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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Child Care Licensing Specialist/Johnson
Laura Kinney works as a Child Care Licensing Specialist for Johnson. Laura earned $62,295 in 2025.
Correctional Advisor/Johnson
At Johnson, Rustin Mcdonald serves as a Correctional Advisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,279.
Behavorial Health Specialist/Johnson
Claudia Parrott is a Behavorial Health Specialist at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $62,279.
Trial Assistant/Johnson
Alejandra Garcia Silva holds the role of Trial Assistant at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,279.
Direct Support Professional/Johnson
Benedicta Katunzi holds the role of Direct Support Professional at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,278.
Security Specialist/Johnson
Larry Shoop works as a Security Specialist for Johnson. Larry earned $62,275 in 2022.
Case Manager/Johnson
Kara Hook works as a Case Manager for Johnson. Kara earned $62,272 in 2021.
Senior Direct Support Professional/Johnson
At Johnson, Rebecca Thiele serves as a Senior Direct Support Professional. Their 2024 pay totaled $62,258.
Multi-Service Center Manager/Johnson
Samantha Barker is a Multi-Service Center Manager at Johnson. 2024 total compensation came to $62,256.
Legal Assistant/Johnson
Lisa Allen is a Legal Assistant at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $62,254.
Patron Services Specialist/Johnson
Andrew Erickson works as a Patron Services Specialist for Johnson. Andrew earned $62,246 in 2025.
Youth Care Advisor II/Johnson
At Johnson, Brandi Mcgill serves as a Youth Care Advisor II. Their 2021 pay totaled $62,240.
Customer Service Lead/Johnson
Jennifer Garcia works as a Customer Service Lead for Johnson. Jennifer earned $62,229 in 2025.
Program Services Specialist/Johnson
Katherine Fuller holds the role of Program Services Specialist at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,229.
Laboratory Technician/Johnson
Christopher White holds the role of Laboratory Technician at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,228.
Civilian Specialist/Johnson
Jacob Turner is a Civilian Specialist at Johnson. 2024 total compensation came to $62,217.
Case Manager/Johnson
Cameron Wiggins holds the role of Case Manager at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,206.
Floater Direct Support Professional/Johnson
At Johnson, Cameron Adam serves as a Floater Direct Support Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,195.
Medicolegal (Medical) Death Investigator I/Johnson
Mirtha Gutierrez Amurrio works as a Medicolegal (Medical) Death Investigator I for Johnson. Mirtha earned $62,171 in 2025.
Youth Correctional Advisor II/Johnson
Benjamin Love is a Youth Correctional Advisor II at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $62,165.
Victim Advocate/Johnson
Angela Mcclure holds the role of Victim Advocate at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,157.
Tax Roll Specialist/Johnson
Heather Voorhees works as a Tax Roll Specialist for Johnson. Heather earned $62,148 in 2024.
Public Health Nurse/Johnson
Kathryn Schroepfer holds the role of Public Health Nurse at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,145.
Program Services Specialist/Johnson
Michelle Ranney holds the role of Program Services Specialist at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,144.
Sign Technician/Johnson
Jeremy Hueser works as a Sign Technician for Johnson. Jeremy earned $62,118 in 2025.
Secretary/Johnson
Vicki Handgraaf works as a Secretary for Johnson. Vicki earned $62,112 in 2025.
Lan Analyst II/Johnson
At Johnson, Txujci Xiong serves as a Lan Analyst II. Their 2022 pay totaled $62,067.
Trial Assistant/Johnson
Melissa Corcoran is a Trial Assistant at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $62,043.
Deputy Sheriff/Johnson
Spencer Patrick is a Deputy Sheriff at Johnson. 2022 total compensation came to $62,034.
Claims Specialist/Johnson
Cortney Andrews holds the role of Claims Specialist at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,026.
Wastewater Treatment Crew Member II/Johnson
Cale Karigan holds the role of Wastewater Treatment Crew Member II at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,974.
Emergency Communication Dispatcher Trainee/Johnson
Jason Boster is a Emergency Communication Dispatcher Trainee at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $61,944.
Treatment Assistant Superintendent/Johnson
At Johnson, Christopher Moss serves as a Treatment Assistant Superintendent. Their 2024 pay totaled $61,925.
Case Manager/Johnson
At Johnson, Carl Smith serves as a Case Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,924.
Overnight Crisis Call Specialist/Johnson
Neysa Aguilar holds the role of Overnight Crisis Call Specialist at Johnson. In 2023, their total compensation was $61,924.
Health Supports Specialist (Lpn)/Johnson
Staci Carson is a Health Supports Specialist (Lpn) at Johnson. 2022 total compensation came to $61,899.
Senior Direct Support Professional/Johnson
Serena King holds the role of Senior Direct Support Professional at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,883.
Senior Records Specialist/Johnson
At Johnson, Katherine Koch serves as a Senior Records Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,876.
Assistant Program Coordinator/Johnson
Samantha Nichols holds the role of Assistant Program Coordinator at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,856.
Payroll Practitioner/Johnson
Jessica Collins works as a Payroll Practitioner for Johnson. Jessica earned $61,833 in 2025.