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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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Rosa Perez Lopez

Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$16,886
Base pay
$11,022
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,138
Benefits
$726
Total compensation
$16,886

Rosa Perez Lopez is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $16,886.

Salvador Ramirez

Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$16,885
Base pay
$10,785
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,374
Benefits
$726
Total compensation
$16,885

Salvador Ramirez works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Salvador earned $16,885 in 2025.

Brandon Alcala

Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$16,874
Base pay
$15,555
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$604
Benefits
$715
Total compensation
$16,874

Brandon Alcala works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Brandon earned $16,874 in 2025.

Emily Paz-Soberaniz

Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$16,837
Base pay
$9,775
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$730
Benefits
$6,332
Total compensation
$16,837

Emily Paz-Soberaniz works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Emily earned $16,837 in 2025.

George Pulido

Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$16,832
Base pay
$10,820
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,288
Benefits
$724
Total compensation
$16,832

At Parks & Recreation Department, George Pulido serves as a Park Aide, NC. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,832.

Christopher Johnson

Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$16,822
Base pay
$11,043
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,056
Benefits
$723
Total compensation
$16,822

At Parks & Recreation Department, Christopher Johnson serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,822.

Christian Clark

Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$16,818
Base pay
$10,660
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,435
Benefits
$723
Total compensation
$16,818

At Parks & Recreation Department, Christian Clark serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,818.

Julius Salazar

Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$16,813
Base pay
$11,090
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,000
Benefits
$723
Total compensation
$16,813

Julius Salazar is a Park Aide, NC at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $16,813.

Justin Wong

Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$16,804
Base pay
$10,815
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,266
Benefits
$723
Total compensation
$16,804

Justin Wong works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Justin earned $16,804 in 2025.

Angelina Velarde

Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$16,782
Base pay
$9,980
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,144
Benefits
$1,658
Total compensation
$16,782

Angelina Velarde works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Angelina earned $16,782 in 2025.

Jonathan Garcia

Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$16,746
Base pay
$10,974
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,052
Benefits
$720
Total compensation
$16,746

At Parks & Recreation Department, Jonathan Garcia serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,746.

Darius Grant

Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$16,725
Base pay
$10,766
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,240
Benefits
$719
Total compensation
$16,725

Darius Grant works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Darius earned $16,725 in 2025.

Lashaia Ward

Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$16,702
Base pay
$10,924
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,060
Benefits
$718
Total compensation
$16,702

Lashaia Ward holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $16,702.

Heidi Hurtado Juarez

Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$16,667
Base pay
$10,737
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,213
Benefits
$717
Total compensation
$16,667

At Parks & Recreation Department, Heidi Hurtado Juarez serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,667.

Ada Chen

Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$16,626
Base pay
$10,416
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,495
Benefits
$715
Total compensation
$16,626

Ada Chen holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $16,626.

Sergio Jimenez

Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$16,623
Base pay
$10,762
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,146
Benefits
$715
Total compensation
$16,623

Sergio Jimenez is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $16,623.

Jose Chacon

Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$16,599
Base pay
$10,612
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,273
Benefits
$714
Total compensation
$16,599

Jose Chacon works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Jose earned $16,599 in 2025.

Alexander Alvarado

Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$16,551
Base pay
$10,596
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,243
Benefits
$712
Total compensation
$16,551

Alexander Alvarado holds the role of Cashier-Clerk at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $16,551.

Luis Diaz

Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$16,482
Base pay
$10,254
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,519
Benefits
$709
Total compensation
$16,482

Luis Diaz works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Luis earned $16,482 in 2025.

Trysten Thornton

Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$16,481
Base pay
$10,489
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,283
Benefits
$709
Total compensation
$16,481

Trysten Thornton is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $16,481.

Mariah Martinez

Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$16,475
Base pay
$10,766
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,001
Benefits
$708
Total compensation
$16,475

Mariah Martinez is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $16,475.

Kylie Green

Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$16,461
Base pay
$10,339
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,414
Benefits
$708
Total compensation
$16,461

Kylie Green is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $16,461.

Michelle Lazalde

Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$16,427
Base pay
$10,101
Overtime
$484
Other pay
$5,136
Benefits
$706
Total compensation
$16,427

Michelle Lazalde works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Michelle earned $16,427 in 2025.

Gabriel Nikolai Teodosio

Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$16,394
Base pay
$10,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,217
Benefits
$705
Total compensation
$16,394

At Parks & Recreation Department, Gabriel Nikolai Teodosio serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,394.

Keyli Ferrera

Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$16,385
Base pay
$10,680
Overtime
$1
Other pay
$4,999
Benefits
$705
Total compensation
$16,385

Keyli Ferrera holds the role of Park Aide, NC at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $16,385.

Elliot Rosales

Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$16,374
Base pay
$10,400
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,270
Benefits
$704
Total compensation
$16,374

Elliot Rosales is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $16,374.

Henri Mikaelian

Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$16,344
Base pay
$10,293
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,348
Benefits
$703
Total compensation
$16,344

Henri Mikaelian works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Henri earned $16,344 in 2025.

Allison Segura

Locker Room Attendant/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$16,334
Base pay
$10,309
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,323
Benefits
$702
Total compensation
$16,334

Allison Segura holds the role of Locker Room Attendant at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $16,334.

Valerie Hernandez De Luna

Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$16,326
Base pay
$10,441
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,183
Benefits
$702
Total compensation
$16,326

Valerie Hernandez De Luna works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Valerie earned $16,326 in 2025.

Emilio Aguayo

Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$16,309
Base pay
$10,608
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,000
Benefits
$701
Total compensation
$16,309

Emilio Aguayo holds the role of Park Aide, NC at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $16,309.

Emma Linares

Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$16,280
Base pay
$10,549
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,031
Benefits
$700
Total compensation
$16,280

At Parks & Recreation Department, Emma Linares serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,280.

Samantha Tejada

Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$16,240
Base pay
$10,126
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,428
Benefits
$686
Total compensation
$16,240

Samantha Tejada is a Park Aide, NC at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $16,240.

Gilbert Marin

Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$16,190
Base pay
$10,188
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,306
Benefits
$696
Total compensation
$16,190

At Parks & Recreation Department, Gilbert Marin serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,190.

Zinadin Rosales

Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$16,161
Base pay
$10,158
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,308
Benefits
$695
Total compensation
$16,161

At Parks & Recreation Department, Zinadin Rosales serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,161.

Evan Clark

Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$16,147
Base pay
$15,453
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$694
Total compensation
$16,147

Evan Clark works as a Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation for Parks & Recreation Department. Evan earned $16,147 in 2025.

Sean Abrams

Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$16,131
Base pay
$10,437
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,000
Benefits
$694
Total compensation
$16,131

Sean Abrams works as a Park Aide, NC for Parks & Recreation Department. Sean earned $16,131 in 2025.

Paulo Munoz

Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$16,096
Base pay
$10,089
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,315
Benefits
$692
Total compensation
$16,096

At Parks & Recreation Department, Paulo Munoz serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,096.

Angel Aranda

Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$16,089
Base pay
$10,067
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,330
Benefits
$692
Total compensation
$16,089

At Parks & Recreation Department, Angel Aranda serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,089.

Arbi Avanessian

Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$16,051
Base pay
$10,360
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,001
Benefits
$690
Total compensation
$16,051

At Parks & Recreation Department, Arbi Avanessian serves as a Park Aide, NC. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,051.

Jeannet Farias Rodriguez

Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$16,013
Base pay
$9,478
Overtime
$769
Other pay
$5,077
Benefits
$689
Total compensation
$16,013

Jeannet Farias Rodriguez is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $16,013.