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 44
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Daniel Covarrubias holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,342.
Painter, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
Milan Johnson works as a Painter, NC for Parks & Recreation Department. Milan earned $22,326 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Johnathan Hernandez works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Johnathan earned $22,311 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Javier Becerra is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $22,264.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
Tobias Panec is a Park Aide, NC at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $22,252.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Kate Benitez serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $22,230.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Saul Ruiz holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,190.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Violeta Rodriguez is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $22,150.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Sheila Kopatz holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,149.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Zakary Garcia works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Zakary earned $22,124 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Vincent Maldonado is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $22,097.
Pool Manager/Parks & Recreation Department
Andrew De Hoyos is a Pool Manager at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $22,091.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Javon Brown is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $22,059.
Grounds Maintenance Worker II/Parks & Recreation Department
Alberto Hinojos works as a Grounds Maintenance Worker II for Parks & Recreation Department. Alberto earned $22,051 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Katherine Acciani serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $22,037.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Priscilla Frias serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $22,036.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Timaan Meeks works as a Cashier-Clerk for Parks & Recreation Department. Timaan earned $22,018 in 2025.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Justin Davis holds the role of Cashier-Clerk at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,967.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Juan Medina is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $21,864.
Irrigation & Lawn Sprinkler Fitter/Parks & Recreation Department
Dammian Risher is a Irrigation & Lawn Sprinkler Fitter at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $21,864.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Joab Diaz is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $21,776.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Jessica Clemmons holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,727.
Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
Jake Linger is a Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $21,724.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Lindsay Lutz works as a Cashier-Clerk for Parks & Recreation Department. Lindsay earned $21,663 in 2025.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Raphael Garcia is a Cashier-Clerk at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $21,656.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Tiffany Quintero serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,627.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Kassidy De La Cruz serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,578.
Senior Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Samantha Ayson holds the role of Senior Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,534.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Nayeli Barron-Zarraga works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Nayeli earned $21,515 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Diana Reyes serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,514.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Grecia Galeana Cardenas holds the role of Cashier-Clerk at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,504.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Sabrina Aburto works as a Cashier-Clerk for Parks & Recreation Department. Sabrina earned $21,491 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Michael Hernandez works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Michael earned $21,430 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Christian Turner works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Christian earned $21,429 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Jovanni Magana serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,408.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
Jacob Loesel holds the role of Park Aide, NC at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,384.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Leon Medina serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,383.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Trent Poindexter holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,337.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Brianna Uribe is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $21,311.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Jose Gomez works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Jose earned $21,287 in 2025.