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 47
Senior Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Alexis Ortiz is a Senior Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $19,543.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
Mauricio Fuentes works as a Grounds Maintenance Worker I for Parks & Recreation Department. Mauricio earned $19,522 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Sergio Aguilar works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Sergio earned $19,510 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Yvonne Chambers serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $19,506.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Dawayne Davis serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $19,503.
Recreation Services Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
Omar Saadelbiali is a Recreation Services Supervisor at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $19,495.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Michael Altamirano serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $19,452.
Student Professional Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
Nathan Lee holds the role of Student Professional Worker I at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $19,445.
Locker Room Attendant/Parks & Recreation Department
Emily Solis is a Locker Room Attendant at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $19,440.
Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Hannah Belt serves as a Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation. Their 2025 pay totaled $19,372.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Christopher Coy holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $19,364.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Demyron Brown serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $19,312.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Dylan Serrano holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $19,283.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Lucero Cervantes is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $19,278.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Eelyn Barrios is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $19,258.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Brandon Gallegos serves as a Park Aide, NC. Their 2025 pay totaled $19,253.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Kristen Schwartz is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $19,245.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Abraham Ramos works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Abraham earned $19,240 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Liliana Molinares works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Liliana earned $19,211 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Elli Selassie holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $19,193.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Miguel Garcia holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $19,192.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Dadra Diaz holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $19,138.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Juan Lopez is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $19,138.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Aelany Arroyo serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $19,120.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Camila Bello works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Camila earned $19,079 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Zyrious Porter-Jackson serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $19,055.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Omar Murillo-Flores holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $19,036.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Athena Alvarado holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $19,032.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Bryan Deras is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $19,024.
Grounds Maintenance Worker II/Parks & Recreation Department
Tammi Lee holds the role of Grounds Maintenance Worker II at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $18,993.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Edgar Pedroza works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Edgar earned $18,978 in 2025.
Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Julius Becerra serves as a Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,969.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Avery Gomez is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $18,907.
Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
Jonathan Orduno works as a Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation for Parks & Recreation Department. Jonathan earned $18,830 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Cheri Wright serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,814.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Gabriella Baljet holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $18,807.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Nicholas Duarte holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $18,749.
Custodian/Parks & Recreation Department
Richard Rodriguez works as a Custodian for Parks & Recreation Department. Richard earned $18,735 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Rossy Gil Martinez serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,708.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Eric Schmidt works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Eric earned $18,693 in 2025.