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
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Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Jalen Thomas is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $9,054.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Ryan Shin works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Ryan earned $9,041 in 2025.
Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
Arielle Kalwak holds the role of Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $9,032.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Lizzeth Gutierrez is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $9,031.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Edward Eckelberry works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Edward earned $9,020 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Claudio Aguilar Valle serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $9,017.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Azael Aguilar works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Azael earned $9,010 in 2025.
Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Ivy Cervantes serves as a Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation. Their 2025 pay totaled $9,009.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Kayla Potts works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Kayla earned $8,991 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Aaron Lee serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $8,974.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Bethnie Barbosa serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $8,970.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Randy Torres is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $8,962.
Recreation Services Supervisor/Parks & Recreation Department
Diego Gonzalez works as a Recreation Services Supervisor for Parks & Recreation Department. Diego earned $8,915 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Arian Cox serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $8,896.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Eduardo Luna works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Eduardo earned $8,893 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Akash Sami is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $8,889.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Bertha Alcantar-Rodriguez serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $8,882.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Natalia Simonovski works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Natalia earned $8,877 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Lincoln Elliot Mclean holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $8,874.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Everardo Martinez serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $8,854.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Evelyn Jimenez Caballero serves as a Park Aide, NC. Their 2025 pay totaled $8,849.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Tommy Tao Wang holds the role of Cashier-Clerk at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $8,841.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Van Derlyn Williams holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $8,840.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Brianna Morgan holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $8,825.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
Andres Galvan holds the role of Park Aide, NC at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $8,812.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Valerie Yepez is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $8,810.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Mario Aluizo works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Mario earned $8,788 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Antonio Ortiz works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Antonio earned $8,776 in 2025.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Justin Mak serves as a Park Aide, NC. Their 2025 pay totaled $8,769.
Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
Dominic Morris works as a Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation for Parks & Recreation Department. Dominic earned $8,766 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Solange Corretjer Molina holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $8,749.
Senior Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
John Munoz is a Senior Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $8,740.
Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
Wyatt Scott holds the role of Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $8,735.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Jorge Caldera holds the role of Cashier-Clerk at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $8,734.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Chloe Chen is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $8,639.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
Daniel Guzman Bedolla holds the role of Park Aide, NC at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $8,627.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Armani Cole serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $8,623.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Maslina Khatun serves as a Cashier-Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $8,616.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Stephanie Cheng serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $8,610.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Silvestre Chavez holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $8,602.