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 31
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Dennis Torgerson works as a Cashier-Clerk for Parks & Recreation Department. Dennis earned $58,818 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Micaela Gonzalez is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $58,714.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
Ricky Tapia works as a Grounds Maintenance Worker I for Parks & Recreation Department. Ricky earned $58,362 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Diane Barraza is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $58,328.
Locker Room Attendant/Parks & Recreation Department
Melissa Sandoval is a Locker Room Attendant at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $58,297.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Reginald Penn serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,823.
Power Equipment Technician/Parks & Recreation Department
Kenneth Barajas is a Power Equipment Technician at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $57,745.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Marcell Brown serves as a Cashier-Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,558.
Assistant Arboretum Gardener/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Pablo Rodriguez serves as a Assistant Arboretum Gardener. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,261.
Custodian/Parks & Recreation Department
Linita Thomas is a Custodian at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $56,930.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Dennis Hardwell P holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,912.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
Ruben Almaraz Jr works as a Grounds Maintenance Worker I for Parks & Recreation Department. Ruben earned $56,860 in 2025.
Senior Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Reyes Gama serves as a Senior Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $56,814.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
Victor Rosales is a Grounds Maintenance Worker I at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $56,690.
Senior Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Alexis Morales-Sanchez holds the role of Senior Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,519.
Construction & Repair Laborer/Parks & Recreation Department
Richard Guerrero holds the role of Construction & Repair Laborer at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,438.
Senior Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Julian Cruz holds the role of Senior Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $55,921.
Grounds Maintenance Worker II/Parks & Recreation Department
Randal Baker is a Grounds Maintenance Worker II at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $55,913.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Alejandro Vega Gomez serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $55,647.
Locker Room Attendant/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Jessica Flores serves as a Locker Room Attendant. Their 2025 pay totaled $55,491.
Custodian/Parks & Recreation Department
Lilliana Garcia works as a Custodian for Parks & Recreation Department. Lilliana earned $55,475 in 2025.
Park Planning Assistant/Parks & Recreation Department
Karen Diaz holds the role of Park Planning Assistant at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $55,343.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Angel Ramirez is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $55,193.
Pool Manager/Parks & Recreation Department
Madison Perez works as a Pool Manager for Parks & Recreation Department. Madison earned $55,038 in 2025.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Joshua Mortley holds the role of Cashier-Clerk at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,835.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Monique Johnson works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Monique earned $54,773 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Laura Guevara serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,680.
Pool Manager/Parks & Recreation Department
Samantha Ortega holds the role of Pool Manager at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,620.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
Sergio Sanchez Maldonado works as a Grounds Maintenance Worker I for Parks & Recreation Department. Sergio earned $54,620 in 2025.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Daniel Reyes serves as a Intermediate Typist-Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,435.
Senior Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Lizbeth Perez serves as a Senior Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,926.
Locker Room Attendant/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, James Nolan serves as a Locker Room Attendant. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,912.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
Raymond Adolphus works as a Grounds Maintenance Worker I for Parks & Recreation Department. Raymond earned $53,783 in 2025.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
Fredy Perez works as a Grounds Maintenance Worker I for Parks & Recreation Department. Fredy earned $53,437 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Laura Peralta holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $53,346.
Program Manager I/Parks & Recreation Department
Danielle Lewis works as a Program Manager I for Parks & Recreation Department. Danielle earned $53,284 in 2025.
Architectural Associate/Parks & Recreation Department
Francisco Trejo Araiza works as a Architectural Associate for Parks & Recreation Department. Francisco earned $53,264 in 2025.
Senior Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Christopher Carabantes holds the role of Senior Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $52,926.
Senior Grounds Maintenance Worker/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Malinda Miller serves as a Senior Grounds Maintenance Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,644.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Cristian Meneses Olivares serves as a Grounds Maintenance Worker I. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,514.