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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Associate Director for Branch Services/Johnson
Jennifer Mahnken is a Associate Director for Branch Services at Johnson. 2021 total compensation came to $109,182.
Project Engineer - Collections/Johnson
At Johnson, Michael Cunningham serves as a Project Engineer - Collections. Their 2025 pay totaled $109,143.
Mental Health Clinician/Team Leader/Johnson
At Johnson, Kelly Ross serves as a Mental Health Clinician/Team Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $109,054.
Mental Health Clinician/Johnson
Andrea Mathis works as a Mental Health Clinician for Johnson. Andrea earned $109,032 in 2025.
Mental Health Clinician/Johnson
Elaine Good is a Mental Health Clinician at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $109,006.
Deputy Sheriff/Johnson
At Johnson, Jamie Mckinney serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $108,992.
Deputy Sheriff/Johnson
Patrick Rubino works as a Deputy Sheriff for Johnson. Patrick earned $108,983 in 2025.
Associate Director- System Wide Services/Johnson
Adam Wathen works as a Associate Director- System Wide Services for Johnson. Adam earned $108,913 in 2021.
Project Manager/Johnson
Shannon Mathes holds the role of Project Manager at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $108,892.
Finance Supervisor/Johnson
Erica Miller holds the role of Finance Supervisor at Johnson. In 2024, their total compensation was $108,853.
Facilities Project Manager III/Johnson
Lisa Davis is a Facilities Project Manager III at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $108,762.
Regional Coordinator/Johnson
At Johnson, Lawrence Quilty serves as a Regional Coordinator. Their 2025 pay totaled $108,722.
Master Deputy/Johnson
Zachary Thompson works as a Master Deputy for Johnson. Zachary earned $108,712 in 2025.
Facilities Project Manager III/Johnson
Christopher Anzicek is a Facilities Project Manager III at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $108,683.
Shift Supervisor/Johnson
Thomas Tysver works as a Shift Supervisor for Johnson. Thomas earned $108,648 in 2025.
Captain/Johnson
At Johnson, John Pierron serves as a Captain. Their 2025 pay totaled $108,633.
Master Deputy/Johnson
Jason Bremer works as a Master Deputy for Johnson. Jason earned $108,580 in 2025.
Master Deputy/Johnson
Eric Boettcher works as a Master Deputy for Johnson. Eric earned $108,529 in 2025.
Master Deputy/Johnson
Evan Comerio is a Master Deputy at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $108,497.
System Administrator II/Johnson
Nicholas Fischer is a System Administrator II at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $108,489.
Manager of Support Services/Johnson
Michelle Sipes works as a Manager of Support Services for Johnson. Michelle earned $108,469 in 2025.
Operations Commander/Johnson
At Johnson, Zachary Chandler serves as a Operations Commander. Their 2025 pay totaled $108,452.
Assistant District Attorney II/Johnson
Melanie Lux holds the role of Assistant District Attorney II at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $108,430.
Treatment Assistant Superintendent/Johnson
Jason Martin is a Treatment Assistant Superintendent at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $108,381.
Mental Health Clinician/Team Leader/Johnson
At Johnson, Bryan Knowles serves as a Mental Health Clinician/Team Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $108,330.
Paramedic/Johnson
At Johnson, Joseph Heininger serves as a Paramedic. Their 2025 pay totaled $108,324.
Industrial Electrician/Johnson
Sterling Browning is a Industrial Electrician at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $108,301.
Captain/Johnson
At Johnson, Jessica Gilner serves as a Captain. Their 2021 pay totaled $108,261.
Master Deputy/Johnson
Austin Workman holds the role of Master Deputy at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $108,230.
Clinicial Services Program Manager/Johnson
Nicole Mcclain is a Clinicial Services Program Manager at Johnson. 2022 total compensation came to $108,180.
Deputy Sheriff/Johnson
Jeremy Wunder is a Deputy Sheriff at Johnson. 2023 total compensation came to $108,130.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse/Johnson
At Johnson, Sarah Case serves as a Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. Their 2024 pay totaled $108,071.
Master Deputy/Johnson
Todd Shapiro holds the role of Master Deputy at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $108,049.
Dual Diagnosis Clinician/Johnson
Deborah Lidzy works as a Dual Diagnosis Clinician for Johnson. Deborah earned $108,041 in 2024.
Master Deputy/Johnson
Joseph Schowalter is a Master Deputy at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $108,032.
Master Deputy/Johnson
At Johnson, Justin Parkhurst serves as a Master Deputy. Their 2025 pay totaled $108,018.
Operations Supervisor/Johnson
Cameron Harris holds the role of Operations Supervisor at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $107,970.
Master Deputy/Johnson
Steven Griffin holds the role of Master Deputy at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $107,924.
Administrative Services Manager/Johnson
Beckie Hart holds the role of Administrative Services Manager at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $107,870.
Marketing & Communications Manager/Johnson
Elissa Andre works as a Marketing & Communications Manager for Johnson. Elissa earned $107,819 in 2025.