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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Departments elsewhere with the most similar mix of roles — a proxy for the same kind of agency, matched by workforce composition rather than name. Pay is not cost-of-living adjusted.
Record list
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Behavioral Health Data Scientist/Johnson
Joshua Austin works as a Behavioral Health Data Scientist for Johnson. Joshua earned $49,694 in 2025.
Deputy Sheriff/Johnson
Mackenzie Williams is a Deputy Sheriff at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $49,693.
Forensic Scientist/Johnson
Melinda Hector holds the role of Forensic Scientist at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,689.
Forensic Toxicology Technician/Johnson
At Johnson, Rachel Shilvock serves as a Forensic Toxicology Technician. Their 2022 pay totaled $49,682.
Senior Customer Service Specialist/Johnson
At Johnson, Sierra Ruiz serves as a Senior Customer Service Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $49,672.
Shift Supervisor/Johnson
Tiffany Arnst works as a Shift Supervisor for Johnson. Tiffany earned $49,671 in 2021.
Mental Health Nurse/Johnson
Peggy Chemengen holds the role of Mental Health Nurse at Johnson. In 2021, their total compensation was $49,667.
Paramedic/Johnson
Joshua Wollenhaupt works as a Paramedic for Johnson. Joshua earned $49,633 in 2025.
Forensic Autopsy Technician/Johnson
Joy Davis holds the role of Forensic Autopsy Technician at Johnson. In 2024, their total compensation was $49,629.
Branch Services Clerk/Johnson
Brendan Showen holds the role of Branch Services Clerk at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,608.
Motor Vehicle Specialist/Johnson
Lori Huffman is a Motor Vehicle Specialist at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $49,595.
Branch Services Clerk/Johnson
Jordan Kubicki holds the role of Branch Services Clerk at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,587.
Case Manager/Johnson
Jennifer Peterson holds the role of Case Manager at Johnson. In 2021, their total compensation was $49,586.
Billing Clerk/Johnson
Alyssa Gnad works as a Billing Clerk for Johnson. Alyssa earned $49,575 in 2024.
Archivist Technician/Johnson
Jacob Rush works as a Archivist Technician for Johnson. Jacob earned $49,567 in 2025.
Custodial Technician II/Johnson
At Johnson, Tafere Masresha serves as a Custodial Technician II. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,558.