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 26
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
Eric Carmona is a Grounds Maintenance Worker I at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $84,599.
Pool Manager/Parks & Recreation Department
Brandon Hernandez holds the role of Pool Manager at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,548.
Assistant Arboretum Gardener/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Hugo Acosta serves as a Assistant Arboretum Gardener. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,533.
Accounting Technician II/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Arthur Tirakian serves as a Accounting Technician II. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,387.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Leroyal Jones is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $84,355.
Senior Typist-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Stephanie Ortega works as a Senior Typist-Clerk for Parks & Recreation Department. Stephanie earned $84,265 in 2025.
Custodian/Parks & Recreation Department
Francisco Rodriguez is a Custodian at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $84,258.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Brianna Dawson serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,193.
Senior Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
Zurisadai Pulido is a Senior Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $84,111.
Crew Instructor/Parks & Recreation Department
Gerwayne Tillman holds the role of Crew Instructor at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,094.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Joslan Sepulveda is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $84,063.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Anna Sanchez holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,031.
Pool Manager/Parks & Recreation Department
Sean Payne holds the role of Pool Manager at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,767.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Kenora Posey works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Kenora earned $83,731 in 2025.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Cynthia Fetterly holds the role of Intermediate Typist-Clerk at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,660.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Deric Daniels is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $83,655.
Pool Manager/Parks & Recreation Department
Kyle Montero holds the role of Pool Manager at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,355.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Jessica Gaona is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $83,306.
Arboretum Gardener/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Diana Esquivel Sanchez serves as a Arboretum Gardener. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,176.
Construction & Repair Laborer/Parks & Recreation Department
Romano Vaughan holds the role of Construction & Repair Laborer at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,153.
Environmental Engineering Specialist/Parks & Recreation Department
Jose Caprile holds the role of Environmental Engineering Specialist at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,070.
Custodian/Parks & Recreation Department
Albert Coreas works as a Custodian for Parks & Recreation Department. Albert earned $82,999 in 2025.
Custodian/Parks & Recreation Department
Raymond Ruiz is a Custodian at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $82,942.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Branden Santos works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Branden earned $82,803 in 2025.
Pool Manager/Parks & Recreation Department
Omar Garcia holds the role of Pool Manager at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,262.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Lizbeth Aquino Leyva holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,237.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Marissa Gallardo serves as a Intermediate Typist-Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,213.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Paulinus Umeh serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,145.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Diego Ventura serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,105.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
Saul Gonzalez holds the role of Grounds Maintenance Worker I at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,043.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Gabriela Arroyo holds the role of Cashier-Clerk at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,020.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
Alexander Mangold is a Grounds Maintenance Worker I at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $81,992.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Kyle Ferris works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Kyle earned $81,695 in 2025.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Giovanny Morales serves as a Grounds Maintenance Worker I. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,363.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Raul Padilla is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $81,359.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Crystal Pozos holds the role of Cashier-Clerk at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,205.
Warehouse Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Nicholas Alexander serves as a Warehouse Worker I. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,149.
Custodian/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Gustavo Medina serves as a Custodian. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,130.
Grounds Maintenance Worker II/Parks & Recreation Department
Francisco Varela is a Grounds Maintenance Worker II at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $81,103.
Senior Typist-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Samantha Salazar holds the role of Senior Typist-Clerk at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,039.