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 7
Administrative Assistant III/Parks & Recreation Department
Shuhui Wang is a Administrative Assistant III at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $166,314.
Administrative Assistant III/Parks & Recreation Department
George Elia works as a Administrative Assistant III for Parks & Recreation Department. George earned $166,239 in 2025.
Regional Park Superintendent I/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Colleen Mac Kay serves as a Regional Park Superintendent I. Their 2025 pay totaled $166,035.
Supervising Crew Instructor/Parks & Recreation Department
Antonio Villegas is a Supervising Crew Instructor at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $165,656.
Assistant Regional Recreation Direc/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Sofia Gavia serves as a Assistant Regional Recreation Direc. Their 2025 pay totaled $165,649.
Regional Park Superintendent I/Parks & Recreation Department
Sheldon Solin works as a Regional Park Superintendent I for Parks & Recreation Department. Sheldon earned $165,582 in 2025.
Program Manager I/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Martha Lopez serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2025 pay totaled $165,409.
Departmental Facilities Planner I/Parks & Recreation Department
Robert Nava works as a Departmental Facilities Planner I for Parks & Recreation Department. Robert earned $164,849 in 2025.
Program Manager I/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Karmina Lopez serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2025 pay totaled $163,544.
Park Planner/Parks & Recreation Department
Robert Ettleman works as a Park Planner for Parks & Recreation Department. Robert earned $163,528 in 2025.
Management Analyst/Parks & Recreation Department
Victoria Yu holds the role of Management Analyst at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $163,476.
Assistant Regional Recreation Direc/Parks & Recreation Department
Alejandro Noriega works as a Assistant Regional Recreation Direc for Parks & Recreation Department. Alejandro earned $163,435 in 2025.
Management Analyst/Parks & Recreation Department
Norvik Karimian holds the role of Management Analyst at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $162,994.
Management Analyst/Parks & Recreation Department
Jason Sasaki works as a Management Analyst for Parks & Recreation Department. Jason earned $162,806 in 2025.
Administrative Assistant III/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Ilda Gates serves as a Administrative Assistant III. Their 2025 pay totaled $162,754.
Management Analyst/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Phuc Mai serves as a Management Analyst. Their 2025 pay totaled $162,658.
Supvg Power Equipment Operator/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Ronald Flores serves as a Supvg Power Equipment Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $162,241.
General Maintenance Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
Donald Harper works as a General Maintenance Supervisor for Parks & Recreation Department. Donald earned $161,927 in 2025.
Assistant Regional Recreation Direc/Parks & Recreation Department
Brian Ceballos works as a Assistant Regional Recreation Direc for Parks & Recreation Department. Brian earned $161,656 in 2025.
Regional Park Superintendent I/Parks & Recreation Department
Christopher Mowry holds the role of Regional Park Superintendent I at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $161,464.
Park Project Coordinator/Parks & Recreation Department
Dinah Quinones is a Park Project Coordinator at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $161,165.
Disaster Services Analyst/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Ramon Bernal serves as a Disaster Services Analyst. Their 2025 pay totaled $161,066.
Park Project Coordinator/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Tanya Finney serves as a Park Project Coordinator. Their 2025 pay totaled $160,382.
Electrician/Parks & Recreation Department
Alex Gallo works as a Electrician for Parks & Recreation Department. Alex earned $160,154 in 2025.
Regional Park Superintendent I/Parks & Recreation Department
John Norcia is a Regional Park Superintendent I at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $159,956.
Recreation Services Manager/Parks & Recreation Department
Ricardo Ceja works as a Recreation Services Manager for Parks & Recreation Department. Ricardo earned $159,856 in 2025.
Tree Trimmer Working Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
Rodolfo Montoya holds the role of Tree Trimmer Working Supervisor at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $159,798.
Management Secretary III/Parks & Recreation Department
Rechelle Lewis works as a Management Secretary III for Parks & Recreation Department. Rechelle earned $159,441 in 2025.
Assistant Regional Recreation Direc/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, William Champion serves as a Assistant Regional Recreation Direc. Their 2025 pay totaled $159,397.
General Maintenance Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Jimmy Martinez serves as a General Maintenance Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $159,371.
Recreation Services Manager/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Lacoya Pugh serves as a Recreation Services Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $159,291.
Painter Working Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Noe Santiago Lorenzo serves as a Painter Working Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $158,659.
Assistant Regional Grnds Maintenance Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
Henry Brouwer holds the role of Assistant Regional Grnds Maintenance Supervisor at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $158,369.
Recreation Services Manager/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Michelle Lee-Whitaker serves as a Recreation Services Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $158,091.
Regional Park Superintendent I/Parks & Recreation Department
Jaheel Dixon holds the role of Regional Park Superintendent I at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $158,070.
Irrigation & Lawn Sprinkler Fitter/Parks & Recreation Department
Jose Grajeda is a Irrigation & Lawn Sprinkler Fitter at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $157,899.
Video Production Specialist/Parks & Recreation Department
Patrick Wynne holds the role of Video Production Specialist at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $157,827.
Refrigeration Mechanic/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Roy Higgins serves as a Refrigeration Mechanic. Their 2025 pay totaled $157,755.
Assistant Regional Grnds Maintenance Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Dwight Ponder serves as a Assistant Regional Grnds Maintenance Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $157,495.
Accountant III/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Ben Li serves as a Accountant III. Their 2025 pay totaled $157,475.