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 49
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Courtney Cook works as a Cashier-Clerk for Parks & Recreation Department. Courtney earned $17,872 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Jaimie Jackson serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $17,872.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Aaron Perez serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $17,854.
Senior Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Mitzi Hernandez holds the role of Senior Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,821.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Goldwin Wangsiri holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,762.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
Fredd Martinez works as a Grounds Maintenance Worker I for Parks & Recreation Department. Fredd earned $17,752 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Arthur Eckelberry holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,727.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
John Galbreath works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. John earned $17,727 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Isabella Sanchez works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Isabella earned $17,712 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Anthony Dominguez-Gonzalez serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $17,710.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
Diego Yslas holds the role of Park Aide, NC at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,657.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Samantha Garcia is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $17,555.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Daniel Rodriguez Salgado serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $17,541.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Ariana Calderon holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,540.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
Anahi Cruz-Alvarado is a Park Aide, NC at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $17,517.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
Katty Sebastian is a Park Aide, NC at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $17,494.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Nathan Lopez Cortez serves as a Park Aide, NC. Their 2025 pay totaled $17,426.
Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Liv Hernandez serves as a Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation. Their 2025 pay totaled $17,411.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Cesar Monsalvo serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $17,394.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Raul Buenaventura serves as a Park Aide, NC. Their 2025 pay totaled $17,389.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Victor Avila works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Victor earned $17,378 in 2025.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Alonso Alvarado serves as a Park Aide, NC. Their 2025 pay totaled $17,370.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Jocelyn Benitez Cuevas holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,360.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
Jaiyon Brinkley works as a Park Aide, NC for Parks & Recreation Department. Jaiyon earned $17,340 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Gerardo Quevedo holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,339.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
Khalia Williams holds the role of Park Aide, NC at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,243.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Jesse Barrientos works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Jesse earned $17,193 in 2025.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Kristyn Autry serves as a Cashier-Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $17,179.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Jenna Serrano is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $17,167.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Frankie Gutierrez works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Frankie earned $17,159 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Jelani Hutchinson holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,152.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Richard Patterson serves as a Park Aide, NC. Their 2025 pay totaled $17,116.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Ahmaja Olmos Rodgers is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $17,105.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Raquel Herrera holds the role of Cashier-Clerk at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,104.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Gisselle Cruz serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $17,083.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Stephanie Baldenegro works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Stephanie earned $17,051 in 2025.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
Juan Pino is a Grounds Maintenance Worker I at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $17,034.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
Richard Gutierrez holds the role of Park Aide, NC at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,020.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Andres Delgado serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,997.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Iris Esteves works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Iris earned $16,997 in 2025.