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Parks & Recreation Department

Source file: Los Angeles County — Employee Salaries (Auditor-Controller) / ingested Jun 19, 2026

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.

Year
2025
Total payroll
$188.2M
Employees
3,218
Median total
$25,749
Highest record
$569,018

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

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.

Average pay composition

  • Base$34,938 (60%)
  • Overtime$863 (1%)
  • Other$4,887 (8%)
  • Benefits$17,800 (30%)

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
$1,753
$9,384
$25,749
$101,785
$150,049

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).

Largest job titles

Pool Lifeguard
644 · $10,201
Park Aide, NC
191 · $7,946
Cashier-Clerk
148 · $26,169

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

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Tobias Panec

Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$22,252
Base pay
$16,295
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,000
Benefits
$957
Total compensation
$22,252

Tobias Panec is a Park Aide, NC at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $22,252.

Kate Benitez

Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$22,230
Base pay
$16,068
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,206
Benefits
$956
Total compensation
$22,230

At Parks & Recreation Department, Kate Benitez serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $22,230.

Saul Ruiz

Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$22,190
Base pay
$15,436
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,800
Benefits
$954
Total compensation
$22,190

Saul Ruiz holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,190.

Violeta Rodriguez

Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$22,150
Base pay
$18,140
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$252
Benefits
$3,758
Total compensation
$22,150

Violeta Rodriguez is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $22,150.

Sheila Kopatz

Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$22,149
Base pay
$15,954
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,243
Benefits
$952
Total compensation
$22,149

Sheila Kopatz holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,149.

Zakary Garcia

Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$22,124
Base pay
$15,233
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,940
Benefits
$951
Total compensation
$22,124

Zakary Garcia works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Zakary earned $22,124 in 2025.

Vincent Maldonado

Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$22,097
Base pay
$14,159
Overtime
$77
Other pay
$5,037
Benefits
$2,824
Total compensation
$22,097

Vincent Maldonado is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $22,097.

Andrew De Hoyos

Pool Manager/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$22,091
Base pay
$19,471
Overtime
$565
Other pay
$1,125
Benefits
$930
Total compensation
$22,091

Andrew De Hoyos is a Pool Manager at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $22,091.

Javon Brown

Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$22,059
Base pay
$13,049
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,952
Benefits
$7,058
Total compensation
$22,059

Javon Brown is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $22,059.

Alberto Hinojos

Grounds Maintenance Worker II/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$22,051
Base pay
$7,740
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,944
Benefits
$9,367
Total compensation
$22,051

Alberto Hinojos works as a Grounds Maintenance Worker II for Parks & Recreation Department. Alberto earned $22,051 in 2025.

Katherine Acciani

Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$22,037
Base pay
$15,524
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,565
Benefits
$948
Total compensation
$22,037

At Parks & Recreation Department, Katherine Acciani serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $22,037.

Priscilla Frias

Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$22,036
Base pay
$15,832
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,256
Benefits
$948
Total compensation
$22,036

At Parks & Recreation Department, Priscilla Frias serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $22,036.

Timaan Meeks

Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$22,018
Base pay
$15,502
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,569
Benefits
$947
Total compensation
$22,018

Timaan Meeks works as a Cashier-Clerk for Parks & Recreation Department. Timaan earned $22,018 in 2025.

Justin Davis

Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$21,967
Base pay
$10,321
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,080
Benefits
$6,566
Total compensation
$21,967

Justin Davis holds the role of Cashier-Clerk at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,967.

Juan Medina

Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$21,864
Base pay
$15,234
Overtime
$434
Other pay
$5,256
Benefits
$940
Total compensation
$21,864

Juan Medina is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $21,864.

Dammian Risher

Irrigation & Lawn Sprinkler Fitter/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$21,864
Base pay
-$3,413
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$21,690
Benefits
$3,587
Total compensation
$21,864

Dammian Risher is a Irrigation & Lawn Sprinkler Fitter at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $21,864.

Joab Diaz

Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$21,776
Base pay
$15,332
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,508
Benefits
$936
Total compensation
$21,776

Joab Diaz is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $21,776.

Jessica Clemmons

Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$21,727
Base pay
$15,235
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,558
Benefits
$934
Total compensation
$21,727

Jessica Clemmons holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,727.

