City of Cincinnati / Department of Parks

Agency file

Department of Parks

Source file: City of Cincinnati — Employee Salaries / ingested Jun 21, 2026

The Department of Parks protects natural resources and the environment — conservation, parks and wildlife, and environmental regulation.

In 2026, this agency had 11 employees with median total compensation of $61,659; the highest distinct record was $117,566.

Year: 2026
Employees: 11
Median total: $61,659
Highest record: $117,566

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$49,729$117,566+

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 11 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($61,659) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $67,961 (100%)
Overtime — $0 (0%)
Other — $0 (0%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$50,123

$61,659

$77,224

$100,647

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $100,647 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $50,123. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Horticulturist

3 · $61,659

Laborer

2 · $50,948

Arborist 1

2 · $50,123

Computer Systems Analyst-Exm

1 · $117,566

Senior Accountant-Exm

1 · $100,647

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

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 1

Clayton Belcher

Computer Systems Analyst-Exm/Department of Parks

2026 total comp

$117,566

Sub-department: Parks
Base pay: $117,566
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,566
Hire date: 2024-05-12
Pay grade: 139
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Department ID: 2000000
Job Family: D0MGM
Jobcode: 139
Jobtitle Abbrv: Computer S
Location: PARKS ADM
Paygroup: MGM
Position Nbr: 00139102
Sal Admin Plan: D0C

Clayton Belcher holds the role of Computer Systems Analyst-Exm at Department of Parks within Parks. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years. In 2026, their total compensation was $117,566. Their pay grade is 139.

Adam Thompson

Senior Accountant-Exm/Department of Parks

2026 total comp

$100,647

Sub-department: Parks
Base pay: $100,647
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,647
Hire date: 2018-10-21
Pay grade: 111
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Department ID: 2000000
Job Family: D0MGM
Jobcode: 111
Jobtitle Abbrv: Senior Acc
Location: PARKS ADM
Paygroup: MGM
Position Nbr: 00111106
Sal Admin Plan: D0C

Adam Thompson works as a Senior Accountant-Exm for Department of Parks within Parks. They have served since 2018 (about 8 years). Adam earned $100,647 in 2026. Their pay grade is 111.

Steven Crooms

Parks/Rec Maintenance Crew Ldr/Department of Parks

2026 total comp

$77,224

Sub-department: Parks
Base pay: $77,224
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,224
Hire date: 2008-05-04
Pay grade: 101
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Department ID: 2000000
Job Family: D0MGM
Jobcode: 101
Jobtitle Abbrv: P/R MtncCL
Location: PARKS ADM
Paygroup: MGM
Position Nbr: 00101013
Sal Admin Plan: D0C

At Department of Parks, Steven Crooms serves as a Parks/Rec Maintenance Crew Ldr within Parks. Hired in 2008, they have about 18 years of service. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,224. They are classified at grade 101.

Mark Hand

Lead Arborist/Department of Parks

2026 total comp

$67,491

Sub-department: Parks
Base pay: $67,491
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,491
Hire date: 2022-09-07
Pay grade: 873
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Department ID: 2000000
Job Family: D0MGM
Jobcode: 873
Jobtitle Abbrv: LdArborist
Location: PARKS ADM
Paygroup: MGM
Position Nbr: 00873003
Sal Admin Plan: D0C

Mark Hand is a Lead Arborist at Department of Parks within Parks. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 4 years. 2026 total compensation came to $67,491. They are classified at grade 873.

Rachel Brucato

Horticulturist/Department of Parks

2026 total comp

$61,659

Sub-department: Parks
Base pay: $61,659
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,659
Hire date: 2018-05-07
Pay grade: 849
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Department ID: 2000000
Job Family: D1AFS
Jobcode: 849
Jobtitle Abbrv: HrtCltrist
Location: PARKS ADM
Paygroup: GEN
Position Nbr: 00849029
Sal Admin Plan: D1

At Department of Parks, Rachel Brucato serves as a Horticulturist within Parks. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 8 years. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,659. They are classified at grade 849.

Aaron Kleinmann

Horticulturist/Department of Parks

2026 total comp

$61,659

Sub-department: Parks
Base pay: $61,659
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,659
Hire date: 2009-05-03
Pay grade: 849
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Department ID: 2000000
Job Family: D1AFS
Jobcode: 849
Jobtitle Abbrv: HrtCltrist
Location: PARKS ADM
Paygroup: GEN
Position Nbr: 00849028
Sal Admin Plan: D1

Aaron Kleinmann is a Horticulturist at Department of Parks within Parks. Hired in 2009, they have about 17 years of service. 2026 total compensation came to $61,659. They are classified at grade 849.

Charles Vogt

Horticulturist/Department of Parks

2026 total comp

$59,185

Sub-department: Parks
Base pay: $59,185
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,185
Hire date: 2021-03-28
Pay grade: 849
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Department ID: 2000000
Job Family: D1AFS
Jobcode: 849
Jobtitle Abbrv: HrtCltrist
Location: PARKS ADM
Paygroup: GEN
Position Nbr: 00849040
Sal Admin Plan: D1

Charles Vogt works as a Horticulturist for Department of Parks within Parks. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 5 years. Charles earned $59,185 in 2026. Their pay grade is 849.

Fredrick Veith

Laborer/Department of Parks

2026 total comp

$52,167

Sub-department: Parks
Base pay: $52,167
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,167
Hire date: 2023-03-06
Pay grade: 601
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Department ID: 2000000
Job Family: D1AFS
Jobcode: 601
Jobtitle Abbrv: Laborer
Location: PARKS ADM
Paygroup: GEN
Position Nbr: 00601202
Sal Admin Plan: D1

Fredrick Veith works as a Laborer for Department of Parks within Parks. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 3 years. Fredrick earned $52,167 in 2026. Their pay grade is 601.

Luke Foering

Arborist 1/Department of Parks

2026 total comp

$50,123

Sub-department: Parks
Base pay: $50,123
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,123
Hire date: 2025-09-28
Pay grade: 843
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Department ID: 2000000
Job Family: D1AFS
Jobcode: 843
Jobtitle Abbrv: Arborist 1
Location: PARKS ADM
Paygroup: GEN
Position Nbr: 00843002
Sal Admin Plan: D1

At Department of Parks, Luke Foering serves as a Arborist 1 within Parks. They have served since 2025 (about a year). Their 2026 pay totaled $50,123. They are classified at grade 843.

Dakotah Zimmer

Arborist 1/Department of Parks

2026 total comp

$50,123

Sub-department: Parks
Base pay: $50,123
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,123
Hire date: 2025-09-28
Pay grade: 843
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Department ID: 2000000
Job Family: D1AFS
Jobcode: 843
Jobtitle Abbrv: Arborist 1
Location: PARKS ADM
Paygroup: GEN
Position Nbr: 00843001
Sal Admin Plan: D1

Dakotah Zimmer holds the role of Arborist 1 at Department of Parks within Parks. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,123. Their pay grade is 843.

Joseph Buscani

Laborer/Department of Parks

2026 total comp

$49,729

Sub-department: Parks
Base pay: $49,729
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,729
Hire date: 2024-04-29
Pay grade: 601
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Department ID: 2000000
Job Family: D1AFS
Jobcode: 601
Jobtitle Abbrv: Laborer
Location: PARKS ADM
Paygroup: GEN
Position Nbr: 00601203
Sal Admin Plan: D1

Joseph Buscani is a Laborer at Department of Parks within Parks. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years. 2026 total compensation came to $49,729. They are classified at grade 601.