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 Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Joaquin Falcon serves as a Senior Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation. Their 2025 pay totaled $205,703.
Departmental Facilities Planner II/Parks & Recreation Department
Michelle O'Connor works as a Departmental Facilities Planner II for Parks & Recreation Department. Michelle earned $205,498 in 2025.
Administrative Services Manager II/Parks & Recreation Department
Lyle Goldstein is a Administrative Services Manager II at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $205,278.
Supervising Landscape Architect I/Parks & Recreation Department
Todd Schmit holds the role of Supervising Landscape Architect I at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $205,159.
Plumber Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Christopher Marin serves as a Plumber Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $204,903.
Golf Director/Parks & Recreation Department
Vincent Johnson works as a Golf Director for Parks & Recreation Department. Vincent earned $204,874 in 2025.