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 52
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Noah Perez serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $15,499.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Natalie Perkins works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Natalie earned $15,468 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Nicolette Garcia works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Nicolette earned $15,416 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Nicholas Arteaga is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $15,398.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Tonahuac Estrada-Rodriguez holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $15,395.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Patrick Mulvey is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $15,391.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Crystal Ruiz holds the role of Cashier-Clerk at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $15,389.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Timothy Newell is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $15,372.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Daniel Nunez holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $15,372.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Gilbert Guytan works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Gilbert earned $15,337 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Taylor Walker holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $15,336.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Darius Brown holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $15,300.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
Soraya Soule works as a Park Aide, NC for Parks & Recreation Department. Soraya earned $15,243 in 2025.
Locker Room Attendant/Parks & Recreation Department
Ryan Mccaleb holds the role of Locker Room Attendant at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $15,222.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Journy Rogers works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Journy earned $15,202 in 2025.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
Jayden Brevil holds the role of Park Aide, NC at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $15,179.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Aaro Hellen holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $15,162.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Jae Escoto holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $15,151.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Rachel Ramirez holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $15,085.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Veronica Perez holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $15,076.
Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Malachi Biggers serves as a Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation. Their 2025 pay totaled $15,073.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Nathan Dardon serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $15,064.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Javier Casas holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $15,059.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Jasmine Morales-Sanchez serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $15,056.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Kaitlyn Alva Elizalde is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $15,043.
Locker Room Attendant/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Andrew Rivera serves as a Locker Room Attendant. Their 2025 pay totaled $15,043.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
Arianna Sandoval is a Park Aide, NC at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $15,035.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Kevin Mcelroy works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Kevin earned $15,026 in 2025.
Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
Diego Rozbruch is a Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $15,024.
Assistant Director Parks and Recreation (Uc)/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Jill Sourial serves as a Assistant Director Parks and Recreation (Uc). Their 2025 pay totaled $14,986.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Ava Gonzalez serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $14,985.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
Moises Morales holds the role of Park Aide, NC at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $14,983.
Grounds Maintenance Worker II/Parks & Recreation Department
Arthur Pena works as a Grounds Maintenance Worker II for Parks & Recreation Department. Arthur earned $14,956 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Alexis Piedra is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $14,941.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Jayden Huang is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $14,939.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Reece Cordova holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $14,935.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Amari Davis holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $14,934.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Aiden Parra serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $14,879.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Adrian Yepez serves as a Park Aide, NC. Their 2025 pay totaled $14,878.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Tiara Moore holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $14,791.