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.
Deputy Director Fire Services Administrator/Johnson
James Francis works as a Deputy Director Fire Services Administrator for Johnson. James earned $158,043 in 2025.
Division Director of Clinical Services/Johnson
William Macdougall holds the role of Division Director of Clinical Services at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $157,802.
Director of Field Services (Adult & Juvenile)/Johnson
Rachel Mestad holds the role of Director of Field Services (Adult & Juvenile) at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $157,642.
Lieutenant/Johnson
Brian Zeeff works as a Lieutenant for Johnson. Brian earned $157,252 in 2025.
Aims GIS Supervisor/Johnson
Travis Wagner works as a Aims GIS Supervisor for Johnson. Travis earned $156,827 in 2025.
Assistant County Counselor/Johnson
Mary Buhl holds the role of Assistant County Counselor at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $156,520.
Division Director of Planning Design Construction/Johnson
Kyle Heltne holds the role of Division Director of Planning Design Construction at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $156,053.
Section Chief/Johnson
Ryann Walkiewicz works as a Section Chief for Johnson. Ryann earned $155,979 in 2025.
Section Chief/Johnson
Cathy Eaton Copeland is a Section Chief at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $155,970.
Section Chief/Johnson
Samantha Thexton holds the role of Section Chief at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $155,970.
Managing Engineer-Treatment/Johnson
Alexander Szerwinski works as a Managing Engineer-Treatment for Johnson. Alexander earned $155,898 in 2025.
Deputy Director of Operations/Johnson
Lawrence Peet holds the role of Deputy Director of Operations at Johnson. In 2024, their total compensation was $155,817.
Assistant District Attorney III/Johnson
Kevin O'Connor works as a Assistant District Attorney III for Johnson. Kevin earned $155,769 in 2024.
Deputy Director of Budget and Financial Planning/Johnson
Mark Dapp works as a Deputy Director of Budget and Financial Planning for Johnson. Mark earned $155,723 in 2025.
County Clerk/Register of Deeds/Johnson
Amy Meeker-Berg is a County Clerk/Register of Deeds at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $155,601.
County Auditor/Johnson
Harry Heflin works as a County Auditor for Johnson. Harry earned $155,581 in 2024.
Interim Director/Johnson
Lee Kellenberger holds the role of Interim Director at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $155,453.
Division Chief of EMS/Johnson
Christopher Winger holds the role of Division Chief of EMS at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $154,472.
Chief Financial Officer/Johnson
Brian Seidler is a Chief Financial Officer at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $154,170.
Assistant County Counselor III/Johnson
Betsey Lasister is a Assistant County Counselor III at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $154,015.
Master Deputy/Johnson
At Johnson, Angela Strobel serves as a Master Deputy. Their 2025 pay totaled $153,325.
GIS Lead Developer/Johnson
At Johnson, Keith Shaw serves as a GIS Lead Developer. Their 2025 pay totaled $153,317.
Associate Director for Branch Services/Johnson
Adam Wathen holds the role of Associate Director for Branch Services at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $153,135.
Director of Human Services & Aging/Johnson
Deborah Collins is a Director of Human Services & Aging at Johnson. 2021 total compensation came to $152,876.
Battalion Chief-Operations/Johnson
At Johnson, Molly Oehlert serves as a Battalion Chief-Operations. Their 2025 pay totaled $152,862.