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 27
Grounds Maintenance Worker II/Parks & Recreation Department
Alberto Torres holds the role of Grounds Maintenance Worker II at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,967.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Santiago Arce serves as a Grounds Maintenance Worker I. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,910.
Grounds Maintenance Worker II/Parks & Recreation Department
Phillip Turner is a Grounds Maintenance Worker II at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $80,789.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Marlene Lieras works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Marlene earned $80,785 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Rebecca Gonzales is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $80,776.
Light Bus Driver/Parks & Recreation Department
James Boyle is a Light Bus Driver at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $80,760.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Andrea Escobedo holds the role of Intermediate Typist-Clerk at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,724.
Grounds Maintenance Worker II/Parks & Recreation Department
Emmanuel Villa holds the role of Grounds Maintenance Worker II at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,641.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Adrian Hines serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,591.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Joshua Jordan serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,542.
Veteran Intern, Heavy Maintenance & Operational Support/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Eric Serna serves as a Veteran Intern, Heavy Maintenance & Operational Support. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,414.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Ymani Mitchell works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Ymani earned $80,382 in 2025.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Angeline Heilbron is a Cashier-Clerk at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $80,178.
Grounds Maintenance Worker II/Parks & Recreation Department
Eliseo Portillo works as a Grounds Maintenance Worker II for Parks & Recreation Department. Eliseo earned $80,176 in 2025.
Grounds Maintenance Worker II/Parks & Recreation Department
David Bollas is a Grounds Maintenance Worker II at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $80,070.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Zachary Garcia holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,006.
Botanical Information Consultant/Parks & Recreation Department
Frank Mc Donough works as a Botanical Information Consultant for Parks & Recreation Department. Frank earned $79,881 in 2025.
Pool Manager/Parks & Recreation Department
Joshua Cheng holds the role of Pool Manager at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,848.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
Patrick Bautista works as a Grounds Maintenance Worker I for Parks & Recreation Department. Patrick earned $79,776 in 2025.
Power Equipment Technician/Parks & Recreation Department
Scott Flores holds the role of Power Equipment Technician at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,569.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Anthony Zamora is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $79,512.
Recreation Services Manager/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Jerome Johnson serves as a Recreation Services Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,373.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Ashlee Whitaker holds the role of Intermediate Typist-Clerk at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,370.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Monica Cortez works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Monica earned $79,362 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Christopher Miller holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,280.
Grounds Maintenance Worker II/Parks & Recreation Department
Ana Torres works as a Grounds Maintenance Worker II for Parks & Recreation Department. Ana earned $79,274 in 2025.
Construction & Repair Laborer/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Humberto Mendoza serves as a Construction & Repair Laborer. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,217.
Grounds Maintenance Worker II/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Andy Gavia serves as a Grounds Maintenance Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $78,922.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Todd Sandoval works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Todd earned $78,656 in 2025.
Regional Park Superintendent I/Parks & Recreation Department
Jenee Ornelas works as a Regional Park Superintendent I for Parks & Recreation Department. Jenee earned $78,610 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
James Walton holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $78,508.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Jose Hernandez holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $78,485.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Jorge Gurrola is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $78,208.
Warehouse Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
Alfred Perez holds the role of Warehouse Worker I at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $78,189.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Joseph Perez serves as a Grounds Maintenance Worker I. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,990.
Pool Manager/Parks & Recreation Department
Adriana Olivas holds the role of Pool Manager at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,871.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Jah'Shams Abdul-Mumin works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Jah'Shams earned $77,772 in 2025.
Senior Typist-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Leanne Fujino works as a Senior Typist-Clerk for Parks & Recreation Department. Leanne earned $77,653 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Hector Alvarez holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,098.
Utility Tractor Operator/Parks & Recreation Department
James Burton works as a Utility Tractor Operator for Parks & Recreation Department. James earned $76,898 in 2025.