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
Highest-paid first / page 12
Recreation Services Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
Freddy Bryant is a Recreation Services Supervisor at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $137,016.
Recreation Services Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
Leah Ferrassoli is a Recreation Services Supervisor at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $136,948.
Plumber/Parks & Recreation Department
Sergio Estrella is a Plumber at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $136,838.
Recreation Services Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
Angelica Calleros works as a Recreation Services Supervisor for Parks & Recreation Department. Angelica earned $136,776 in 2025.
Senior IT Technical Support Analyst/Parks & Recreation Department
James Huang holds the role of Senior IT Technical Support Analyst at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $136,741.
Irrigation & Lawn Sprinkler Fitter/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Anthony Balser serves as a Irrigation & Lawn Sprinkler Fitter. Their 2025 pay totaled $136,735.
Park Project Coordinator/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Reiko Uchida serves as a Park Project Coordinator. Their 2025 pay totaled $136,697.
Recreation Services Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
Matthew Galbraith works as a Recreation Services Supervisor for Parks & Recreation Department. Matthew earned $136,558 in 2025.
Crew Instructor/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Rafael Mejia serves as a Crew Instructor. Their 2025 pay totaled $136,480.
Recreation Services Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
Arturo Lopez is a Recreation Services Supervisor at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $136,476.
Irrigation & Lawn Sprinkler Fitter/Parks & Recreation Department
Jose Godinez is a Irrigation & Lawn Sprinkler Fitter at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $136,350.
Painter/Parks & Recreation Department
David Gardner works as a Painter for Parks & Recreation Department. David earned $136,051 in 2025.
Recreation Services Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Dana Spautz serves as a Recreation Services Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $136,041.
Crew Instructor/Parks & Recreation Department
Joseph Garcia holds the role of Crew Instructor at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $136,038.
Management Analyst/Parks & Recreation Department
Sofya Arakelyan holds the role of Management Analyst at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $135,927.
Recreation Services Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
Esmeralda Fuentes holds the role of Recreation Services Supervisor at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $135,898.
Recreation Services Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Margarita Salgado serves as a Recreation Services Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $135,838.
Crew Instructor/Parks & Recreation Department
Marcos Hernandez holds the role of Crew Instructor at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $135,643.
Grounds Maintenance Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
Rafael Calvo is a Grounds Maintenance Supervisor at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $135,484.
Recreation Services Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
Angelique Baltazar is a Recreation Services Supervisor at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $135,394.
Painter/Parks & Recreation Department
Jose Silva Serna is a Painter at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $135,213.
Sign Painter/Parks & Recreation Department
Carlos Perez works as a Sign Painter for Parks & Recreation Department. Carlos earned $135,098 in 2025.
Crew Instructor/Parks & Recreation Department
Richard Cherry is a Crew Instructor at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $135,052.
Grounds Maintenance Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
Fidel Barraza Jr holds the role of Grounds Maintenance Supervisor at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $134,968.
Irrigation & Lawn Sprinkler Fitter/Parks & Recreation Department
Norman Smith is a Irrigation & Lawn Sprinkler Fitter at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $134,902.
Accountant II/Parks & Recreation Department
Gordon Yorkting Lee works as a Accountant II for Parks & Recreation Department. Gordon earned $134,897 in 2025.
Agricultural Chemical Sprayer/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Antonio Fregoso serves as a Agricultural Chemical Sprayer. Their 2025 pay totaled $134,859.
Irrigation & Lawn Sprinkler Fitter/Parks & Recreation Department
Misael Ramirez is a Irrigation & Lawn Sprinkler Fitter at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $134,794.
Recreation Services Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
Laura Martinez holds the role of Recreation Services Supervisor at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $134,732.
Plumber/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Frank Domenick serves as a Plumber. Their 2025 pay totaled $134,705.
Senior IT Technical Support Analyst/Parks & Recreation Department
Cyrus Bersabe holds the role of Senior IT Technical Support Analyst at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $134,349.
Carpenter/Parks & Recreation Department
Ruben Mendez holds the role of Carpenter at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $134,110.
Arboreta Special Events Coordinator/Parks & Recreation Department
Nadia Balaz is a Arboreta Special Events Coordinator at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $133,975.
Pool Manager/Parks & Recreation Department
Luis Montanez works as a Pool Manager for Parks & Recreation Department. Luis earned $133,878 in 2025.
Senior Arboretum Gardener/Parks & Recreation Department
Julie Norman is a Senior Arboretum Gardener at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $133,756.
Management Analyst/Parks & Recreation Department
Erick Bozeman is a Management Analyst at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $133,690.
Crew Instructor/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Keith Torres serves as a Crew Instructor. Their 2025 pay totaled $133,625.
Recreation Services Manager/Parks & Recreation Department
Lawrence Luo is a Recreation Services Manager at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $133,414.
Utility Tractor Operator/Parks & Recreation Department
Erik Harper works as a Utility Tractor Operator for Parks & Recreation Department. Erik earned $133,211 in 2025.
Crew Instructor/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Stephen Martin serves as a Crew Instructor. Their 2025 pay totaled $133,046.