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 50
Locker Room Attendant/Parks & Recreation Department
Francisco Carranza holds the role of Locker Room Attendant at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $16,986.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
Alexander Nunez is a Park Aide, NC at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $16,970.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Ariana Marquez is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $16,907.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Melanie Guerrero serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,894.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Rosa Perez Lopez is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $16,886.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Salvador Ramirez works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Salvador earned $16,885 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Brandon Alcala works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Brandon earned $16,874 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Emily Paz-Soberaniz works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Emily earned $16,837 in 2025.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, George Pulido serves as a Park Aide, NC. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,832.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Christopher Johnson serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,822.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Christian Clark serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,818.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
Julius Salazar is a Park Aide, NC at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $16,813.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Justin Wong works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Justin earned $16,804 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Angelina Velarde works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Angelina earned $16,782 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Jonathan Garcia serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,746.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Darius Grant works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Darius earned $16,725 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Lashaia Ward holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $16,702.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Heidi Hurtado Juarez serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,667.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Ada Chen holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $16,626.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Sergio Jimenez is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $16,623.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Jose Chacon works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Jose earned $16,599 in 2025.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Alexander Alvarado holds the role of Cashier-Clerk at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $16,551.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Luis Diaz works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Luis earned $16,482 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Trysten Thornton is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $16,481.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Mariah Martinez is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $16,475.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Kylie Green is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $16,461.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Michelle Lazalde works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Michelle earned $16,427 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Gabriel Nikolai Teodosio serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,394.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
Keyli Ferrera holds the role of Park Aide, NC at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $16,385.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Elliot Rosales is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $16,374.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Henri Mikaelian works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Henri earned $16,344 in 2025.
Locker Room Attendant/Parks & Recreation Department
Allison Segura holds the role of Locker Room Attendant at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $16,334.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Valerie Hernandez De Luna works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Valerie earned $16,326 in 2025.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
Emilio Aguayo holds the role of Park Aide, NC at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $16,309.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Emma Linares serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,280.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
Samantha Tejada is a Park Aide, NC at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $16,240.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Gilbert Marin serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,190.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Zinadin Rosales serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,161.
Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
Evan Clark works as a Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation for Parks & Recreation Department. Evan earned $16,147 in 2025.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
Sean Abrams works as a Park Aide, NC for Parks & Recreation Department. Sean earned $16,131 in 2025.