds the role of Branch Operations Manager at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,997.
Branch Manager/Johnson
Kenneth Werne works as a Branch Manager for Johnson. Kenneth earned $83,958 in 2021.
Deputy Sheriff/Johnson
Cara Holden is a Deputy Sheriff at Johnson. 2022 total compensation came to $83,955.
Paramedic/Johnson
Johana Baughn is a Paramedic at Johnson. 2024 total compensation came to $83,944.
Regional Coordinator/Johnson
Kyle Blanz holds the role of Regional Coordinator at Johnson. In 2021, their total compensation was $83,943.
EMS Training Captain/Johnson
William Hogan works as a EMS Training Captain for Johnson. William earned $83,933 in 2023.
Collections Foreman/Johnson
At Johnson, Chase Wallander serves as a Collections Foreman. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,867.
Paramedic/Johnson
Zachary Harris is a Paramedic at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $83,850.
Legal Support Supervisor/Johnson
At Johnson, Laura Probst serves as a Legal Support Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,845.
Deputy Sheriff/Johnson
Cindy Peralta works as a Deputy Sheriff for Johnson. Cindy earned $83,834 in 2025.
Population Health Specialist/Johnson
Donald Okonta is a Population Health Specialist at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $83,833.