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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Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Ricardo Medina works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Ricardo earned $9,502 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Allen Ayala is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $9,498.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Hailey Kalil is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $9,497.
Pool Manager/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Francisco Franco serves as a Pool Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $9,493.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Lucrecia Garcia serves as a Grounds Maintenance Worker I. Their 2025 pay totaled $9,482.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Viktoriya Kopelevich is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $9,482.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Jeshua Barrientos-Gatica works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Jeshua earned $9,467 in 2025.
Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
Aaron Ruelas works as a Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation for Parks & Recreation Department. Aaron earned $9,458 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Elmer Pinto serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $9,439.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Reave Sheen serves as a Cashier-Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $9,384.