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.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 172
Mental Health Clinician/Team Leader/Johnson
Brandi Kenney holds the role of Mental Health Clinician/Team Leader at Johnson. In 2024, their total compensation was $11,674.
Senior Records Specialist/Johnson
At Johnson, Sheila Mefferd serves as a Senior Records Specialist. Their 2022 pay totaled $11,650.
Deputy Sheriff/Johnson
Dennis Buehler works as a Deputy Sheriff for Johnson. Dennis earned $11,633 in 2021.
Library Page/Johnson
Dianne Toplikar holds the role of Library Page at Johnson. In 2021, their total compensation was $11,617.
Legal Intern/Johnson
Sebastian Randolph holds the role of Legal Intern at Johnson. In 2021, their total compensation was $11,594.
Legal Intern/Johnson
Aidan Foust holds the role of Legal Intern at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $11,585.
Library Page/Johnson
Jennifer Thurlow works as a Library Page for Johnson. Jennifer earned $11,564 in 2021.
Emergency Communications Specialist 1B/Johnson
At Johnson, Jennifer Newman serves as a Emergency Communications Specialist 1B. Their 2024 pay totaled $11,547.
Youth Correctional Advisor/Johnson
At Johnson, Alisha Rowe serves as a Youth Correctional Advisor. Their 2022 pay totaled $11,540.
Crisis Recovery Specialist/Johnson
Christine Wise works as a Crisis Recovery Specialist for Johnson. Christine earned $11,534 in 2025.
Technical Support Analyst II/Johnson
David Samuels works as a Technical Support Analyst II for Johnson. David earned $11,522 in 2025.
Direct Support Professional/Johnson
Jeanetta Bagsby is a Direct Support Professional at Johnson. 2024 total compensation came to $11,521.
Direct Support Professional/Johnson
Kent Jackson is a Direct Support Professional at Johnson. 2024 total compensation came to $11,504.
Emergency Communications Specialist 1B/Johnson
Alisa Buenneke holds the role of Emergency Communications Specialist 1B at Johnson. In 2022, their total compensation was $11,462.
Operations Practitioner/Johnson
Dwayne Harris holds the role of Operations Practitioner at Johnson. In 2024, their total compensation was $11,450.
Mid-Level Practitioner/Johnson
Connie Harrington works as a Mid-Level Practitioner for Johnson. Connie earned $11,430 in 2022.
Emergency Communications Specialist 1B/Johnson
Shanna Osborn works as a Emergency Communications Specialist 1B for Johnson. Shanna earned $11,419 in 2022.
EMT/Johnson
Kathryn Henze holds the role of EMT at Johnson. In 2024, their total compensation was $11,386.
Payroll for Samantha Mishler (Legal Intern, Johnson) may cover more than one person; together they account for $11,377 in 2023.
Library Page/Johnson
Vanessa Thomas holds the role of Library Page at Johnson. In 2021, their total compensation was $11,372.
Direct Support Professional/Johnson
Carissa Duran works as a Direct Support Professional for Johnson. Carissa earned $11,361 in 2022.
Appraiser I/Johnson
Andrew Jenkins works as a Appraiser I for Johnson. Andrew earned $11,340 in 2025.
Floater Direct Support Professional On-Call/Johnson
Temitope Alao works as a Floater Direct Support Professional On-Call for Johnson. Temitope earned $11,329 in 2025.
Library Page/Johnson
Cassie White is a Library Page at Johnson. 2021 total compensation came to $11,322.
Chief Deputy/Johnson
Mark Leisten holds the role of Chief Deputy at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $11,300.
Library Page/Johnson
Kayleen Hiatt is a Library Page at Johnson. 2023 total compensation came to $11,279.
Line Cleaning & Inspection Crew Member/Johnson
Eric Avalos holds the role of Line Cleaning & Inspection Crew Member at Johnson. In 2021, their total compensation was $11,260.
Elections Specialist/Johnson
Zachary Connor is a Elections Specialist at Johnson. 2023 total compensation came to $11,253.
Operations Technician/Johnson
Anna Marie Alcantara is a Operations Technician at Johnson. 2024 total compensation came to $11,246.
Transportation Officer/Johnson
At Johnson, Christina Hamilton Jurani serves as a Transportation Officer. Their 2022 pay totaled $11,244.
Emergency Communication Dispatcher Trainee/Johnson
David Porter is a Emergency Communication Dispatcher Trainee at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $11,225.
Section Chief/Johnson
Sarah Hill works as a Section Chief for Johnson. Sarah earned $11,217 in 2022.
Sewer Inspector/Johnson
Katherine Marmon is a Sewer Inspector at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $11,211.
Direct Support Professional/Johnson
Timothy Hendren is a Direct Support Professional at Johnson. 2023 total compensation came to $11,205.
IT Analyst/Johnson
Michael Hodapp works as a IT Analyst for Johnson. Michael earned $11,188 in 2025.
Case Manager/Johnson
Jessica Holcombe holds the role of Case Manager at Johnson. In 2021, their total compensation was $11,167.
Library Information Specialist/Johnson
Margaret Stanton holds the role of Library Information Specialist at Johnson. In 2021, their total compensation was $11,163.
Direct Support Professional/Johnson
Colin Brown is a Direct Support Professional at Johnson. 2022 total compensation came to $11,137.
Assistant Director of Operations and Exercises/Johnson
Terrence Kegin works as a Assistant Director of Operations and Exercises for Johnson. Terrence earned $11,133 in 2022.
EMT/Johnson
At Johnson, Jeremy Anderson serves as a EMT. Their 2024 pay totaled $11,091.