Jake Linger

Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$21,724
Base pay
$20,790
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$934
Total compensation
$21,724

Jake Linger is a Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $21,724.

Lindsay Lutz

Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$21,663
Base pay
$15,088
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,643
Benefits
$932
Total compensation
$21,663

Lindsay Lutz works as a Cashier-Clerk for Parks & Recreation Department. Lindsay earned $21,663 in 2025.

Raphael Garcia

Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$21,656
Base pay
$15,245
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,480
Benefits
$931
Total compensation
$21,656

Raphael Garcia is a Cashier-Clerk at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $21,656.

Tiffany Quintero

Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$21,627
Base pay
$15,496
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,201
Benefits
$930
Total compensation
$21,627

At Parks & Recreation Department, Tiffany Quintero serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,627.

Kassidy De La Cruz

Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$21,578
Base pay
$13,594
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,182
Benefits
$2,802
Total compensation
$21,578

At Parks & Recreation Department, Kassidy De La Cruz serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,578.

Samantha Ayson

Senior Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$21,534
Base pay
$15,408
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,200
Benefits
$926
Total compensation
$21,534

Samantha Ayson holds the role of Senior Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,534.

Nayeli Barron-Zarraga

Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$21,515
Base pay
$15,574
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,016
Benefits
$925
Total compensation
$21,515

Nayeli Barron-Zarraga works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Nayeli earned $21,515 in 2025.

Diana Reyes

Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$21,514
Base pay
$15,248
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,341
Benefits
$925
Total compensation
$21,514

At Parks & Recreation Department, Diana Reyes serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,514.

Grecia Galeana Cardenas

Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$21,504
Base pay
$14,448
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,194
Benefits
$1,862
Total compensation
$21,504

Grecia Galeana Cardenas holds the role of Cashier-Clerk at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,504.

Sabrina Aburto

Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$21,491
Base pay
$14,918
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,649
Benefits
$924
Total compensation
$21,491

Sabrina Aburto works as a Cashier-Clerk for Parks & Recreation Department. Sabrina earned $21,491 in 2025.

Michael Hernandez

Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$21,430
Base pay
$19,071
Overtime
$595
Other pay
$861
Benefits
$903
Total compensation
$21,430

Michael Hernandez works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Michael earned $21,430 in 2025.

Christian Turner

Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$21,429
Base pay
$15,324
Overtime
$5
Other pay
$5,179
Benefits
$921
Total compensation
$21,429

Christian Turner works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Christian earned $21,429 in 2025.

Jovanni Magana

Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$21,408
Base pay
$14,750
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,737
Benefits
$921
Total compensation
$21,408

At Parks & Recreation Department, Jovanni Magana serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,408.

Jacob Loesel

Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$21,384
Base pay
$15,383
Overtime
$81
Other pay
$5,000
Benefits
$920
Total compensation
$21,384

Jacob Loesel holds the role of Park Aide, NC at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,384.

Leon Medina

Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$21,383
Base pay
$15,308
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,155
Benefits
$920
Total compensation
$21,383

At Parks & Recreation Department, Leon Medina serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,383.

Trent Poindexter

Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$21,337
Base pay
$15,345
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,074
Benefits
$918
Total compensation
$21,337

Trent Poindexter holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,337.

Brianna Uribe

Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$21,311
Base pay
$14,520
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,875
Benefits
$916
Total compensation
$21,311

Brianna Uribe is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $21,311.

Jose Gomez

Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$21,287
Base pay
$14,206
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,166
Benefits
$915
Total compensation
$21,287

Jose Gomez works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Jose earned $21,287 in 2025.

Cameron Mathieu

Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$21,249
Base pay
$14,882
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,453
Benefits
$914
Total compensation
$21,249

At Parks & Recreation Department, Cameron Mathieu serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,249.

Michael De La Rosa

Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$21,215
Base pay
$14,199
Overtime
$781
Other pay
$5,323
Benefits
$912
Total compensation
$21,215

Michael De La Rosa is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $21,215.

Arianna Garcia

Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$21,196
Base pay
$14,617
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,668
Benefits
$911
Total compensation
$21,196

Arianna Garcia works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Arianna earned $21,196 in 2025.

Rene Espinoza

Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$21,132
Base pay
$14,505
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,718
Benefits
$909
Total compensation
$21,132

Rene Espinoza holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,132.