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 24
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, George Allen serves as a Grounds Maintenance Worker I. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,933.
Crew Instructor/Parks & Recreation Department
Chaundi Ellis works as a Crew Instructor for Parks & Recreation Department. Chaundi earned $91,857 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Pamela Davis-Burns holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,713.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
Anita Becerril works as a Grounds Maintenance Worker I for Parks & Recreation Department. Anita earned $91,684 in 2025.
Grounds Maintenance Worker II/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Kimberly Haley serves as a Grounds Maintenance Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,587.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Francisco Nunez serves as a Grounds Maintenance Worker I. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,270.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
David Del Carmen works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. David earned $91,150 in 2025.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
Randy Hernandez works as a Grounds Maintenance Worker I for Parks & Recreation Department. Randy earned $91,120 in 2025.
Intermediate Cashier/Parks & Recreation Department
Patrick Dam is a Intermediate Cashier at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $91,099.
General Maintenance Worker/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Daniel Attaway serves as a General Maintenance Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,973.
Grounds Maintenance Worker II/Parks & Recreation Department
Wilfred Taylor works as a Grounds Maintenance Worker II for Parks & Recreation Department. Wilfred earned $90,923 in 2025.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Cristina Rodriguez serves as a Grounds Maintenance Worker I. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,608.
Carpenter/Parks & Recreation Department
Robert Mendoza holds the role of Carpenter at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $90,601.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Veronica Herrera serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,579.
Arboretum Gardener/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Alejandro Aguilar serves as a Arboretum Gardener. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,571.
Grounds Maintenance Worker II/Parks & Recreation Department
Myesha Maxfield holds the role of Grounds Maintenance Worker II at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $90,528.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Diane Alarcon is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $90,376.
Grounds Maintenance Worker II/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Rene Novelo serves as a Grounds Maintenance Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,339.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
Aldo Torres Jr. is a Grounds Maintenance Worker I at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $90,298.
Special Assistant Parks&Rec (Uc)/Parks & Recreation Department
Jessica Lopez works as a Special Assistant Parks&Rec (Uc) for Parks & Recreation Department. Jessica earned $90,271 in 2025.
Grounds Maintenance Worker II/Parks & Recreation Department
Marc West is a Grounds Maintenance Worker II at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $89,965.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Dalia Hernandez serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,921.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
Brian Martinez is a Grounds Maintenance Worker I at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $89,873.
Grounds Maintenance Worker II/Parks & Recreation Department
Edward Ruiz-Gonzalez works as a Grounds Maintenance Worker II for Parks & Recreation Department. Edward earned $89,756 in 2025.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
Jesus Deniz holds the role of Grounds Maintenance Worker I at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $89,738.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
Douglas Williams holds the role of Grounds Maintenance Worker I at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $89,571.
Grounds Maintenance Worker II/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Joshua Kang serves as a Grounds Maintenance Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,544.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
Rickey Miller is a Grounds Maintenance Worker I at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $89,411.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Jason Taylor is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $89,390.
Grounds Maintenance Worker II/Parks & Recreation Department
David Carrillo is a Grounds Maintenance Worker II at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $89,380.
Construction & Repair Laborer/Parks & Recreation Department
Art Montanez is a Construction & Repair Laborer at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $89,227.
Grounds Maintenance Worker II/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Samuel Lopez serves as a Grounds Maintenance Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,178.
Custodian/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Blanca Esparza serves as a Custodian. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,943.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Sierra Aguilar serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,918.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
Angela Carranza works as a Grounds Maintenance Worker I for Parks & Recreation Department. Angela earned $88,662 in 2025.
Recreation Services Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
Michelle Torres holds the role of Recreation Services Supervisor at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,548.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Michael Young serves as a Cashier-Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,432.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, John Hazlett serves as a Grounds Maintenance Worker I. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,079.
Recreation Services Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
Wyvernia Brown is a Recreation Services Supervisor at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $88,020.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Lynette Edmond is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $87,925.