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 56
Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
Christine Chua holds the role of Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,646.
Recreation Services Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
Emma Surgent holds the role of Recreation Services Supervisor at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,620.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Lucia Montoya is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $12,619.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Vanessa Luna Palacios holds the role of Cashier-Clerk at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,618.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Jaydan Trinh works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Jaydan earned $12,618 in 2025.
Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
Sebastian Rico works as a Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation for Parks & Recreation Department. Sebastian earned $12,617 in 2025.
Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
Jazmin Alonzo is a Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $12,611.
Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
Yavar Zarnegar holds the role of Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,604.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Alexandra Duarte works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Alexandra earned $12,599 in 2025.
Locker Room Attendant/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Yani Udengwu serves as a Locker Room Attendant. Their 2025 pay totaled $12,596.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Alexis Alvarado is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $12,595.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Charlotte Island works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Charlotte earned $12,594 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Michael Concha works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Michael earned $12,586 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Jacob Estrada works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Jacob earned $12,549 in 2025.
Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
James Ochoa works as a Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation for Parks & Recreation Department. James earned $12,541 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Victoria Vacas works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Victoria earned $12,519 in 2025.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Jay Cordero serves as a Park Aide, NC. Their 2025 pay totaled $12,495.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Vladyslav Khvalko is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $12,493.
Locker Room Attendant/Parks & Recreation Department
Naomi Cortes works as a Locker Room Attendant for Parks & Recreation Department. Naomi earned $12,489 in 2025.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Tangela Mckellum serves as a Cashier-Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $12,486.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Calei Rodriguez-Tec is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $12,475.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Nicholas Macias works as a Cashier-Clerk for Parks & Recreation Department. Nicholas earned $12,472 in 2025.
Recreation Services Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
Aaron Wilson is a Recreation Services Supervisor at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $12,433.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
Debrah Medina holds the role of Park Aide, NC at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,413.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Liza Herrera De Leon is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $12,390.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Allison Schamber holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,374.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Diana Lopez holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,327.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Kieshia Evans works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Kieshia earned $12,258 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Matthew Jose is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $12,257.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Alina Perez is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $12,243.
Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
Alyssa Gutzke holds the role of Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,217.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Gisselle Garcia Henriquez holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,204.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Michael Pinon works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Michael earned $12,202 in 2025.
Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Serai Schneider serves as a Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation. Their 2025 pay totaled $12,198.
Senior Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Sandra Miranda serves as a Senior Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $12,196.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Destiny Moreno serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $12,172.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Bryan Cote serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $12,158.
Recreation Services Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
Russhelle Cortez works as a Recreation Services Supervisor for Parks & Recreation Department. Russhelle earned $12,150 in 2025.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
Alejandro Magana holds the role of Park Aide, NC at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,135.
Recreation Services Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
Cindy Primero works as a Recreation Services Supervisor for Parks & Recreation Department. Cindy earned $12,116 in 2025.