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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

Page 1

Ernest Jackson

Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$26,674
Base pay
$19,968
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,559
Benefits
$1,147
Total compensation
$26,674

Ernest Jackson is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $26,674.

Roland Leal

Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$26,674
Base pay
$19,398
Overtime
$17
Other pay
$6,112
Benefits
$1,147
Total compensation
$26,674

Roland Leal holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $26,674.

Michael Reese

Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$26,571
Base pay
$20,428
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,000
Benefits
$1,143
Total compensation
$26,571

Michael Reese holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $26,571.

Amie Gonzalez

Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$26,508
Base pay
$18,501
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,930
Benefits
$2,077
Total compensation
$26,508

Amie Gonzalez is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $26,508.

Leonissa Duarte

Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$26,494
Base pay
$12,335
Overtime
$2,129
Other pay
$5,470
Benefits
$6,560
Total compensation
$26,494

Leonissa Duarte holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $26,494.

Joshua Alvarez

Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$26,447
Base pay
$19,573
Overtime
$145
Other pay
$5,592
Benefits
$1,137
Total compensation
$26,447

At Parks & Recreation Department, Joshua Alvarez serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $26,447.

Melanie Aleman

Locker Room Attendant/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$26,427
Base pay
$16,530
Overtime
$312
Other pay
$18
Benefits
$9,567
Total compensation
$26,427

At Parks & Recreation Department, Melanie Aleman serves as a Locker Room Attendant. Their 2025 pay totaled $26,427.

Hanna Gonzalez Esparza

Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$26,380
Base pay
$19,234
Overtime
$379
Other pay
$5,633
Benefits
$1,134
Total compensation
$26,380

Hanna Gonzalez Esparza works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Hanna earned $26,380 in 2025.

Hailey Reyes

Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$26,365
Base pay
$17,905
Overtime
$22
Other pay
$5,431
Benefits
$3,007
Total compensation
$26,365

Hailey Reyes holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $26,365.

Janice Littlejohn

Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$26,361
Base pay
$19,235
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,595
Benefits
$1,531
Total compensation
$26,361

Janice Littlejohn works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Janice earned $26,361 in 2025.

Victoria Garcia

Locker Room Attendant/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$26,358
Base pay
$14,493
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,339
Benefits
$6,526
Total compensation
$26,358

Victoria Garcia works as a Locker Room Attendant for Parks & Recreation Department. Victoria earned $26,358 in 2025.

Yamilet Mendez

Locker Room Attendant/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$26,277
Base pay
$19,276
Overtime
$305
Other pay
$5,566
Benefits
$1,130
Total compensation
$26,277

At Parks & Recreation Department, Yamilet Mendez serves as a Locker Room Attendant. Their 2025 pay totaled $26,277.

Ann Despain

Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$26,249
Base pay
$16,926
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,192
Benefits
$4,131
Total compensation
$26,249

Ann Despain holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $26,249.

Joseph Manzo

Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$26,157
Base pay
$19,508
Overtime
$63
Other pay
$5,461
Benefits
$1,125
Total compensation
$26,157

Joseph Manzo is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $26,157.

Rish Corrieu

Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$26,156
Base pay
$19,951
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,080
Benefits
$1,125
Total compensation
$26,156

At Parks & Recreation Department, Rish Corrieu serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $26,156.

Armando Estrada-Rodriguez

Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$25,997
Base pay
$17,727
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,278
Benefits
$2,992
Total compensation
$25,997

Armando Estrada-Rodriguez holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $25,997.

Ronald Ramos Chang

Helper,Electrical/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$25,942
Base pay
$15,548
Overtime
$1,590
Other pay
$709
Benefits
$8,095
Total compensation
$25,942

Ronald Ramos Chang holds the role of Helper,Electrical at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $25,942.

Nathan Madrigal

Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$25,934
Base pay
$19,548
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,271
Benefits
$1,115
Total compensation
$25,934

Nathan Madrigal is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $25,934.

Talon Morch

Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$25,894
Base pay
$19,445
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,336
Benefits
$1,113
Total compensation
$25,894

Talon Morch holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $25,894.

Layla Jimenez

Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$25,892
Base pay
$16,634
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,334
Benefits
$3,924
Total compensation
$25,892

Layla Jimenez works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Layla earned $25,892 in 2025.

