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 43
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Benjamin Ertzman serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $23,408.
Locker Room Attendant/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Natalie Medina serves as a Locker Room Attendant. Their 2025 pay totaled $23,395.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Nicholas Johnson holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,387.
Locker Room Attendant/Parks & Recreation Department
Boi Ho is a Locker Room Attendant at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $23,299.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Kacey Kilby serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $23,292.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Juan Resendiz serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $23,164.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Raymond Amperano holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,135.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Rudy Grajeda holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,119.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Desiree Villagrana serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $23,082.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
Jonathan Chavez is a Park Aide, NC at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $23,067.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Raymond Castillo holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,061.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Vivienne Lu holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,060.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Nicole Byrd holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,013.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Chukwuadinula Okafor is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $22,994.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Fabian Munoz-Rodriguez holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,940.
Senior Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Marcello Varez works as a Senior Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Marcello earned $22,928 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Fernando Aldana holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,926.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Guadalupe Regalado works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Guadalupe earned $22,897 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Jacob Ceballos works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Jacob earned $22,873 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Chelsea Sandoval is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $22,853.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Michael Tafoya holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,846.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Samantha Bustamante is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $22,824.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
David Frias is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $22,779.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Heaven Corey works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Heaven earned $22,769 in 2025.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Emma Gomez serves as a Cashier-Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $22,744.
Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
Tinisha Reyes holds the role of Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,739.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Sebastian Solis serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $22,734.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Angelica Gutierrez holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,698.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Devan Slates works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Devan earned $22,681 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Gabriel Duenas works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Gabriel earned $22,663 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Alexandra Iglesias works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Alexandra earned $22,658 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Montserrat Ramirez holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,639.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Sonimol Sor serves as a Cashier-Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $22,636.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Jayden Villagrana serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $22,627.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Anthony Mireles works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Anthony earned $22,582 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Jessica Ramazetter-Orona holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,508.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Nathan Ng holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,465.
Senior Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Anett Pajuelo holds the role of Senior Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,464.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Antonio Neal serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $22,437.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Sarah Ziliak is a Cashier-Clerk at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $22,421.