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 57
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Justin Villatoro is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $12,092.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Genesis Mendoza is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $12,086.
Recreation Services Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
Alma Gomez works as a Recreation Services Supervisor for Parks & Recreation Department. Alma earned $12,079 in 2025.
Locker Room Attendant/Parks & Recreation Department
Sophia Lopez is a Locker Room Attendant at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $12,073.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
Keisha West works as a Park Aide, NC for Parks & Recreation Department. Keisha earned $12,053 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Nathan Moscoso serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $12,033.
Recreation Services Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Chinyere Osuigwe serves as a Recreation Services Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $12,017.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Thomas Mcmullen serves as a Cashier-Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $12,012.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
Alex Gonzalez holds the role of Park Aide, NC at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $11,994.
Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
Xochitl Caceres is a Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $11,986.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Rosa Gonzalez holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $11,984.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Anise Hammonds holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $11,937.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Jade Woods holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $11,910.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Ewan Fenton holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $11,908.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
Zella Winther is a Park Aide, NC at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $11,890.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Amera Elsayed serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $11,884.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Matteo Podesta holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $11,862.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Nicole Haddad holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $11,850.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Natalie Gomez holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $11,828.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Andrew Molina holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $11,817.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Angela Vargas works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Angela earned $11,772 in 2025.
Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
Maelia Madariaga-Ilagan holds the role of Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $11,771.
Locker Room Attendant/Parks & Recreation Department
Jobe Felix-Lopez works as a Locker Room Attendant for Parks & Recreation Department. Jobe earned $11,766 in 2025.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Alexander Tran serves as a Park Aide, NC. Their 2025 pay totaled $11,763.
Locker Room Attendant/Parks & Recreation Department
Leo Vazquez Jr. works as a Locker Room Attendant for Parks & Recreation Department. Leo earned $11,758 in 2025.
Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
Allen Castano holds the role of Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $11,757.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Jeffrey Nelson works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Jeffrey earned $11,748 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Mia Heredia holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $11,746.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Nathan Torres is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $11,735.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Madison Saenz is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $11,727.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Leah Moore is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $11,698.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Gemma Gomez holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $11,691.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Ruben Mendoza serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $11,677.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Demetra Arthur holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $11,622.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Aaron Chavez serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $11,607.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Devin Warrington- Brown serves as a Park Aide, NC. Their 2025 pay totaled $11,602.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Lauren Dixon is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $11,598.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Gavin Goudey is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $11,574.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Tania Flores works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Tania earned $11,558 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Christian Acosta works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Christian earned $11,556 in 2025.