Brittney Demott

Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$25,837
Base pay
$19,614
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,112
Benefits
$1,111
Total compensation
$25,837

Brittney Demott works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Brittney earned $25,837 in 2025.

Manuel Saldivar

Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$25,816
Base pay
$19,032
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,674
Benefits
$1,110
Total compensation
$25,816

Manuel Saldivar holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $25,816.

Cameron Wong

Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$25,801
Base pay
$18,649
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,043
Benefits
$1,109
Total compensation
$25,801

Cameron Wong works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Cameron earned $25,801 in 2025.

Wyatt Higginbotham-Caldero

Senior Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$25,782
Base pay
$19,186
Overtime
$369
Other pay
$5,118
Benefits
$1,109
Total compensation
$25,782

Wyatt Higginbotham-Caldero works as a Senior Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Wyatt earned $25,782 in 2025.

Angelica Espinoza

Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$25,781
Base pay
$18,714
Overtime
$106
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$6,961
Total compensation
$25,781

Angelica Espinoza is a Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $25,781.

Lillian Castaneda

Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$25,717
Base pay
$19,164
Overtime
$98
Other pay
$5,349
Benefits
$1,106
Total compensation
$25,717

Lillian Castaneda holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $25,717.

Debra Tamburello

Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$25,706
Base pay
$18,795
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,806
Benefits
$1,105
Total compensation
$25,706

Debra Tamburello holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $25,706.

Delilah Fernandez

Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$25,655
Base pay
$18,313
Overtime
$873
Other pay
$5,366
Benefits
$1,103
Total compensation
$25,655

At Parks & Recreation Department, Delilah Fernandez serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $25,655.

Henry Hernandez

Pool Manager/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$25,554
Base pay
$21,744
Overtime
$2,043
Other pay
$682
Benefits
$1,085
Total compensation
$25,554

At Parks & Recreation Department, Henry Hernandez serves as a Pool Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $25,554.

Gabriel Gomez

Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$25,524
Base pay
$19,089
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,337
Benefits
$1,098
Total compensation
$25,524

At Parks & Recreation Department, Gabriel Gomez serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $25,524.

Kiersten Vasquez

Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$25,514
Base pay
$18,876
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,541
Benefits
$1,097
Total compensation
$25,514

Kiersten Vasquez holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $25,514.

Kaung Thant

Student Professional Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$25,438
Base pay
$19,344
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,000
Benefits
$1,094
Total compensation
$25,438

Kaung Thant holds the role of Student Professional Worker I at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $25,438.

Destiny Castro

Locker Room Attendant/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$25,410
Base pay
$18,635
Overtime
$87
Other pay
$5,595
Benefits
$1,093
Total compensation
$25,410

At Parks & Recreation Department, Destiny Castro serves as a Locker Room Attendant. Their 2025 pay totaled $25,410.

Amber Davis

Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$25,381
Base pay
$18,144
Overtime
$710
Other pay
$5,361
Benefits
$1,166
Total compensation
$25,381

Amber Davis is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $25,381.

Kelley Rojas Ramirez

Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$25,358
Base pay
$17,906
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,362
Benefits
$1,090
Total compensation
$25,358

Kelley Rojas Ramirez is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $25,358.

Michelle Venegas

Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$25,341
Base pay
$18,670
Overtime
$441
Other pay
$5,140
Benefits
$1,090
Total compensation
$25,341

Michelle Venegas is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $25,341.

Delilah Moreno

Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$25,339
Base pay
$15,620
Overtime
$457
Other pay
$5,362
Benefits
$3,900
Total compensation
$25,339

Delilah Moreno is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $25,339.

Andrew Aviles

Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$25,328
Base pay
$18,627
Overtime
$6
Other pay
$5,606
Benefits
$1,089
Total compensation
$25,328

Andrew Aviles works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Andrew earned $25,328 in 2025.

Ayxa Servin

Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$25,287
Base pay
$18,619
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,581
Benefits
$1,087
Total compensation
$25,287

At Parks & Recreation Department, Ayxa Servin serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $25,287.

Daniel Metry

Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department

2025 total comp
$25,260
Base pay
$18,633
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,541
Benefits
$1,086
Total compensation
$25,260

Daniel Metry works as a Cashier-Clerk for Parks & Recreation Department. Daniel earned $25,260 in 2025.