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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Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Lucas Hanson serves as a Park Aide, NC. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,561.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Michael Marshall is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $18,489.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Veronica Carter is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $18,486.
Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
Valeria Katona is a Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $18,454.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Erin Grace Rhea serves as a Park Aide, NC. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,453.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Steven Duran holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $18,431.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Cecilia Cerda works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Cecilia earned $18,424 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Diego Felix works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Diego earned $18,411 in 2025.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
Zhan-Hao Liu holds the role of Grounds Maintenance Worker I at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $18,389.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Katherine Baljet serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,388.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Steven Mazariego holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $18,383.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Abigail Perez works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Abigail earned $18,376 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Runyuan Zhou works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Runyuan earned $18,363 in 2025.
Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
Broden Weeks holds the role of Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $18,337.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Delaney Martinez serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,277.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Jose Orellana holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $18,268.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Moussa Fahim holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $18,256.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
Jamila Marlow works as a Grounds Maintenance Worker I for Parks & Recreation Department. Jamila earned $18,208 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Gerson Fonseca holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $18,195.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Christian Cabrera holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $18,194.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Kelly Graves works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Kelly earned $18,194 in 2025.
Locker Room Attendant/Parks & Recreation Department
Felipa Gutierrez holds the role of Locker Room Attendant at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $18,194.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Kevin Mercado serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,165.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
Kayle Leal holds the role of Park Aide, NC at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $18,146.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Cesar Cortez is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $18,139.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Marinett Edmonds works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Marinett earned $18,133 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Logan Abarro serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,097.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Jacob Jreisat is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $18,086.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Samuel Salseda holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $18,074.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Alexis Vasquez holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $18,063.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Andres Arias holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $18,024.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Julian Marcus Dilla is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $17,968.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Fiona Tran serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $17,965.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Andrew Moreno serves as a Park Aide, NC. Their 2025 pay totaled $17,949.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Jocelyn Tlapanco serves as a Park Aide, NC. Their 2025 pay totaled $17,930.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Matthew Pruszynski works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Matthew earned $17,878 in 2025.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Courtney Cook works as a Cashier-Clerk for Parks & Recreation Department. Courtney earned $17,872 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Jaimie Jackson serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $17,872.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Aaron Perez serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $17,854.
Senior Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Mitzi Hernandez holds the role of Senior Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,821.