Los Angeles County / Parks & Recreation Department
Agency file
The Parks & Recreation Department protects natural resources and the environment — conservation, parks and wildlife, and environmental regulation.
In 2025, this agency had 3,218 employees with median total compensation of $25,749; the highest distinct record was $569,018.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 3,218 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($25,749) — 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 $150,049 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $1,753. 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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Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Adolfo Mendoza serves as a Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,326.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Richard Arce serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,021.
Administrative Services Manager I/Parks & Recreation Department
Melinda Marie Yamashita works as a Administrative Services Manager I for Parks & Recreation Department. Melinda earned $50,979 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Gabriela Velasquez is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $50,648.
Senior Typist-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Rose Mckee serves as a Senior Typist-Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $50,396.
Pool Manager/Parks & Recreation Department
Jasmine Wong holds the role of Pool Manager at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,229.
Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
Joseph Carpenter holds the role of Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,197.
Grounds Maintenance Worker II/Parks & Recreation Department
Johnny Tostado works as a Grounds Maintenance Worker II for Parks & Recreation Department. Johnny earned $50,177 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Tiffany Hockenhull is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $49,885.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
Jorge Vasquez works as a Grounds Maintenance Worker I for Parks & Recreation Department. Jorge earned $49,854 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Jacob Reyes is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $49,803.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Naomi Ramirez works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Naomi earned $49,595 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Ricardo Avila holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,431.
Grounds Maintenance Worker II/Parks & Recreation Department
Jose Serrano holds the role of Grounds Maintenance Worker II at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,312.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Maria Del San J Quebrado Delgado works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Maria earned $49,135 in 2025.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Maria Trujillo holds the role of Cashier-Clerk at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,091.
General Maintenance Worker/Parks & Recreation Department
Jose Holguin Jr. is a General Maintenance Worker at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $48,879.
Senior Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Yajaira Santana serves as a Senior Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,828.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Irma Reddig serves as a Cashier-Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,819.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, James Perez serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,617.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Paloma Vargas serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,427.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Maximilian Sanchez is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $48,125.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Kalane Shamburger holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,890.
Pool Manager/Parks & Recreation Department
Nicole Hall holds the role of Pool Manager at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,862.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Geomar Pavia holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,851.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Christian Cruz serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,753.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Richard Sanchez serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,691.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
Jermaine Young holds the role of Grounds Maintenance Worker I at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,676.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
John Villeda works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. John earned $47,555 in 2025.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Antonio Esparza is a Cashier-Clerk at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $47,230.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Daisy Santos works as a Cashier-Clerk for Parks & Recreation Department. Daisy earned $47,127 in 2025.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Ronald Maghanoy works as a Cashier-Clerk for Parks & Recreation Department. Ronald earned $47,098 in 2025.
Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
Bryan Santis is a Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $46,711.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Jacqueline Gomez Vega works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Jacqueline earned $46,706 in 2025.
Recreation Services Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
Jenifer Johnston holds the role of Recreation Services Supervisor at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $46,554.
Locker Room Attendant/Parks & Recreation Department
Oscar Caliman works as a Locker Room Attendant for Parks & Recreation Department. Oscar earned $46,502 in 2025.
Senior Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Marisol Narvaez is a Senior Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $46,490.
Tree Trimmer/Parks & Recreation Department
Omar Rivera works as a Tree Trimmer for Parks & Recreation Department. Omar earned $46,482 in 2025.
Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
Henry Rodriguez works as a Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation for Parks & Recreation Department. Henry earned $46,427 in 2025.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Denise Vasquez works as a Cashier-Clerk for Parks & Recreation Department. Denise earned $46,407 in 2025.