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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Director Care Supervisor/Johnson
Britannica Smith works as a Director Care Supervisor for Johnson. Britannica earned $70,611 in 2025.
Parent Support Specialist/Johnson
Rebbecca Johnson holds the role of Parent Support Specialist at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,610.
Civilian Specialist/Johnson
Colin Prothe holds the role of Civilian Specialist at Johnson. In 2023, their total compensation was $70,610.
Lead Housing Inspector/Johnson
Gregory Kessell works as a Lead Housing Inspector for Johnson. Gregory earned $70,601 in 2025.
Appraiser II/Johnson
Anastasia Shannon is a Appraiser II at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $70,595.
Correctional Advisor/Johnson
At Johnson, Heather Pruente serves as a Correctional Advisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,582.
Master Deputy/Johnson
At Johnson, Tamara Adell serves as a Master Deputy. Their 2023 pay totaled $70,544.
Assistant Branch Manager/Johnson
Dennis Ross works as a Assistant Branch Manager for Johnson. Dennis earned $70,525 in 2022.
Road Maintenance Crew Leader/Johnson
At Johnson, Darius Crist serves as a Road Maintenance Crew Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,522.
Behavioral Health Specialist/Johnson
At Johnson, Cassandra Johnson serves as a Behavioral Health Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,520.
Senior Direct Support Professional/Johnson
Bobbie Payne is a Senior Direct Support Professional at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $70,473.
Lan Analyst I/Johnson
Pedro Martinez holds the role of Lan Analyst I at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,471.
System Administrator I/Johnson
At Johnson, Mitchell Arbuckle serves as a System Administrator I. Their 2022 pay totaled $70,443.
Deputy Sheriff/Johnson
Phillip Dickerson holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,432.
Assistant District Attorney II/Johnson
Whitney Meador works as a Assistant District Attorney II for Johnson. Whitney earned $70,432 in 2021.
Senior Purchasing Administrator/Johnson
Mark Zack holds the role of Senior Purchasing Administrator at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,370.
Principal Management and Budget Analyst/Johnson
Gayle Kauffman is a Principal Management and Budget Analyst at Johnson. 2024 total compensation came to $70,351.
Emergency Communications Specialist 1B/Johnson
At Johnson, Kelsi Mc Donald serves as a Emergency Communications Specialist 1B. Their 2022 pay totaled $70,350.
Deputy Sheriff/Johnson
Taylor Hiatt holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Johnson. In 2022, their total compensation was $70,340.
Correctional Advisor II/Johnson
Melody Breedlove holds the role of Correctional Advisor II at Johnson. In 2021, their total compensation was $70,336.
Paramedic/Johnson
John Reynolds works as a Paramedic for Johnson. John earned $70,323 in 2021.
Technical Support Analyst II/Johnson
Karl Johnson works as a Technical Support Analyst II for Johnson. Karl earned $70,323 in 2025.
Admissions Coordinator/Johnson
Wanda Ray holds the role of Admissions Coordinator at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,301.
Mental Health Clinician/Johnson
Zoey Sallaz holds the role of Mental Health Clinician at Johnson. In 2024, their total compensation was $70,300.
Child Care Licensing Specialist/Johnson
Jennifer Dalrymple is a Child Care Licensing Specialist at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $70,297.
Mental Health Nurse/Johnson
Beatrice Nganga holds the role of Mental Health Nurse at Johnson. In 2024, their total compensation was $70,286.
Domestic Relations Mediation Supervisor/Johnson
Deborah Medlock works as a Domestic Relations Mediation Supervisor for Johnson. Deborah earned $70,282 in 2021.
Civilian Specialist/Johnson
Mariah Meyer holds the role of Civilian Specialist at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,278.
Service Coordinator/Johnson
Angelia Obersteadt works as a Service Coordinator for Johnson. Angelia earned $70,266 in 2023.
Forensic Scientist/Johnson
At Johnson, Blaire Pirie serves as a Forensic Scientist. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,261.
Deputy Sheriff/Johnson
Dylan Minden is a Deputy Sheriff at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $70,238.
Act Service Coordinator/Johnson
Jimmy March is a Act Service Coordinator at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $70,221.
Bota Specialist/Johnson
Michelle Clark is a Bota Specialist at Johnson. 2021 total compensation came to $70,209.
Darcy Noe appears in Johnson payroll as a Mental Health Clinician, with $70,200 reported in 2025 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.
Lead Accounting Specialist/Johnson
Karie Mayo works as a Lead Accounting Specialist for Johnson. Karie earned $70,194 in 2023.
Senior Case Manager/Johnson
Robert Johnson holds the role of Senior Case Manager at Johnson. In 2021, their total compensation was $70,189.
Office Administrator/Johnson
Brittony Maag works as a Office Administrator for Johnson. Brittony earned $70,183 in 2025.
Emergency Communications Specialist 1B/Johnson
Shannon Haufler works as a Emergency Communications Specialist 1B for Johnson. Shannon earned $70,152 in 2025.
Eligibility and Options Specialist/Johnson
At Johnson, Tracey Dudley serves as a Eligibility and Options Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,149.
Deputy Sheriff/Johnson
At Johnson, Alexander Wisecup serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,111.