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 42
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Erika Contreras works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Erika earned $24,887 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Ruth Canales works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Ruth earned $24,879 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Alan Ellis holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $24,816.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Nathan Tooma holds the role of Cashier-Clerk at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $24,811.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Nicholas Ha holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $24,801.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Priscila Soriano works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Priscila earned $24,773 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Tamara Rivera works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Tamara earned $24,763 in 2025.
Locker Room Attendant/Parks & Recreation Department
Adrian Alcala works as a Locker Room Attendant for Parks & Recreation Department. Adrian earned $24,616 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Jesus Flores works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Jesus earned $24,610 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Ricardo Vera is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $24,564.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Oracio Macias is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $24,536.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Montserrat Dominguez works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Montserrat earned $24,427 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Patricia Lovato works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Patricia earned $24,407 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Alejandro Madrid Ramirez is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $24,383.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Joel Rocha holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $24,343.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Elizabeth Rios serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $24,306.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Angie Sierra holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $24,204.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Cecilia Fontoura serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $24,202.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Isabella Pizana serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $24,184.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Jasira Woods serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $24,140.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Genaro Gonzales works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Genaro earned $24,098 in 2025.
Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
Isaac Ybarra works as a Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation for Parks & Recreation Department. Isaac earned $24,076 in 2025.
Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Anthony Rivera serves as a Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation. Their 2025 pay totaled $23,947.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Belinda Stringfield is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $23,840.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Sadie Gonzales serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $23,832.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Cesar Gonzalez is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $23,815.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Yaremi Ontiveros works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Yaremi earned $23,799 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Deborah Garcia serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $23,753.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Mateo Flores holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,715.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Joey Barajas works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Joey earned $23,692 in 2025.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Valena Galindo serves as a Cashier-Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $23,692.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Lauren Rodarte holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,688.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Marcus Galindo works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Marcus earned $23,644 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Jenna Vasquez works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Jenna earned $23,567 in 2025.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
Tricia Reyes is a Park Aide, NC at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $23,555.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Kailey Lopez Villegas works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Kailey earned $23,535 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Timonthy Morris is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $23,477.
Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
Ariana Nunez works as a Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation for Parks & Recreation Department. Ariana earned $23,465 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Oba Martinez works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Oba earned $23,451 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Diego Fonseca works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Diego earned $23,410 in 2025.