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Los Angeles County / Parks & Recreation Department

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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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Jonathan Escobar

Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$21,123
Base pay
$14,516
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,699
Benefits
$908
Total compensation
$21,123

Jonathan Escobar holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,123.

Carlos Rojas Gaytan

Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$21,061
Base pay
$14,549
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,606
Benefits
$906
Total compensation
$21,061

Carlos Rojas Gaytan holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,061.

Alexandra Meza

Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$21,048
Base pay
$10,164
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,295
Benefits
$5,589
Total compensation
$21,048

At Parks & Recreation Department, Alexandra Meza serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,048.

Breanna Zambrano

Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$21,014
Base pay
$14,128
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,982
Benefits
$904
Total compensation
$21,014

Breanna Zambrano is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $21,014.

Tiffany Silva

Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$21,011
Base pay
$14,738
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,369
Benefits
$904
Total compensation
$21,011

Tiffany Silva holds the role of Cashier-Clerk at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,011.

Nayeli Tapia

Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$20,993
Base pay
$15,026
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,064
Benefits
$903
Total compensation
$20,993

At Parks & Recreation Department, Nayeli Tapia serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,993.

Monique Slater

Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$20,992
Base pay
$9,950
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,223
Benefits
$5,819
Total compensation
$20,992

Monique Slater works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Monique earned $20,992 in 2025.

Jason Reggie

Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$20,976
Base pay
$14,728
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,346
Benefits
$902
Total compensation
$20,976

Jason Reggie is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $20,976.

Adriel Navas

Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$20,970
Base pay
$14,616
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,452
Benefits
$902
Total compensation
$20,970

At Parks & Recreation Department, Adriel Navas serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,970.

Aaron Meza

Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$20,933
Base pay
$14,183
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,850
Benefits
$900
Total compensation
$20,933

At Parks & Recreation Department, Aaron Meza serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,933.

James Chavez

Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$20,928
Base pay
$14,395
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,634
Benefits
$899
Total compensation
$20,928

At Parks & Recreation Department, James Chavez serves as a Cashier-Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,928.

Jessica Lopez

Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$20,925
Base pay
$14,299
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,726
Benefits
$900
Total compensation
$20,925

At Parks & Recreation Department, Jessica Lopez serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,925.

Isabel Gonzalez

Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$20,924
Base pay
$18,189
Overtime
$1,835
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$900
Total compensation
$20,924

Isabel Gonzalez holds the role of Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,924.

Craig Acito

Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$20,912
Base pay
$14,822
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,191
Benefits
$899
Total compensation
$20,912

At Parks & Recreation Department, Craig Acito serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,912.

Leslie Barajas

Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$20,905
Base pay
$15,006
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,000
Benefits
$899
Total compensation
$20,905

Leslie Barajas works as a Park Aide, NC for Parks & Recreation Department. Leslie earned $20,905 in 2025.

Andrew Hee

Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$20,888
Base pay
$14,691
Overtime
$130
Other pay
$5,169
Benefits
$898
Total compensation
$20,888

Andrew Hee holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,888.

Jefferson Barahona

Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$20,875
Base pay
$14,591
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,386
Benefits
$898
Total compensation
$20,875

Jefferson Barahona works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Jefferson earned $20,875 in 2025.

Kevin Li

Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$20,856
Base pay
$14,959
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,000
Benefits
$897
Total compensation
$20,856

Kevin Li holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,856.

Royce Jones

Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$20,790
Base pay
$14,616
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,280
Benefits
$894
Total compensation
$20,790

Royce Jones holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,790.

Brandon Guzman-Calvillo

Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$20,781
Base pay
$11,865
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,212
Benefits
$3,704
Total compensation
$20,781

Brandon Guzman-Calvillo works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Brandon earned $20,781 in 2025.

Montserrat Polanco

Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$20,711
Base pay
$14,728
Overtime
$6
Other pay
$5,086
Benefits
$891
Total compensation
$20,711

Montserrat Polanco works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Montserrat earned $20,711 in 2025.

Luis Guzman

Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$20,703
Base pay
$14,208
Overtime
$256
Other pay
$5,349
Benefits
$890
Total compensation
$20,703

Luis Guzman works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Luis earned $20,703 in 2025.

Destiny Aparicio

Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$20,701
Base pay
$14,811
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,000
Benefits
$890
Total compensation
$20,701

Destiny Aparicio is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $20,701.

Andrew Cruz

Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$20,686
Base pay
$14,797
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,999
Benefits
$890
Total compensation
$20,686

At Parks & Recreation Department, Andrew Cruz serves as a Park Aide, NC. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,686.

Andre Flores

Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$20,591
Base pay
$17,639
Overtime
$2,067
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$885
Total compensation
$20,591

Andre Flores holds the role of Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,591.

Brian Sandoval

Senior Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$20,584
Base pay
$16,862
Overtime
$1,332
Other pay
$582
Benefits
$1,808
Total compensation
$20,584

Brian Sandoval is a Senior Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $20,584.

Krista Hughlett

Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$20,568
Base pay
$14,462
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,221
Benefits
$885
Total compensation
$20,568

At Parks & Recreation Department, Krista Hughlett serves as a Cashier-Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,568.

Michael Perez-Carrillo

Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$20,560
Base pay
$14,205
Overtime
$21
Other pay
$5,450
Benefits
$884
Total compensation
$20,560

Michael Perez-Carrillo is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $20,560.

David Quezada

Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$20,547
Base pay
$10,091
Overtime
$152
Other pay
$5,542
Benefits
$4,762
Total compensation
$20,547

At Parks & Recreation Department, David Quezada serves as a Grounds Maintenance Worker I. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,547.

Dana White

Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$20,543
Base pay
$14,628
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,032
Benefits
$883
Total compensation
$20,543

Dana White holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,543.

Katherine Munoz

Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$20,509
Base pay
$14,075
Overtime
$164
Other pay
$5,388
Benefits
$882
Total compensation
$20,509

Katherine Munoz is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $20,509.

Jose Pantaleon

Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$20,509
Base pay
$14,627
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,000
Benefits
$882
Total compensation
$20,509

Jose Pantaleon works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Jose earned $20,509 in 2025.

Felipe Knight

Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$20,472
Base pay
$18,040
Overtime
$1,551
Other pay
$1
Benefits
$880
Total compensation
$20,472

Felipe Knight is a Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $20,472.

Miguel Murillo

Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$20,412
Base pay
$13,844
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,690
Benefits
$878
Total compensation
$20,412

Miguel Murillo works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Miguel earned $20,412 in 2025.

Fabian Gomez

Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$20,405
Base pay
$13,860
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,668
Benefits
$877
Total compensation
$20,405

At Parks & Recreation Department, Fabian Gomez serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,405.

Jayro Rizo

Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$20,405
Base pay
$13,574
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,954
Benefits
$877
Total compensation
$20,405

Jayro Rizo holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,405.

Earl Yin

Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$20,396
Base pay
$14,172
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,347
Benefits
$877
Total compensation
$20,396

Earl Yin holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,396.

Gianni Campos

Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$20,374
Base pay
$9,394
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,100
Benefits
$5,880
Total compensation
$20,374

Gianni Campos holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,374.

Julien Mojardin

Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$20,371
Base pay
$14,212
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,283
Benefits
$876
Total compensation
$20,371

Julien Mojardin works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Julien earned $20,371 in 2025.

Liliana Ramirez

Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$20,355
Base pay
$13,925
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,555
Benefits
$875
Total compensation
$20,355

Liliana Ramirez holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,355.