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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Engineering Division Manager/Johnson
Geoffrey Vohs works as a Engineering Division Manager for Johnson. Geoffrey earned $161,022 in 2024.
Deputy Director of Operations and Maintenance/Johnson
At Johnson, Lawrence Peet serves as a Deputy Director of Operations and Maintenance. Their 2025 pay totaled $160,534.
Major/Johnson
Ross Capps holds the role of Major at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $160,183.
Valuation Manager/Johnson
Tracy Weaver works as a Valuation Manager for Johnson. Tracy earned $160,098 in 2025.
Deputy Director of Planning/Johnson
Sean Pendley works as a Deputy Director of Planning for Johnson. Sean earned $160,007 in 2025.
Public Works Director/County Engineer/Johnson
At Johnson, Brian Pietig serves as a Public Works Director/County Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $159,256.
Section Chief/Johnson
William Hurst is a Section Chief at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $159,173.
Business Strategy Director/Johnson
At Johnson, James Mcqueen serves as a Business Strategy Director. Their 2025 pay totaled $158,996.
Director of Public Affairs and Communications/Johnson
Jody Hanson works as a Director of Public Affairs and Communications for Johnson. Jody earned $158,984 in 2024.
Health Services Division Director/Johnson
At Johnson, Peggy Shear serves as a Health Services Division Director. Their 2025 pay totaled $158,685.
Developer Analyst IV/Johnson
Brett Williamson works as a Developer Analyst IV for Johnson. Brett earned $158,663 in 2025.
Division Director of Building Maintenance/Johnson
Kurt Remmenga holds the role of Division Director of Building Maintenance at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $158,502.
Division Chief of EMS/Johnson
At Johnson, Adiel Garcia serves as a Division Chief of EMS. Their 2025 pay totaled $158,301.
Captain/Johnson
Steven Mailand is a Captain at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $158,299.
Purchasing Manager/Johnson
Robin Lynes is a Purchasing Manager at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $158,294.