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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Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
Torey Pierce works as a Park Aide, NC for Parks & Recreation Department. Torey earned $1,216 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Yutian Sun is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $1,214.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Maria Rojas-Ruiz serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,197.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Anzu Isa serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,182.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
Mervion Benjamin holds the role of Park Aide, NC at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,167.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Nancy Duong works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Nancy earned $1,153 in 2025.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Jessica Stone serves as a Park Aide, NC. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,151.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Amelie Ramirez works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Amelie earned $1,143 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Luis Gonzalez is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $1,140.
Pool Lifeguard Candidate/Parks & Recreation Department
Lailah Gonzalez holds the role of Pool Lifeguard Candidate at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,131.
Pool Lifeguard Candidate/Parks & Recreation Department
Hannah Stayner works as a Pool Lifeguard Candidate for Parks & Recreation Department. Hannah earned $1,122 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard Candidate/Parks & Recreation Department
Gabriel Caamano is a Pool Lifeguard Candidate at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $1,122.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Mia Kennedy works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Mia earned $1,118 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Luisa Sanchez serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,097.
Lake Lifeguard Candidate/Parks & Recreation Department
Joseph Savoy Iii is a Lake Lifeguard Candidate at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $1,076.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Sandra Lynch holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,071.
Pool Lifeguard Candidate/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Genesis Berrios serves as a Pool Lifeguard Candidate. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,039.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Joe Caballero holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,016.
Pool Lifeguard Candidate/Parks & Recreation Department
Brianna Blake Moreno holds the role of Pool Lifeguard Candidate at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $960.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Denise Villamil holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $953.
Pool Lifeguard Candidate/Parks & Recreation Department
Olivia Lopez holds the role of Pool Lifeguard Candidate at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $932.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Stephanie Gutierrez Hernandez is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $930.
Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
Jacob Sallenbach holds the role of Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $901.
Pool Lifeguard Candidate/Parks & Recreation Department
Cayden Garcia works as a Pool Lifeguard Candidate for Parks & Recreation Department. Cayden earned $895 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Juan Blanco works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Juan earned $890 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Brayan Ramirez holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $877.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Angel Guerrero works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Angel earned $876 in 2025.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Adrian Castro Cazares serves as a Grounds Maintenance Worker I. Their 2025 pay totaled $840.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Summer Parr holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $832.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Merjohn Benjamin serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $805.
Pool Lifeguard Candidate/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Angel Alonzo serves as a Pool Lifeguard Candidate. Their 2025 pay totaled $783.
Pool Lifeguard Candidate/Parks & Recreation Department
Eric Chavez works as a Pool Lifeguard Candidate for Parks & Recreation Department. Eric earned $779 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Daniel Lino-Aguilar holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $765.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Alfred Gragg Iii is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $756.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Ella Pratt works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Ella earned $751 in 2025.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
Renee Wheeler is a Park Aide, NC at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $749.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Jasmine Tolman serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $703.
Senior Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Christopher Moreno is a Senior Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $701.
Pool Lifeguard Candidate/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Alina Ramonette serves as a Pool Lifeguard Candidate. Their 2025 pay totaled $691.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Viridiana Escudero Herrera is a Cashier-Clerk at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $662.