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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Senior Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
Taylor Shara works as a Senior Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation for Parks & Recreation Department. Taylor earned $124,577 in 2025.
General Maintenance Worker/Parks & Recreation Department
Joseph Berrios holds the role of General Maintenance Worker at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $124,471.
Grounds Maintenance Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
Keith Perkins works as a Grounds Maintenance Supervisor for Parks & Recreation Department. Keith earned $124,340 in 2025.
Carpenter/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Juan Grande serves as a Carpenter. Their 2025 pay totaled $124,084.
Roofer/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Eduardo Garcia serves as a Roofer. Their 2025 pay totaled $124,036.
Park Animal Keeper/Parks & Recreation Department
David Stives holds the role of Park Animal Keeper at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,936.
Recreation Services Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Carissa Perez serves as a Recreation Services Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,918.
Recreation Services Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
Irene Rincon works as a Recreation Services Supervisor for Parks & Recreation Department. Irene earned $123,892 in 2025.
Painter/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Jose Lemus serves as a Painter. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,878.
General Maintenance Worker/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, William Guiney serves as a General Maintenance Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,681.
Recreation Services Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
Amanda Pavia holds the role of Recreation Services Supervisor at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,650.
Agricultural Chemical Sprayer/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Joseph Cummens serves as a Agricultural Chemical Sprayer. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,585.
Painter Working Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
Rodolfo Galleri works as a Painter Working Supervisor for Parks & Recreation Department. Rodolfo earned $123,478 in 2025.
Crew Instructor/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Ernesto Vergara serves as a Crew Instructor. Their 2025 pay totaled $122,909.
Recreation Services Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
Katherine Tawab is a Recreation Services Supervisor at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $122,854.
Recreation Services Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
Daniel Alvarado is a Recreation Services Supervisor at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $122,723.
Irrigation & Lawn Sprinkler Fitter/Parks & Recreation Department
Edgar Azofeifa Rueda is a Irrigation & Lawn Sprinkler Fitter at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $122,720.
Assistant Director Parks and Recreation (Uc)/Parks & Recreation Department
Carl Cooper is a Assistant Director Parks and Recreation (Uc) at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $122,571.
Senior Grounds Maintenance Worker/Parks & Recreation Department
Damien Alex holds the role of Senior Grounds Maintenance Worker at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $122,511.
Senior Grounds Maintenance Worker/Parks & Recreation Department
Ralph Rodriguez works as a Senior Grounds Maintenance Worker for Parks & Recreation Department. Ralph earned $122,471 in 2025.
Grounds Maintenance Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
Vanessa Ebenezer is a Grounds Maintenance Supervisor at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $122,274.
Cement & Concrete Worker/Parks & Recreation Department
Jose Magana works as a Cement & Concrete Worker for Parks & Recreation Department. Jose earned $122,131 in 2025.
Irrigation & Lawn Sprinkler Fitter/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Rudy Robles Ii serves as a Irrigation & Lawn Sprinkler Fitter. Their 2025 pay totaled $122,109.
Staff Assistant I/Parks & Recreation Department
Leroy Wesley Jr holds the role of Staff Assistant I at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $121,711.
Recreation Services Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Hector Avina serves as a Recreation Services Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $121,488.
Recreation Services Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
Fernando Flores is a Recreation Services Supervisor at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $121,385.
Chief Lake Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Christopher Graham serves as a Chief Lake Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $121,358.
Senior Grounds Maintenance Worker/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Javier Santos serves as a Senior Grounds Maintenance Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $121,203.
Crew Instructor/Parks & Recreation Department
Rodrick Powell works as a Crew Instructor for Parks & Recreation Department. Rodrick earned $121,041 in 2025.
Recreation Services Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
Max Medina works as a Recreation Services Supervisor for Parks & Recreation Department. Max earned $120,967 in 2025.
Recreation Services Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
Jacqueline Richardson is a Recreation Services Supervisor at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $120,821.
Painter/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Gildardo Rodriguez serves as a Painter. Their 2025 pay totaled $120,645.
Senior General Maintenance Worker/Parks & Recreation Department
Juan Meraz works as a Senior General Maintenance Worker for Parks & Recreation Department. Juan earned $120,579 in 2025.
Area Pools Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
Gerardo Aguila works as a Area Pools Supervisor for Parks & Recreation Department. Gerardo earned $120,288 in 2025.
Senior Equipment Maintenance Worker/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Eric Maldonado Cruz serves as a Senior Equipment Maintenance Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $120,288.
Recreation Services Manager/Parks & Recreation Department
David Gomez is a Recreation Services Manager at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $120,260.
Senior Grounds Maintenance Worker/Parks & Recreation Department
Tonio Hernandez works as a Senior Grounds Maintenance Worker for Parks & Recreation Department. Tonio earned $120,259 in 2025.
Management Analyst/Parks & Recreation Department
Saranna Khaing works as a Management Analyst for Parks & Recreation Department. Saranna earned $120,247 in 2025.
Light Tractor Operator/Parks & Recreation Department
Jaime Nungaray works as a Light Tractor Operator for Parks & Recreation Department. Jaime earned $120,201 in 2025.
Accounting Technician I/Parks & Recreation Department
Kelly Parks is a Accounting Technician I at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $120,186.