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 33
Senior Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Marisol Narvaez is a Senior Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $46,490.
Tree Trimmer/Parks & Recreation Department
Omar Rivera works as a Tree Trimmer for Parks & Recreation Department. Omar earned $46,482 in 2025.
Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
Henry Rodriguez works as a Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation for Parks & Recreation Department. Henry earned $46,427 in 2025.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Denise Vasquez works as a Cashier-Clerk for Parks & Recreation Department. Denise earned $46,407 in 2025.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Thomas Fischer serves as a Grounds Maintenance Worker I. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,192.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
Charles Gahagan is a Grounds Maintenance Worker I at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $46,151.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
Adolfo Chavez Jr works as a Grounds Maintenance Worker I for Parks & Recreation Department. Adolfo earned $46,122 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Isabella Robles-Lahr serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,026.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Jonathan Siordia holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $46,025.
Senior Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Candice Serrano works as a Senior Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Candice earned $45,905 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Stephanie Sierra serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,893.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Hailey Niemeyer works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Hailey earned $45,848 in 2025.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Veronica Villalobos holds the role of Cashier-Clerk at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $45,814.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Darincka Vargas serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,787.
Locker Room Attendant/Parks & Recreation Department
Stephani Aleman is a Locker Room Attendant at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $45,502.
IT Technical Support Analyst I/Parks & Recreation Department
Alejandro Rios holds the role of IT Technical Support Analyst I at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $45,412.
Recreation Services Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
Michael Ealey holds the role of Recreation Services Supervisor at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $45,389.
Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
Ryan Keep holds the role of Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $45,305.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Dylan Delamora Reynoso works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Dylan earned $45,122 in 2025.
Helper,Pipe Trades/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Andrew Ponce serves as a Helper,Pipe Trades. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,020.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Jose Perez serves as a Grounds Maintenance Worker I. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,881.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Melanie Rojas is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $44,745.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Malik Sanders is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $44,729.
Irrigation & Lawn Sprinkler Fitter/Parks & Recreation Department
John Johnson holds the role of Irrigation & Lawn Sprinkler Fitter at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,720.
Administrative Services Manager I/Parks & Recreation Department
Rosie Fabian holds the role of Administrative Services Manager I at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,578.
Locker Room Attendant/Parks & Recreation Department
Rogelio Ruiz holds the role of Locker Room Attendant at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,551.
Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Scott Blietz serves as a Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,539.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
Adali Gutierrez is a Park Aide, NC at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $44,515.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Maria Hernandez holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,446.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Paola Lara is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $44,427.
Locker Room Attendant/Parks & Recreation Department
Enriqueta Rolon holds the role of Locker Room Attendant at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,295.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
Tyler Alfelor holds the role of Grounds Maintenance Worker I at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,291.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Josue Martin Del Campo holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,266.
Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
Julian Casillas works as a Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation for Parks & Recreation Department. Julian earned $44,254 in 2025.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
Brandi Dawson is a Grounds Maintenance Worker I at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $44,201.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Jose Rosas works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Jose earned $44,171 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Jonathan Dominguez holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $43,964.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Eduard Kostanyan is a Cashier-Clerk at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $43,957.
Custodian/Parks & Recreation Department
Kayla Wilson holds the role of Custodian at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $43,931.
Custodian/Parks & Recreation Department
Grasiela Hurtado holds the role of Custodian at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $43,865.