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 61
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
Joseph Sanchez holds the role of Park Aide, NC at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $9,523.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Joel Regalado-Dominguez is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $9,522.
Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
Logan Snider works as a Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation for Parks & Recreation Department. Logan earned $9,509 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Anna Ramirez works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Anna earned $9,507 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Ricardo Medina works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Ricardo earned $9,502 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Allen Ayala is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $9,498.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Hailey Kalil is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $9,497.
Pool Manager/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Francisco Franco serves as a Pool Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $9,493.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Lucrecia Garcia serves as a Grounds Maintenance Worker I. Their 2025 pay totaled $9,482.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Viktoriya Kopelevich is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $9,482.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Jeshua Barrientos-Gatica works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Jeshua earned $9,467 in 2025.
Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
Aaron Ruelas works as a Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation for Parks & Recreation Department. Aaron earned $9,458 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Elmer Pinto serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $9,439.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Reave Sheen serves as a Cashier-Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $9,384.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Arturo Sanchez is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $9,374.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
Virgen Aquino Leyva works as a Park Aide, NC for Parks & Recreation Department. Virgen earned $9,319 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Hailey Pedregon is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $9,319.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
William Guzman Rodriguez is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $9,318.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
Miranda Castillo is a Park Aide, NC at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $9,268.
Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
Isaac Gilmer holds the role of Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $9,260.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Dulce Molina works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Dulce earned $9,236 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Yra Climaco is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $9,229.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Jaqueline Gomez works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Jaqueline earned $9,216 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Alejandro Vargas serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $9,212.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Eva Mae Sims serves as a Park Aide, NC. Their 2025 pay totaled $9,200.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Jack Wong serves as a Cashier-Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $9,184.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Veronica Hernandez is a Cashier-Clerk at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $9,171.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Halie Manriquez is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $9,170.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Claudia Ramos is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $9,170.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Grace Cervantes is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $9,164.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Nathaniel Palma serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $9,164.
Locker Room Attendant/Parks & Recreation Department
Joshua Gamez works as a Locker Room Attendant for Parks & Recreation Department. Joshua earned $9,142 in 2025.
Locker Room Attendant/Parks & Recreation Department
Eric Avakian is a Locker Room Attendant at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $9,133.
Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
Sean Glaser holds the role of Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $9,129.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Gracie Brooke works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Gracie earned $9,116 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Jennifer Pelayo works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Jennifer earned $9,104 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Isabella Luna works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Isabella earned $9,100 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Lauryn Kell is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $9,097.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Bereniz Garcia serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $9,088.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Johan Gaytan holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $9,065.