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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Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
Joshua Ramirez is a Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $35,589.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Andrew Jameson serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $35,540.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Frankie Mejia is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $35,488.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Jacqueline Velasco is a Cashier-Clerk at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $35,442.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Natalie Reyes works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Natalie earned $35,414 in 2025.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Carmen Reyes holds the role of Cashier-Clerk at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,387.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Irlanda Lozada is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $35,373.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Joseph Salazar is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $35,363.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Faith Acosta holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,331.
Senior Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Andre Williams-Head holds the role of Senior Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,282.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Martin Jimenez serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $35,161.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
Richard Andrade holds the role of Grounds Maintenance Worker I at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,028.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Ashley Murguia holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $34,801.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Aliyah Arce works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Aliyah earned $34,779 in 2025.
Senior Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Allan Jimenez is a Senior Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $34,656.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Alessandro Ballesteros serves as a Cashier-Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $34,649.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Carmen Gavia holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $34,550.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Amelia Leal holds the role of Cashier-Clerk at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $34,493.
Senior Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Valentina Bello serves as a Senior Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $34,479.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Angelica Razo De Valle works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Angelica earned $34,340 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Vicente Ramos serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $34,274.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Natalie Gaona serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $34,012.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
David Bejarano Reyes holds the role of Cashier-Clerk at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $33,983.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Jennyfer Murillo is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $33,883.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Lilac Cobos works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Lilac earned $33,879 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Andrew Marquez is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $33,805.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Alissa Aguero holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $33,779.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Daniel Castillo is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $33,724.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Ryan Barron holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $33,718.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Victoria Lazarz serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $33,561.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Virginia Ortega holds the role of Cashier-Clerk at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $33,556.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Moises Padilla serves as a Cashier-Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $33,523.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Roman Ramos is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $33,336.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Camila Zacarias holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $33,320.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Megan Hewes is a Cashier-Clerk at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $33,255.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Dayana Acevedo serves as a Cashier-Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $33,209.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Sebastian Delgado serves as a Grounds Maintenance Worker I. Their 2025 pay totaled $33,146.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
Jesse Clark works as a Park Aide, NC for Parks & Recreation Department. Jesse earned $33,113 in 2025.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Ava Madrid serves as a Cashier-Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $33,086.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Katherine Hernandez works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Katherine earned $33,069 in 2025.