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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Solid Waste Management and Compliance Lead/Johnson
Eric Nelson holds the role of Solid Waste Management and Compliance Lead at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $78,102.
Senior Direct Support Professional/Johnson
Lori Prather is a Senior Direct Support Professional at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $78,101.
Youth Correctional Advisor II/Johnson
Andrea Castleberry is a Youth Correctional Advisor II at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $78,094.
Senior Direct Support Professional/Johnson
Elaine Garcia is a Senior Direct Support Professional at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $78,047.
Direct Support Professional/Johnson
At Johnson, Josephine Muthoka serves as a Direct Support Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $78,004.
Intensive Supervision Officer II/Johnson
Lacey Cuevas works as a Intensive Supervision Officer II for Johnson. Lacey earned $77,988 in 2025.
Paramedic/Johnson
Cathleen Mcfadden is a Paramedic at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $77,986.
Paramedic/Johnson
Shannon Pancake works as a Paramedic for Johnson. Shannon earned $77,963 in 2025.
Trial Assistant/Johnson
Kimberly Jackson is a Trial Assistant at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $77,925.
Office Supervisor/Johnson
At Johnson, Amy Young serves as a Office Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,909.
Forensic Scientist/Johnson
At Johnson, Morgan Ewing serves as a Forensic Scientist. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,889.
Facilities Project Manager II/Johnson
Abby Mencanin holds the role of Facilities Project Manager II at Johnson. In 2022, their total compensation was $77,873.
Customer Service Operations Analyst/Johnson
At Johnson, Carol Petrehn serves as a Customer Service Operations Analyst. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,848.
Wastewater Treatment Crew Member III/Johnson
Jesse Rodriguez holds the role of Wastewater Treatment Crew Member III at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,834.
Mental Health Clinician/Johnson
Elizabeth Ekis works as a Mental Health Clinician for Johnson. Elizabeth earned $77,804 in 2024.
Senior Maintenance Technician/Johnson
Douglas Hoffman works as a Senior Maintenance Technician for Johnson. Douglas earned $77,796 in 2025.
Deputy Sheriff/Johnson
Luis Portillo holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,781.
Deputy Sheriff/Johnson
Nicholas Glorioso holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,768.
Regional Librarian/Johnson
At Johnson, Melody Kinnamon serves as a Regional Librarian. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,736.
Direct Support Professional/Johnson
Djenabou Balde is a Direct Support Professional at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $77,721.
Wastewater Treatment Crew Member III/Johnson
At Johnson, Matej Batinic serves as a Wastewater Treatment Crew Member III. Their 2024 pay totaled $77,678.
Deputy Sheriff/Johnson
Kadyn Humphrey is a Deputy Sheriff at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $77,675.
Airport Maintenance Specialist III/Johnson
Wyatt Hoggatt works as a Airport Maintenance Specialist III for Johnson. Wyatt earned $77,675 in 2025.
Team Leader/Johnson
Susan Waeltermann works as a Team Leader for Johnson. Susan earned $77,667 in 2024.
House Arrest Officer/Johnson
Desiree Garrett holds the role of House Arrest Officer at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,638.
Case Manager/Johnson
Robert Jones is a Case Manager at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $77,613.
Team Leader/Johnson
Rhoda Gosling is a Team Leader at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $77,601.
Civilian Specialist/Johnson
David Harsh holds the role of Civilian Specialist at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,584.
Senior Maintenance Technician/Johnson
Mark Gilmore works as a Senior Maintenance Technician for Johnson. Mark earned $77,584 in 2025.
Assessment Officer/Johnson
Timothy Furlong is a Assessment Officer at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $77,575.
Behavorial Health Specialist/Johnson
Bailee Irwin is a Behavorial Health Specialist at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $77,575.
Community Program Coordinator/Johnson
At Johnson, Becky Seidler serves as a Community Program Coordinator. Their 2022 pay totaled $77,572.
Mental Health Clinician/Johnson
Lauren Bishop works as a Mental Health Clinician for Johnson. Lauren earned $77,556 in 2025.
Case Manager/Johnson
Leah Haake is a Case Manager at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $77,556.
Deputy Sheriff/Johnson
At Johnson, Bjorn Molvik serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,546.
Custodial Supervisor/Johnson
Andrea Leggett works as a Custodial Supervisor for Johnson. Andrea earned $77,540 in 2025.
Lieutenant/Johnson
Robert Bergholz holds the role of Lieutenant at Johnson. In 2021, their total compensation was $77,540.
Senior Fleet Mechanic/Johnson
Jared Chalender is a Senior Fleet Mechanic at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $77,538.
Line Cleaning & Inspection Crew Leader/Johnson
Edward Mckinney is a Line Cleaning & Inspection Crew Leader at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $77,525.
Paramedic/Johnson
Jennifer Patterson is a Paramedic at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $77,518.