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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Mental Health Clinician/Johnson
Talita Leikam holds the role of Mental Health Clinician at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,632.
Deputy Sheriff/Johnson
Zachary Thompson works as a Deputy Sheriff for Johnson. Zachary earned $79,628 in 2022.
Motor Vehicle Supervisor/Johnson
Deann Vaughn holds the role of Motor Vehicle Supervisor at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,602.
Nutrition Program Manager/Johnson
Stephany Ikpe works as a Nutrition Program Manager for Johnson. Stephany earned $79,574 in 2024.
Shift Supervisor/Johnson
Larisha Graves is a Shift Supervisor at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $79,566.
Systems Administrator/Johnson
Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx is a Systems Administrator at Johnson. 2023 total compensation came to $79,525.
Correctional Advisor II/Johnson
Torrey Meade is a Correctional Advisor II at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $79,496.
Paramedic/Johnson
At Johnson, Allison Thomas serves as a Paramedic. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,494.
Shift Supervisor/Johnson
Brandon Senda works as a Shift Supervisor for Johnson. Brandon earned $79,489 in 2025.
Deputy Sheriff/Johnson
Graham Naudet works as a Deputy Sheriff for Johnson. Graham earned $79,480 in 2025.
Employee Experience Consultant/Johnson
Gina Gimbel is a Employee Experience Consultant at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $79,479.
Health Educator/Johnson
Nicole Brown is a Health Educator at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $79,474.
Deputy Sheriff/Johnson
At Johnson, Jonathan Horveath serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,467.
Deputy Sheriff/Johnson
At Johnson, Andrew Sprague serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,466.
Maintenance Specialist/Johnson
Austin Hawkins is a Maintenance Specialist at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $79,430.
System Administrator I/Johnson
Anthony Hall works as a System Administrator I for Johnson. Anthony earned $79,428 in 2022.
Deputy Sheriff/Johnson
Darien Willis is a Deputy Sheriff at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $79,395.
Senior Maintenance Technician/Johnson
Brenton Monroe is a Senior Maintenance Technician at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $79,369.
Paramedic/Johnson
Catherine Williamson holds the role of Paramedic at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,310.
Medicolegal (Medical) Death Investigator III/Johnson
At Johnson, Abigail Smith serves as a Medicolegal (Medical) Death Investigator III. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,270.
Major/Johnson
Richard Newson is a Major at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $79,239.
Support Services Supervisor/Johnson
Kelly Young holds the role of Support Services Supervisor at Johnson. In 2024, their total compensation was $79,231.
Deputy Sheriff/Johnson
David Laird works as a Deputy Sheriff for Johnson. David earned $79,217 in 2025.
Business Analyst/Johnson
At Johnson, Janet Leitner serves as a Business Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $79,207.
Deputy Sheriff/Johnson
Stephen Gurney is a Deputy Sheriff at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $79,185.
Election Manager/Johnson
Eric Rauscher is a Election Manager at Johnson. 2022 total compensation came to $79,163.
Appraiser I/Johnson
At Johnson, Alex Stewart serves as a Appraiser I. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,159.
Evidence Based Practices Specialist/Johnson
Jordan Schartz holds the role of Evidence Based Practices Specialist at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,158.
Health Supports Assistant/Johnson
Nancy Vasquez is a Health Supports Assistant at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $79,127.
Care and Treatment Paralegal/Johnson
Jill Cochran holds the role of Care and Treatment Paralegal at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,069.
Elections Technology Specialist/Johnson
Dillon Waugh works as a Elections Technology Specialist for Johnson. Dillon earned $79,050 in 2025.
Senior Maintenance Technician/Johnson
Justin Nelson is a Senior Maintenance Technician at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $79,026.
Deputy Sheriff/Johnson
Connor Hasz holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,011.
Act Service Coordinator/Johnson
Shelby O'Brien is a Act Service Coordinator at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $79,009.
Deputy Sheriff/Johnson
Justin Hoffman holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,003.
Deputy Sheriff/Johnson
Mariana Alvey holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $78,991.
Vocational Counselor/Johnson
Sharon Morris holds the role of Vocational Counselor at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $78,977.
Public Health Nurse - Lead/Johnson
Hannah Garcia holds the role of Public Health Nurse - Lead at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $78,928.
Senior Maintenance Technician/Johnson
At Johnson, Jeffrey Lane serves as a Senior Maintenance Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $78,924.
Collections Foreman/Johnson
Robert Perrin holds the role of Collections Foreman at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $78,912.