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 36
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
Darla Dickson works as a Grounds Maintenance Worker I for Parks & Recreation Department. Darla earned $36,581 in 2025.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Isaac Salazar is a Cashier-Clerk at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $36,514.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Gavin Compton serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $36,473.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Enrique Gonzalez holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $36,248.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Jose Guardado works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Jose earned $36,141 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Karina Lopez serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $36,127.
Student Professional Worker II/Parks & Recreation Department
Cristobal Torres is a Student Professional Worker II at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $36,127.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Chris Covarrubias-Vazquez is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $36,095.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Isai Pastrana works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Isai earned $36,081 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Eduardo Orozco serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $36,063.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Edgar Reyes serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $36,036.
Senior Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Brilynn Romo holds the role of Senior Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $36,010.
Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Troy Richman serves as a Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation. Their 2025 pay totaled $35,994.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Derick Cano works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Derick earned $35,982 in 2025.
Grounds Maintenance Worker II/Parks & Recreation Department
Uriel Chacon holds the role of Grounds Maintenance Worker II at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,872.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Dominic Llamas works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Dominic earned $35,836 in 2025.
Senior Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Andrew Cortez serves as a Senior Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $35,767.
Administrative Services Manager I/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Joe Mendoza serves as a Administrative Services Manager I. Their 2025 pay totaled $35,727.
Senior Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Angelica Limon is a Senior Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $35,719.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Julietta Marcial works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Julietta earned $35,712 in 2025.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Arlene Lang holds the role of Cashier-Clerk at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,701.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Kevin London serves as a Grounds Maintenance Worker I. Their 2025 pay totaled $35,691.
Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
Joshua Ramirez is a Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $35,589.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Andrew Jameson serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $35,540.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Frankie Mejia is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $35,488.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Jacqueline Velasco is a Cashier-Clerk at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $35,442.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Natalie Reyes works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Natalie earned $35,414 in 2025.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Carmen Reyes holds the role of Cashier-Clerk at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,387.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Irlanda Lozada is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $35,373.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Joseph Salazar is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $35,363.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Faith Acosta holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,331.
Senior Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Andre Williams-Head holds the role of Senior Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,282.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Martin Jimenez serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $35,161.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
Richard Andrade holds the role of Grounds Maintenance Worker I at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,028.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Ashley Murguia holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $34,801.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Aliyah Arce works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Aliyah earned $34,779 in 2025.
Senior Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Allan Jimenez is a Senior Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $34,656.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Alessandro Ballesteros serves as a Cashier-Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $34,649.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Carmen Gavia holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $34,550.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Amelia Leal holds the role of Cashier-Clerk at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $34,493.