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 6
Regional Recreation Director/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Lorraine Lazarus serves as a Regional Recreation Director. Their 2025 pay totaled $173,723.
Regional Recreation Director/Parks & Recreation Department
Samuel Estrada is a Regional Recreation Director at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $173,701.
Administrative Services Manager I/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Maream Kbdzhyan serves as a Administrative Services Manager I. Their 2025 pay totaled $173,017.
Landscape Contract Monitor/Parks & Recreation Department
Daniel Gonzalez holds the role of Landscape Contract Monitor at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $172,858.
Plumber/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Mario Ortiz serves as a Plumber. Their 2025 pay totaled $172,654.
Electrician/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Sophy Sam serves as a Electrician. Their 2025 pay totaled $172,425.
Refrigeration Mechanic/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Ronald Pilchowski serves as a Refrigeration Mechanic. Their 2025 pay totaled $172,399.
Electrician/Parks & Recreation Department
Hector Cabrera works as a Electrician for Parks & Recreation Department. Hector earned $172,397 in 2025.
Automotive Equipment Coordinator/Parks & Recreation Department
Michael Cardenas works as a Automotive Equipment Coordinator for Parks & Recreation Department. Michael earned $172,376 in 2025.
Senior Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
Chad Gamboa is a Senior Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $172,273.
Carpenter Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
Philip Zych holds the role of Carpenter Supervisor at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $171,958.
Electrician/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Pedro Francisco serves as a Electrician. Their 2025 pay totaled $171,214.
Electrician/Parks & Recreation Department
Raul Tobar is a Electrician at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $171,099.
Carpenter Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
Kellen Mcconnon is a Carpenter Supervisor at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $171,096.
Plumber/Parks & Recreation Department
Mark Reed works as a Plumber for Parks & Recreation Department. Mark earned $171,019 in 2025.
Electrician/Parks & Recreation Department
Agustin Serrano holds the role of Electrician at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $170,890.
Plumber/Parks & Recreation Department
James Suess holds the role of Plumber at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $170,863.
Carpenter Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
Adam Cortez holds the role of Carpenter Supervisor at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $170,381.
Senior Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
Quincy Ryan is a Senior Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $169,895.
Plumber/Parks & Recreation Department
Jesus Gutierrez holds the role of Plumber at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $169,878.
Senior Application Developer/Parks & Recreation Department
Dennis Chan works as a Senior Application Developer for Parks & Recreation Department. Dennis earned $169,199 in 2025.
Electrician/Parks & Recreation Department
Ryan Smith works as a Electrician for Parks & Recreation Department. Ryan earned $169,191 in 2025.
Refrigeration Mechanic/Parks & Recreation Department
Trong Doan works as a Refrigeration Mechanic for Parks & Recreation Department. Trong earned $169,125 in 2025.
Plumber/Parks & Recreation Department
Edwin Sorto is a Plumber at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $168,992.
Assistant Regional Recreation Direc/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Freddy Zavaleta serves as a Assistant Regional Recreation Direc. Their 2025 pay totaled $168,459.
Park Project Coordinator/Parks & Recreation Department
Katherine Li holds the role of Park Project Coordinator at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $168,252.
Trails Maintenance Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
Lucas Degraaf is a Trails Maintenance Supervisor at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $168,248.
Accounting Officer II/Parks & Recreation Department
Hilary Nong is a Accounting Officer II at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $168,041.
Tree Farm Manager/Parks & Recreation Department
Christopher Coleman works as a Tree Farm Manager for Parks & Recreation Department. Christopher earned $167,793 in 2025.
Assistant Regional Recreation Direc/Parks & Recreation Department
Alicia Rodarte works as a Assistant Regional Recreation Direc for Parks & Recreation Department. Alicia earned $167,654 in 2025.
Recreation Services Manager/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Timothy Tuyen serves as a Recreation Services Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $167,546.
Supervising Crew Instructor/Parks & Recreation Department
Shawn Ruiz works as a Supervising Crew Instructor for Parks & Recreation Department. Shawn earned $167,544 in 2025.
Management Analyst/Parks & Recreation Department
Anita Yu is a Management Analyst at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $167,010.
Accountant III/Parks & Recreation Department
Jianbin Tan holds the role of Accountant III at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $166,803.
Administrative Services Manager I/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Emily Wu serves as a Administrative Services Manager I. Their 2025 pay totaled $166,588.
General Maintenance Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Gabriel Gonzales serves as a General Maintenance Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $166,558.
Supply Officer II/Parks & Recreation Department
Curtis Ward works as a Supply Officer II for Parks & Recreation Department. Curtis earned $166,471 in 2025.
Management Secretary III/Parks & Recreation Department
Norma Rivera works as a Management Secretary III for Parks & Recreation Department. Norma earned $166,443 in 2025.
Recreation Services Manager/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Martin Rascon serves as a Recreation Services Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $166,430.
Senior Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
Daniel Hargis is a Senior Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $166,380.