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 45
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Cameron Mathieu serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,249.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Michael De La Rosa is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $21,215.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Arianna Garcia works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Arianna earned $21,196 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Rene Espinoza holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,132.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Jonathan Escobar holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,123.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Carlos Rojas Gaytan holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,061.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Alexandra Meza serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,048.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Breanna Zambrano is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $21,014.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Tiffany Silva holds the role of Cashier-Clerk at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,011.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Nayeli Tapia serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,993.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Monique Slater works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Monique earned $20,992 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Jason Reggie is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $20,976.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Adriel Navas serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,970.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Aaron Meza serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,933.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, James Chavez serves as a Cashier-Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,928.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Jessica Lopez serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,925.
Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
Isabel Gonzalez holds the role of Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,924.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Craig Acito serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,912.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
Leslie Barajas works as a Park Aide, NC for Parks & Recreation Department. Leslie earned $20,905 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Andrew Hee holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,888.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Jefferson Barahona works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Jefferson earned $20,875 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Kevin Li holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,856.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Royce Jones holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,790.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Brandon Guzman-Calvillo works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Brandon earned $20,781 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Montserrat Polanco works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Montserrat earned $20,711 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Luis Guzman works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Luis earned $20,703 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Destiny Aparicio is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $20,701.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Andrew Cruz serves as a Park Aide, NC. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,686.
Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
Andre Flores holds the role of Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,591.
Senior Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Brian Sandoval is a Senior Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $20,584.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Krista Hughlett serves as a Cashier-Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,568.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Michael Perez-Carrillo is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $20,560.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, David Quezada serves as a Grounds Maintenance Worker I. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,547.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Dana White holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,543.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Katherine Munoz is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $20,509.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Jose Pantaleon works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Jose earned $20,509 in 2025.
Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
Felipe Knight is a Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $20,472.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Miguel Murillo works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Miguel earned $20,412 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Fabian Gomez serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,405.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Jayro Rizo holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,405.