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 34
Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
Andres Gomez works as a Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation for Parks & Recreation Department. Andres earned $43,820 in 2025.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, David Anchondo serves as a Cashier-Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $43,722.
Crew Instructor/Parks & Recreation Department
Orlando Ballesteros is a Crew Instructor at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $43,705.
Recreation Services Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Jeremiah Hampton serves as a Recreation Services Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $43,618.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Guadalupe Garcia serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $43,420.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Gianni Espitia works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Gianni earned $43,360 in 2025.
Locker Room Attendant/Parks & Recreation Department
Derek Smith holds the role of Locker Room Attendant at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $43,262.
General Maintenance Worker/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Richard Vodicka serves as a General Maintenance Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $43,032.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Jacqueline Molina serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $42,998.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Katherine Esteves serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $42,963.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Dalilah Lopez-Contreras is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $42,939.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Anyah Maldonado holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,908.
Senior Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Adam Dominguez holds the role of Senior Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,874.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
Robert Romero Iii works as a Grounds Maintenance Worker I for Parks & Recreation Department. Robert earned $42,537 in 2025.
Senior Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Jennifer Miranda-Rosete holds the role of Senior Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,385.
Senior Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Kevin Morales works as a Senior Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Kevin earned $42,249 in 2025.
Administrative Services Manager I/Parks & Recreation Department
Terasa Hild holds the role of Administrative Services Manager I at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,215.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Sirene Nunez holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,215.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Favian Arellano works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Favian earned $42,143 in 2025.
Grounds Maintenance Worker II/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Jose Chavez serves as a Grounds Maintenance Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $41,767.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Erik Estrada serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $41,745.
Senior Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Destiny Calderon-Reyes serves as a Senior Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $41,607.
Senior Secretary III/Parks & Recreation Department
Maria Chavez works as a Senior Secretary III for Parks & Recreation Department. Maria earned $41,588 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Lesley Primero serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $41,409.
Senior Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Kambrie Miller works as a Senior Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Kambrie earned $41,376 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Sebastian Ruiz serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $41,194.
Locker Room Attendant/Parks & Recreation Department
Maria Gonzalez works as a Locker Room Attendant for Parks & Recreation Department. Maria earned $41,016 in 2025.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Kai Johnson works as a Cashier-Clerk for Parks & Recreation Department. Kai earned $40,983 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Nelson Herrera is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $40,967.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Scott Hewes is a Cashier-Clerk at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $40,865.
Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
Maven Palacios is a Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $40,804.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Angel Aguirre holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,777.
Irrigation & Lawn Sprinkler Fitter/Parks & Recreation Department
Salvador Barba holds the role of Irrigation & Lawn Sprinkler Fitter at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,725.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Kashfe Rahman is a Cashier-Clerk at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $40,458.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Aurora Gamboa works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Aurora earned $40,391 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Idania Pena works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Idania earned $40,194 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Sharon Monzon holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,186.
Custodian/Parks & Recreation Department
Jacqueline Penaloza is a Custodian at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $40,184.
Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
John Velasquez is a Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $40,032.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
Jarrod Dedekian is a Grounds Maintenance Worker I at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $39,945.