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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Engineering Technician III/Johnson
Mark Sullivan holds the role of Engineering Technician III at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,775.
Assistant District Attorney III/Johnson
At Johnson, Gregory Benefiel serves as a Assistant District Attorney III. Their 2024 pay totaled $105,760.
Billing and Permits Operations Manager/Johnson
Cynthia Williams holds the role of Billing and Permits Operations Manager at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,726.
Communications, Administration & Outreach Manager/Johnson
Brandy Hodge works as a Communications, Administration & Outreach Manager for Johnson. Brandy earned $105,720 in 2024.
Branch Operations Manager/Johnson
At Johnson, Lisa Jordan serves as a Branch Operations Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $105,670.
Maker Services Operations Manager/Johnson
Kate Mcnair is a Maker Services Operations Manager at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $105,622.
Deputy Sheriff/Johnson
Bryce Maes works as a Deputy Sheriff for Johnson. Bryce earned $105,584 in 2025.
Paramedic/Johnson
At Johnson, Nicole Berry serves as a Paramedic. Their 2025 pay totaled $105,543.
Lieutenant/Johnson
Jennifer Minniear is a Lieutenant at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $105,543.
Master Deputy/Johnson
At Johnson, Jesse Snow serves as a Master Deputy. Their 2025 pay totaled $105,541.
Cad Administrator/Johnson
Craig Theroff holds the role of Cad Administrator at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,531.
GIS Analyst/Johnson
Travis Smith is a GIS Analyst at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $105,523.
Data & Applications Administrator/Johnson
Brenda Christy holds the role of Data & Applications Administrator at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,477.
Branch Operations Manager/Johnson
Sarah Aanestad works as a Branch Operations Manager for Johnson. Sarah earned $105,462 in 2025.
Food Policy Program Manager/Johnson
Renee Bryant works as a Food Policy Program Manager for Johnson. Renee earned $105,456 in 2025.
Sergeant/Johnson
Michael Sorrels is a Sergeant at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $105,410.
Deputy Sheriff/Johnson
Christopher Wilson holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,390.
Lieutenant/Johnson
James Wurtenberger is a Lieutenant at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $105,356.
Network Administrator/Johnson
Kent Hulse works as a Network Administrator for Johnson. Kent earned $105,332 in 2025.
Physical Security Specialist/Johnson
James Singleton is a Physical Security Specialist at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $105,315.
Branch Operations Manager/Johnson
Sheida Bates holds the role of Branch Operations Manager at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,294.
Mental Health Clinician/Johnson
Kelly Migues is a Mental Health Clinician at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $105,204.
Master Deputy/Johnson
At Johnson, Douglas Boland serves as a Master Deputy. Their 2025 pay totaled $105,191.
Master Deputy/Johnson
At Johnson, Tarin Peet serves as a Master Deputy. Their 2025 pay totaled $105,111.
Master Deputy/Johnson
Ryan Ogrady holds the role of Master Deputy at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,015.
Deputy Sheriff/Johnson
Amber Rhoden is a Deputy Sheriff at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $105,004.
Lieutenant/Johnson
Paul Haynes holds the role of Lieutenant at Johnson. In 2022, their total compensation was $104,985.
Master Deputy/Johnson
Clayton Westgate works as a Master Deputy for Johnson. Clayton earned $104,981 in 2025.
Master Deputy/Johnson
At Johnson, Ethan Aust serves as a Master Deputy. Their 2025 pay totaled $104,981.
Senior Financial Analyst/Johnson
Jessica Balding is a Senior Financial Analyst at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $104,960.
Right of Way Coordinator III/Johnson
Michael Mccolligan works as a Right of Way Coordinator III for Johnson. Michael earned $104,957 in 2025.
Master Deputy/Johnson
At Johnson, Lori Womble serves as a Master Deputy. Their 2022 pay totaled $104,952.
Mental Health Clinican/Team Leader/Johnson
Kelly Ross holds the role of Mental Health Clinican/Team Leader at Johnson. In 2023, their total compensation was $104,926.
Cyber Security Analyst II/Johnson
At Johnson, Christian Hiebl serves as a Cyber Security Analyst II. Their 2025 pay totaled $104,922.
Dmc Coordinator/Johnson
Robert Johnson works as a Dmc Coordinator for Johnson. Robert earned $104,915 in 2025.
Evidence Based Practices Team Supervisor/Johnson
Kathryn Myers holds the role of Evidence Based Practices Team Supervisor at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,915.
Mental Health Clinician/Team Leader/Johnson
Ashleigh Kuhn holds the role of Mental Health Clinician/Team Leader at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,843.
Master Deputy/Johnson
Jerod Blanton holds the role of Master Deputy at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,841.
Elections Administration Manager/Johnson
Tammy Fisher works as a Elections Administration Manager for Johnson. Tammy earned $104,840 in 2025.
Senior Case Manager/Johnson
Jason Vernon works as a Senior Case Manager for Johnson. Jason earned $104,832 in 2025.