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 20
Departmental Facilities Planner I/Parks & Recreation Department
Paul Young works as a Departmental Facilities Planner I for Parks & Recreation Department. Paul earned $104,606 in 2025.
Recreation Services Manager/Parks & Recreation Department
Ashley Lipson is a Recreation Services Manager at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $104,604.
Grounds Maintenance Worker II/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Christopher Rivera serves as a Grounds Maintenance Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $104,386.
Grounds Maintenance Worker II/Parks & Recreation Department
Heaven Iglesias is a Grounds Maintenance Worker II at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $104,348.
Arboretum Gardener/Parks & Recreation Department
Mark Olson works as a Arboretum Gardener for Parks & Recreation Department. Mark earned $104,265 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Vanessa Pritchett works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Vanessa earned $104,127 in 2025.
Staff Assistant I/Parks & Recreation Department
Katherine Porrata holds the role of Staff Assistant I at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,047.
Senior Secretary III/Parks & Recreation Department
Claudia De La Cueva is a Senior Secretary III at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $104,021.
Aquatics Maintenance Technician/Parks & Recreation Department
Jason Sandoval is a Aquatics Maintenance Technician at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $104,001.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
Francisco Ortiz holds the role of Grounds Maintenance Worker I at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $103,963.
Grounds Maintenance Worker II/Parks & Recreation Department
Rhoderick Guadalupe holds the role of Grounds Maintenance Worker II at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $103,916.
Recreation Services Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
Alex Garcia works as a Recreation Services Supervisor for Parks & Recreation Department. Alex earned $103,770 in 2025.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
Gilberto Salgado holds the role of Grounds Maintenance Worker I at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $103,736.
Account Clerk I/Parks & Recreation Department
Paronak Baroyan is a Account Clerk I at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $103,732.
Recreation Services Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
Amanda Carder works as a Recreation Services Supervisor for Parks & Recreation Department. Amanda earned $103,700 in 2025.
Senior Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
Alexis Kearns is a Senior Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $103,649.
General Maintenance Worker/Parks & Recreation Department
Roberto Popoca works as a General Maintenance Worker for Parks & Recreation Department. Roberto earned $103,533 in 2025.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Mary Winters serves as a Grounds Maintenance Worker I. Their 2025 pay totaled $103,488.
Recreation Services Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
Sarah Mata is a Recreation Services Supervisor at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $103,180.
Floor Care Specialist/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Earl Farrier serves as a Floor Care Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $103,167.
Recreation Services Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
Matthew Okeyo works as a Recreation Services Supervisor for Parks & Recreation Department. Matthew earned $103,148 in 2025.
Senior Grounds Maintenance Worker/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Bryan Spragg serves as a Senior Grounds Maintenance Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $103,013.
Departmental Personnel Assistant/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Brittney Valdez serves as a Departmental Personnel Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $102,948.
Aquatics Maintenance Technician/Parks & Recreation Department
Angel Alvarez is a Aquatics Maintenance Technician at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $102,852.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Evelio Mejia Coria serves as a Grounds Maintenance Worker I. Their 2025 pay totaled $102,842.
Light Bus Driver/Parks & Recreation Department
Alvaro Guzman works as a Light Bus Driver for Parks & Recreation Department. Alvaro earned $102,829 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Lewis Piggee serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $102,779.
Floor Care Specialist/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Walter Mann serves as a Floor Care Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $102,711.
Pool Manager/Parks & Recreation Department
Alissa Medina works as a Pool Manager for Parks & Recreation Department. Alissa earned $102,658 in 2025.
Custodian Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
Eugene Nicholas is a Custodian Supervisor at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $102,605.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
Julian Serrano holds the role of Grounds Maintenance Worker I at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $102,571.
Tree Trimmer/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Mauricio Dorantes serves as a Tree Trimmer. Their 2025 pay totaled $102,559.
Recreation Services Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
Josephine Buendia is a Recreation Services Supervisor at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $102,521.
Grounds Maintenance Worker II/Parks & Recreation Department
Charles Castro holds the role of Grounds Maintenance Worker II at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $102,420.
Grounds Maintenance Worker II/Parks & Recreation Department
Lajuane Johnson is a Grounds Maintenance Worker II at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $102,342.
Grounds Maintenance Worker II/Parks & Recreation Department
Alvaro Moran works as a Grounds Maintenance Worker II for Parks & Recreation Department. Alvaro earned $102,340 in 2025.
Recreation Services Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
Christian Omana is a Recreation Services Supervisor at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $102,270.
Accounting Technician II/Parks & Recreation Department
Maria Cabral is a Accounting Technician II at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $102,254.
Volunteer Programs Coordinator I/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Vanessa Moreno serves as a Volunteer Programs Coordinator I. Their 2025 pay totaled $102,203.
Grounds Maintenance Worker II/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Timothy Young serves as a Grounds Maintenance Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,967.