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 30
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Angel Gutierrez serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,086.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Rashad Bryant holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,837.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
Mauro Novelo Figueroa works as a Grounds Maintenance Worker I for Parks & Recreation Department. Mauro earned $65,570 in 2025.
Senior Secretary III/Parks & Recreation Department
Karyn Murray holds the role of Senior Secretary III at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,311.
Arboretum Gardener/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Amanda Mitchell serves as a Arboretum Gardener. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,253.
Custodian/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Blanca Montes serves as a Custodian. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,655.
Grounds Maintenance Worker II/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Gonzalo Castellanos Castillo serves as a Grounds Maintenance Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,616.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Jude-Marion Bisda holds the role of Cashier-Clerk at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $64,501.
Heavy Truck Driver/Parks & Recreation Department
Salvador Perez Jr holds the role of Heavy Truck Driver at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $64,419.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Kristen Dominguez holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $64,395.
Custodian/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, David Mcdonald serves as a Custodian. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,223.
Pool Manager/Parks & Recreation Department
Victoria King holds the role of Pool Manager at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $63,212.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Christian Payongayong holds the role of Cashier-Clerk at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $63,102.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
Jonathon Gulley works as a Grounds Maintenance Worker I for Parks & Recreation Department. Jonathon earned $62,559 in 2025.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
Yzacc Rodriguez is a Grounds Maintenance Worker I at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $62,497.
Pool Manager/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Jocelyn Flores Franco serves as a Pool Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,406.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Tracey Mcneal is a Cashier-Clerk at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $62,074.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Matthew Reynoso serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,063.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Jonelle Johnson holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,034.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Andres Rodriguez serves as a Grounds Maintenance Worker I. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,890.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Marcelino Padilla serves as a Cashier-Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,767.
Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
Charlie Yu holds the role of Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,560.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Jesse Encarnacion serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,494.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
Mark Plaza is a Grounds Maintenance Worker I at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $61,430.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Victoria Guzman-Gonzalez holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,327.
Construction & Repair Laborer/Parks & Recreation Department
Roy Ledoux holds the role of Construction & Repair Laborer at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,160.
Senior Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Julia Frias is a Senior Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $61,102.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Arlene Perez serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,918.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
Vazgen Mutafyan works as a Grounds Maintenance Worker I for Parks & Recreation Department. Vazgen earned $60,727 in 2025.
Pool Manager/Parks & Recreation Department
Daniel Llamas is a Pool Manager at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $60,718.
Senior Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Amy Lott holds the role of Senior Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,667.
Senior Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Randi Rochelle is a Senior Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $60,531.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Madison Tyrone serves as a Intermediate Typist-Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,474.
Grounds Maintenance Worker II/Parks & Recreation Department
Donald Rubio holds the role of Grounds Maintenance Worker II at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,157.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Sophie Chi holds the role of Cashier-Clerk at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,666.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
Richard Galdamez holds the role of Grounds Maintenance Worker I at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,609.
Administrative Services Manager II/Parks & Recreation Department
Robert Maycumber holds the role of Administrative Services Manager II at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,595.
Real Property Agent I/Parks & Recreation Department
David Melford works as a Real Property Agent I for Parks & Recreation Department. David earned $59,292 in 2025.
Senior Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Breeana Flores holds the role of Senior Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,100.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Jessica Andrada is a Cashier-Clerk at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $59,022.