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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Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Nelson Herrera is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $40,967.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Scott Hewes is a Cashier-Clerk at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $40,865.
Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
Maven Palacios is a Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $40,804.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Angel Aguirre holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,777.
Irrigation & Lawn Sprinkler Fitter/Parks & Recreation Department
Salvador Barba holds the role of Irrigation & Lawn Sprinkler Fitter at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,725.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Kashfe Rahman is a Cashier-Clerk at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $40,458.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Aurora Gamboa works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Aurora earned $40,391 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Idania Pena works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Idania earned $40,194 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Sharon Monzon holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,186.
Custodian/Parks & Recreation Department
Jacqueline Penaloza is a Custodian at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $40,184.
Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
John Velasquez is a Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $40,032.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
Jarrod Dedekian is a Grounds Maintenance Worker I at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $39,945.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Vonjelique Johnson is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $39,918.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Julie Bautista serves as a Cashier-Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,907.
Senior Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Lucio Escobar Gutierrez works as a Senior Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Lucio earned $39,896 in 2025.
Pool Manager/Parks & Recreation Department
Elizabeth Castillo is a Pool Manager at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $39,882.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Andrew Salas serves as a Grounds Maintenance Worker I. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,873.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Lamar Webb serves as a Grounds Maintenance Worker I. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,839.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Moanni Leos works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Moanni earned $39,766 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Raquel Barajas serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,632.
Senior Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Samantha Oliva serves as a Senior Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,554.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
Peter Holguin works as a Grounds Maintenance Worker I for Parks & Recreation Department. Peter earned $39,553 in 2025.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Angelina Navarro is a Cashier-Clerk at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $39,460.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Garrett Molnar works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Garrett earned $39,315 in 2025.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Aaron Perez serves as a Grounds Maintenance Worker I. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,223.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Marietta Ewing holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $38,953.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Kevin Pelayo works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Kevin earned $38,718 in 2025.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Alicia Ruiz holds the role of Cashier-Clerk at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $38,389.
Senior Typist-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Rosalba Aguilar serves as a Senior Typist-Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $38,330.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Roy Ramirez holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $38,322.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
Dewey Johnson holds the role of Grounds Maintenance Worker I at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $38,303.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Joshua Ochoa is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $38,239.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Christopher Camacho works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Christopher earned $38,113 in 2025.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
Melissa Madrid works as a Grounds Maintenance Worker I for Parks & Recreation Department. Melissa earned $38,031 in 2025.
Senior Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Natalia Molinares is a Senior Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $38,023.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Shaunte Jackson holds the role of Cashier-Clerk at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $37,957.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Tyler Gregory serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $37,837.
Student Professional Worker, Information Technician/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Caleb Cortez serves as a Student Professional Worker, Information Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $37,678.
Irrigation & Lawn Sprinkler Fitter/Parks & Recreation Department
Samuel Beard holds the role of Irrigation & Lawn Sprinkler Fitter at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $37,654.
Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Ryan Davis serves as a Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation. Their 2025 pay totaled $37,522.