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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Early Literacy Coordinating Librarian/Johnson
Shannon Goebel is a Early Literacy Coordinating Librarian at Johnson. 2023 total compensation came to $72,789.
Mental Health Clinician/Team Leader/Johnson
Sierra Wright is a Mental Health Clinician/Team Leader at Johnson. 2022 total compensation came to $72,789.
Maintenance Specialist/Johnson
Robert Sirett is a Maintenance Specialist at Johnson. 2024 total compensation came to $72,758.
Cognitive Skills Facilitator/Johnson
Bradford Holiwell works as a Cognitive Skills Facilitator for Johnson. Bradford earned $72,750 in 2025.
Line Repair Construction Crew Member II/Johnson
Santos Ruiz is a Line Repair Construction Crew Member II at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $72,750.
Mental Health Clinician/Johnson
Samantha Lucey works as a Mental Health Clinician for Johnson. Samantha earned $72,737 in 2025.
Civilian Specialist/Johnson
At Johnson, Michael Wadsworth serves as a Civilian Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,736.
Reference Librarian/Johnson
Martha Johannes is a Reference Librarian at Johnson. 2023 total compensation came to $72,722.
Payables Technician/Johnson
Lorri Johnson works as a Payables Technician for Johnson. Lorri earned $72,709 in 2024.
Health Supports Assistant/Johnson
At Johnson, Sherrie Hess serves as a Health Supports Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,705.
Mental Health Clinician/Johnson
Jami Clay holds the role of Mental Health Clinician at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,704.
Lead Senior Records Specialist/Johnson
Roxi Smothers is a Lead Senior Records Specialist at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $72,702.
Environmental Health Specialist/Johnson
Eric Nelson is a Environmental Health Specialist at Johnson. 2024 total compensation came to $72,671.
Mental Health Clinician/Johnson
Lisa Torrez Badilla is a Mental Health Clinician at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $72,667.
Epidemiology III Supervisor/Johnson
Elizabeth Lawlor works as a Epidemiology III Supervisor for Johnson. Elizabeth earned $72,660 in 2025.
Public Health Nurse - Lead/Johnson
Hannah Rivera holds the role of Public Health Nurse - Lead at Johnson. In 2024, their total compensation was $72,639.
Senior Maintenance Technician/Johnson
At Johnson, James Henderson serves as a Senior Maintenance Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,631.
Master Deputy/Johnson
Philip Kirgan is a Master Deputy at Johnson. 2021 total compensation came to $72,613.
Substance Abuse Counselor/Johnson
Nicole Rush is a Substance Abuse Counselor at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $72,613.
Case Manager/Johnson
Megan Vaughan works as a Case Manager for Johnson. Megan earned $72,583 in 2025.
Deputy County Clerk/Johnson
Megan Johnson holds the role of Deputy County Clerk at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,571.
Act Case Manager/Johnson
At Johnson, Melissa Andrews serves as a Act Case Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,564.
Intensive Supervision Officer I/Johnson
Sarah Hedrick is a Intensive Supervision Officer I at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $72,551.
Mental Health Clinician/Johnson
Samantha Barbosa is a Mental Health Clinician at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $72,527.
Civilian Specialist Supervisor/Johnson
At Johnson, Stephanie Liebig serves as a Civilian Specialist Supervisor. Their 2023 pay totaled $72,525.
Senior Executive Assistant/Johnson
At Johnson, Alisa Bentley serves as a Senior Executive Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,521.
Deputy Sheriff/Johnson
Anthony Schreffler holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,499.
Intensive Supervision Officer II/Johnson
At Johnson, Wendy Hampton serves as a Intensive Supervision Officer II. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,489.
Senior Direct Support Professional/Johnson
At Johnson, Winfred Mutinda serves as a Senior Direct Support Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,487.
Substance Abuse Clinician/Johnson
At Johnson, Maleah Banker serves as a Substance Abuse Clinician. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,465.
Paramedic/Johnson
Katelin Hemphill works as a Paramedic for Johnson. Katelin earned $72,438 in 2025.
Diversion Case Manager/Johnson
Alison Collins is a Diversion Case Manager at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $72,398.
Senior Direct Support Professional/Johnson
Robin Estes holds the role of Senior Direct Support Professional at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,387.
Deputy Sheriff/Johnson
Paola Alarcon holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,375.
Election Specialist/Johnson
Brenda Rehm works as a Election Specialist for Johnson. Brenda earned $72,365 in 2025.
Tb Nurse/Johnson
Erin Ortiz holds the role of Tb Nurse at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,355.
Line Repair Construction Crew Leader I/Johnson
Jerry Wallander holds the role of Line Repair Construction Crew Leader I at Johnson. In 2022, their total compensation was $72,304.
Case Manager/Johnson
At Johnson, William Busenbark serves as a Case Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,266.
Forensic Scientist/Johnson
At Johnson, Aaron Ahrens serves as a Forensic Scientist. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,251.
Paramedic/Johnson
At Johnson, Devin Connelly serves as a Paramedic. Their 2021 pay totaled $72,246.