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 Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Naomi Melgoza holds the role of Senior Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $28,456.
Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Angela Kelly serves as a Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation. Their 2025 pay totaled $28,390.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Lizbeth Preciado is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $28,369.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Nora Avanessian is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $28,339.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Manuel Valadez serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $28,273.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Jessica Huey serves as a Intermediate Typist-Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $28,270.
Assistant Arboretum Gardener/Parks & Recreation Department
Alyssa Kahn is a Assistant Arboretum Gardener at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $28,195.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Kevin Lopez Perez holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $28,136.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Daniel Flores is a Cashier-Clerk at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $28,093.
Student Professional Worker, Information Technician/Parks & Recreation Department
Andrew Chavez works as a Student Professional Worker, Information Technician for Parks & Recreation Department. Andrew earned $28,077 in 2025.
Senior Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Francisco Perez holds the role of Senior Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $27,807.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Adriana Jacinto works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Adriana earned $27,763 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Jorge Granados is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $27,763.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Carlee Carcano is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $27,744.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Timothy Kwon holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $27,703.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Mehrnoosh Shirazi holds the role of Cashier-Clerk at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $27,660.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Nora Davoudi holds the role of Cashier-Clerk at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $27,647.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Derek Ngo holds the role of Cashier-Clerk at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $27,622.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
David Mejia works as a Cashier-Clerk for Parks & Recreation Department. David earned $27,580 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Sherian Johnson works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Sherian earned $27,571 in 2025.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
Misael Becerra works as a Grounds Maintenance Worker I for Parks & Recreation Department. Misael earned $27,566 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Felicia Reynozo is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $27,429.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Malaka Cosey is a Cashier-Clerk at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $27,321.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Katrina Porras holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $27,316.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Miguel Valencia works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Miguel earned $27,299 in 2025.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
Cortez Villalobos-Martinez works as a Grounds Maintenance Worker I for Parks & Recreation Department. Cortez earned $27,293 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
La'Dale Jackson holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $27,282.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Alejandra Gutierrez-Paredes serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $27,149.
Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
Tyler Srioudom is a Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $27,104.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Khalina Sanchez holds the role of Cashier-Clerk at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $27,096.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
William Weed is a Cashier-Clerk at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $27,077.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Anthony Alonso works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Anthony earned $26,967 in 2025.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
Adriana Diaz works as a Grounds Maintenance Worker I for Parks & Recreation Department. Adriana earned $26,925 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Jaden Degl'Innocenti serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $26,906.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Angel Raigoza is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $26,887.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Jaylene Durantes holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $26,873.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Allan Morales holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $26,865.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Steven Diaz is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $26,843.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Ashley Gonzalez works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Ashley earned $26,815 in 2025.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
Angelique Cruz is a Park Aide, NC at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $26,757.