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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Talent and Diversity Specialist/Johnson
Kendra Neal is a Talent and Diversity Specialist at Johnson. 2022 total compensation came to $67,883.
EMT/Johnson
At Johnson, Bennett Fisher serves as a EMT. Their 2024 pay totaled $67,876.
Assistant Grants Manager/Johnson
Megan Lynch holds the role of Assistant Grants Manager at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,871.
Executive Assistant/Johnson
At Johnson, Kimberly Wasko serves as a Executive Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $67,861.
Sign Technician/Johnson
Jonathan Velasquez holds the role of Sign Technician at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,850.
Animal Control Officer/Johnson
Larry Shoop works as a Animal Control Officer for Johnson. Larry earned $67,844 in 2025.
Civilian Specialist/Johnson
Zachary Wolt holds the role of Civilian Specialist at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,838.
Substance Abuse Clinician/Johnson
James Larkin is a Substance Abuse Clinician at Johnson. 2024 total compensation came to $67,804.
Line Repair Construction Crew Leader I/Johnson
Jason Kaske holds the role of Line Repair Construction Crew Leader I at Johnson. In 2022, their total compensation was $67,801.
Community Employment Specialist/Johnson
Risha Slater works as a Community Employment Specialist for Johnson. Risha earned $67,796 in 2025.
Policy and Compliance Manager/Johnson
Jodi Taylor is a Policy and Compliance Manager at Johnson. 2021 total compensation came to $67,767.
Senior Direct Support Professional/Johnson
Heidi Vandenhull works as a Senior Direct Support Professional for Johnson. Heidi earned $67,763 in 2023.
Permit Administrator/Customer Service Lead/Johnson
Richelle Rames holds the role of Permit Administrator/Customer Service Lead at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,747.
Service Coordinator/Johnson
At Johnson, Lisa Pembleton serves as a Service Coordinator. Their 2025 pay totaled $67,743.
Correctional Advisor/Johnson
Joseph Odonnell holds the role of Correctional Advisor at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,726.
Correctional Advisor/Johnson
At Johnson, James Pike serves as a Correctional Advisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $67,710.
Environmental Compliance Manager/Johnson
David Streiler works as a Environmental Compliance Manager for Johnson. David earned $67,709 in 2022.
Community Employment Specialist/Johnson
Vicki Besco holds the role of Community Employment Specialist at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,699.
Lieutenant/Johnson
Benjimon Markway works as a Lieutenant for Johnson. Benjimon earned $67,696 in 2022.
Diversion Officer/Johnson
Hillerie Hedberg holds the role of Diversion Officer at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,678.
Medical Technologist - Lead/Johnson
Elisa Case is a Medical Technologist - Lead at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $67,671.
Senior Direct Support Professional/Johnson
Shasati Gibson works as a Senior Direct Support Professional for Johnson. Shasati earned $67,652 in 2023.
Deputy Sheriff/Johnson
Ian Wolf holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,648.
Senior Records Specialist/Johnson
Angela Mccoy is a Senior Records Specialist at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $67,635.
Master Deputy/Johnson
Claire Canaan holds the role of Master Deputy at Johnson. In 2021, their total compensation was $67,630.
Youth Correctional Advisor II/Johnson
At Johnson, Eniak Mpwo serves as a Youth Correctional Advisor II. Their 2025 pay totaled $67,628.
Team Leader/Johnson
Melody West is a Team Leader at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $67,626.
Deputy Sheriff/Johnson
Levi Lucas holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,623.
Trial Assistant/Johnson
Kimberly Caldwell holds the role of Trial Assistant at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,616.
Civilian Specialist/Johnson
Savannah Leckliter is a Civilian Specialist at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $67,616.
Emergency Communications Specialist 1B/Johnson
Brandy Rottinghaus holds the role of Emergency Communications Specialist 1B at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,615.
Occupancy Specialist/Johnson
Mary Guinto holds the role of Occupancy Specialist at Johnson. In 2021, their total compensation was $67,614.
Human Resources Assistant/Johnson
At Johnson, Andre Allen serves as a Human Resources Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $67,610.
Regional Coordinator/Johnson
James Hendrickson works as a Regional Coordinator for Johnson. James earned $67,587 in 2022.
Forensic Scientist Trainee/Johnson
Emma Remboldt works as a Forensic Scientist Trainee for Johnson. Emma earned $67,585 in 2025.
Maintenance Technician/Johnson
Michael Lero is a Maintenance Technician at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $67,572.
Senior Direct Support Professional/Johnson
At Johnson, Felicia Taylor serves as a Senior Direct Support Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $67,560.
Makerspace Facilitator/Johnson
Brian Oertel is a Makerspace Facilitator at Johnson. 2023 total compensation came to $67,556.
Senior Customer Service Specialist/Johnson
Vicki Flynn holds the role of Senior Customer Service Specialist at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,539.
Project Engineer-Treatment & Pumping/Johnson
At Johnson, Jane Sanders serves as a Project Engineer-Treatment & Pumping. Their 2022 pay totaled $67,538.