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 39
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Vincent Mejia serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $29,820.
Locker Room Attendant/Parks & Recreation Department
Fernando Santos holds the role of Locker Room Attendant at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $29,744.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Kenzie Zemp is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $29,533.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Alonzo Cienfuegos serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $29,532.
Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
Ricardo Castro Navarro is a Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $29,530.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Aaliyah Gonzalez is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $29,512.
Locker Room Attendant/Parks & Recreation Department
Alijah Holden is a Locker Room Attendant at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $29,478.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Stephanie Galvez serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $29,353.
Senior Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Vince Ha works as a Senior Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Vince earned $29,247 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Ebony Luevano is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $29,217.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Wayne Abney serves as a Cashier-Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $29,204.
Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
Grant Richman is a Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $28,992.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Bilal Shabazz is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $28,978.
Environmental Engineering Specialist/Parks & Recreation Department
Mayra Martinez Yasumura holds the role of Environmental Engineering Specialist at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $28,954.
Custodian/Parks & Recreation Department
Dywaun Lewis holds the role of Custodian at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $28,882.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Madelyn Sanchez serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $28,865.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Janeth Galaviz is a Cashier-Clerk at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $28,729.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Darrell Garbe holds the role of Cashier-Clerk at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $28,671.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Luke Llavore serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $28,620.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Carrie Weary works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Carrie earned $28,605 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Adam Bijelic serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $28,563.
General Maintenance Worker/Parks & Recreation Department
Robert Gomez is a General Maintenance Worker at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $28,550.
Senior Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Naomi Melgoza holds the role of Senior Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $28,456.
Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Angela Kelly serves as a Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation. Their 2025 pay totaled $28,390.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Lizbeth Preciado is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $28,369.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Nora Avanessian is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $28,339.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Manuel Valadez serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $28,273.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Jessica Huey serves as a Intermediate Typist-Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $28,270.
Assistant Arboretum Gardener/Parks & Recreation Department
Alyssa Kahn is a Assistant Arboretum Gardener at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $28,195.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Kevin Lopez Perez holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $28,136.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Daniel Flores is a Cashier-Clerk at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $28,093.
Student Professional Worker, Information Technician/Parks & Recreation Department
Andrew Chavez works as a Student Professional Worker, Information Technician for Parks & Recreation Department. Andrew earned $28,077 in 2025.
Senior Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Francisco Perez holds the role of Senior Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $27,807.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Jorge Granados is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $27,763.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Adriana Jacinto works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Adriana earned $27,763 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Carlee Carcano is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $27,744.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Timothy Kwon holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $27,703.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Mehrnoosh Shirazi holds the role of Cashier-Clerk at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $27,660.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Nora Davoudi holds the role of Cashier-Clerk at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $27,647.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Derek Ngo holds the role of Cashier-Clerk at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $27,622.