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 28
Grounds Maintenance Worker II/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Randy Ballesteros serves as a Grounds Maintenance Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,589.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
Brian Pina works as a Grounds Maintenance Worker I for Parks & Recreation Department. Brian earned $76,531 in 2025.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
Michael Garcia is a Grounds Maintenance Worker I at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $76,510.
Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
Cari Hodge works as a Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation for Parks & Recreation Department. Cari earned $76,084 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Camilo Ramirez holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,081.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
Jesse Acosta works as a Grounds Maintenance Worker I for Parks & Recreation Department. Jesse earned $76,018 in 2025.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Brian Lam holds the role of Intermediate Typist-Clerk at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,741.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
Khristian Frantz works as a Grounds Maintenance Worker I for Parks & Recreation Department. Khristian earned $75,713 in 2025.
Accounting Technician I/Parks & Recreation Department
Jennifer Hu holds the role of Accounting Technician I at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,343.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Elijah Fields serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $75,267.
Custodian/Parks & Recreation Department
Markel Toomes works as a Custodian for Parks & Recreation Department. Markel earned $75,168 in 2025.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Dylan Knetge serves as a Grounds Maintenance Worker I. Their 2025 pay totaled $75,015.
Pool Manager/Parks & Recreation Department
Nathaniel Kern works as a Pool Manager for Parks & Recreation Department. Nathaniel earned $74,694 in 2025.
General Maintenance Worker/Parks & Recreation Department
Andrew Pelayo-Flores works as a General Maintenance Worker for Parks & Recreation Department. Andrew earned $74,260 in 2025.
Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, David Burnett serves as a Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,178.
Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Lai Ying Lam serves as a Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,007.
Grounds Maintenance Worker II/Parks & Recreation Department
Lazaro Aguilar holds the role of Grounds Maintenance Worker II at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,887.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
David Gomez works as a Grounds Maintenance Worker I for Parks & Recreation Department. David earned $73,561 in 2025.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Justin Dingman serves as a Grounds Maintenance Worker I. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,441.
Custodian/Parks & Recreation Department
Jose Terrones is a Custodian at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $73,355.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Quincey Wilson serves as a Grounds Maintenance Worker I. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,864.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
Eric Gutierrez works as a Grounds Maintenance Worker I for Parks & Recreation Department. Eric earned $72,782 in 2025.
Accounting Technician II/Parks & Recreation Department
Esther Liu holds the role of Accounting Technician II at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,718.
Grounds Maintenance Worker II/Parks & Recreation Department
Abdullatif Ahmad holds the role of Grounds Maintenance Worker II at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,655.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Deniece Collins serves as a Grounds Maintenance Worker I. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,564.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
Moises Lopez is a Grounds Maintenance Worker I at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $72,337.
Pool Manager/Parks & Recreation Department
Nicole Santisteban holds the role of Pool Manager at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,166.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
Alex Covarrubias is a Grounds Maintenance Worker I at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $72,158.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Kaylee Martin works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Kaylee earned $72,126 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Viridiana Espinoza serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,080.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Andrew Calvillo serves as a Grounds Maintenance Worker I. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,065.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
Jesus Jimenez holds the role of Grounds Maintenance Worker I at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,982.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Faith Martinez is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $71,910.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
Staci Bowie holds the role of Grounds Maintenance Worker I at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,862.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
Keijon Fischer is a Grounds Maintenance Worker I at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $71,859.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Maria D Carmen Ramos serves as a Grounds Maintenance Worker I. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,715.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
Edmund Kearney is a Grounds Maintenance Worker I at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $71,571.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Anthony Ochoa works as a Cashier-Clerk for Parks & Recreation Department. Anthony earned $71,510 in 2025.
Equipment Maintenance Worker/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Joseph Brown serves as a Equipment Maintenance Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,417.
Administrative Services Manager I/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Frances Choi serves as a Administrative Services Manager I. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,341.