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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Mental Health Clinician/Johnson
Stephen Eiben holds the role of Mental Health Clinician at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,872.
Shift Supervisor/Johnson
Nilda Serrano works as a Shift Supervisor for Johnson. Nilda earned $91,852 in 2025.
Senior Fleet Mechanic/Johnson
Randal Gravenstein holds the role of Senior Fleet Mechanic at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,749.
Deputy Sheriff/Johnson
Farrell Lewis is a Deputy Sheriff at Johnson. 2023 total compensation came to $91,733.
Engineering Technician II/Johnson
At Johnson, Robert Callahan serves as a Engineering Technician II. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,728.
Paramedic/Johnson
Luke Johnson is a Paramedic at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $91,728.
Master Deputy/Johnson
Nicholas Pope is a Master Deputy at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $91,724.
Paramedic/Johnson
Chad Brade works as a Paramedic for Johnson. Chad earned $91,653 in 2025.
Assistant Director of Public Affairs & Communications/Johnson
At Johnson, Theresa Barnes serves as a Assistant Director of Public Affairs & Communications. Their 2022 pay totaled $91,637.
Paramedic/Johnson
Brandon Wiggins works as a Paramedic for Johnson. Brandon earned $91,622 in 2025.
Deputy Sheriff/Johnson
At Johnson, Tou Vang serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,530.
Shift Supervisor/Johnson
At Johnson, Donna Vannote serves as a Shift Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,529.
Systems Administrator/Johnson
Elise Cretel is a Systems Administrator at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $91,527.
House Arrest Officer/Johnson
At Johnson, Phillip Born serves as a House Arrest Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,508.
Paramedic/Johnson
Cheyenne Boswell holds the role of Paramedic at Johnson. In 2022, their total compensation was $91,506.
Multimedia Specialist/Johnson
Eric Schultz holds the role of Multimedia Specialist at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,443.
EMS Training Captain/Johnson
Michelle Wheeler is a EMS Training Captain at Johnson. 2021 total compensation came to $91,406.
Deputy Director - Administrative/Johnson
Somir Hassan holds the role of Deputy Director - Administrative at Johnson. In 2021, their total compensation was $91,344.
Bridge Crew Foreman/Johnson
Kenneth Harper holds the role of Bridge Crew Foreman at Johnson. In 2024, their total compensation was $91,335.
Taxation Supervisor/Johnson
Sara Weedon is a Taxation Supervisor at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $91,334.
Appraiser IV/Johnson
At Johnson, William Yoder serves as a Appraiser IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,294.
Senior Risk Management Specialist/Johnson
Regina Fischer holds the role of Senior Risk Management Specialist at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,276.
Senior Substance Abuse Counselor/Johnson
Erin Moeder is a Senior Substance Abuse Counselor at Johnson. 2024 total compensation came to $91,217.
Toxicology Forensic Scientist/Johnson
Randal Clouette works as a Toxicology Forensic Scientist for Johnson. Randal earned $91,204 in 2025.
Assistant Division Director of Planning Design Con/Johnson
Georgia Sizemore works as a Assistant Division Director of Planning Design Con for Johnson. Georgia earned $91,174 in 2021.
Contractor Licensing Program Manager/Johnson
James Sherman holds the role of Contractor Licensing Program Manager at Johnson. In 2021, their total compensation was $91,089.
Warrants Specialist/Johnson
At Johnson, Deborah Sanderson serves as a Warrants Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $91,086.
Family Education Coordinator/Johnson
Jenna Esquibel is a Family Education Coordinator at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $91,083.
Family Education Coordinator/Johnson
Rachel Muhl works as a Family Education Coordinator for Johnson. Rachel earned $91,083 in 2025.
Communications Specialist/Johnson
Gerald Hay holds the role of Communications Specialist at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,083.
Victim Assistance Unit Supervisor/Johnson
At Johnson, Brian Porch serves as a Victim Assistance Unit Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,083.
EMS System Medical Director/Johnson
Ryan Jacobsen holds the role of EMS System Medical Director at Johnson. In 2024, their total compensation was $91,076.
EMS Education and Clinical Practice Coordinator/Johnson
Stacy Jones is a EMS Education and Clinical Practice Coordinator at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $91,062.
Lieutenant/Johnson
Rylee Schultze-Evans works as a Lieutenant for Johnson. Rylee earned $91,037 in 2025.
Environmental Health Specialist/Johnson
At Johnson, Brandon Hearn serves as a Environmental Health Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,028.
Mental Health Clinician/Johnson
At Johnson, Jeffrey Cowan serves as a Mental Health Clinician. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,023.
Deputy Sheriff/Johnson
Angelo Bell holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,022.
Health Educator/Johnson
Kathleen Schatte holds the role of Health Educator at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,000.
Master Deputy/Johnson
Clinton Peterson works as a Master Deputy for Johnson. Clinton earned $90,994 in 2022.
Sergeant/Johnson
Steven Broers works as a Sergeant for Johnson. Steven earned $90,985 in 2024.