City of Boston / Parks Department
Agency file
The Parks Department protects natural resources and the environment — conservation, parks and wildlife, and environmental regulation.
In 2024, this agency had 396 employees with median total compensation of $55,300; the highest distinct record was $206,141.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2024 total compensation is spread across the 396 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($55,300) — 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 $122,496 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $6,768. 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
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Exc Assistant/Parks Department
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R Allen works as a Exc Assistant for Parks Department. R earned $140,403 in 2024.
Director Human Resources (Parks)/Parks Department
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Darlene Bufford holds the role of Director Human Resources (Parks) at Parks Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $140,403.
Director Externalaffairs&Marketing/Parks Department
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Elizabeth Sullivan works as a Director Externalaffairs&Marketing for Parks Department. Elizabeth earned $137,854 in 2024.
Principal Administrative Assistant/Parks Department
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Thomas Timmons holds the role of Principal Administrative Assistant at Parks Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $137,774.
Principal Administrative Assistant/Parks Department
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Lauren Bryant works as a Principal Administrative Assistant for Parks Department. Lauren earned $136,480 in 2024.