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 63
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Jazmine Venegas works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Jazmine earned $8,584 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Lissa Favela serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $8,577.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Yajairy Arias Chur serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $8,571.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Emely Salinas serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $8,554.
Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
Logan Abadie works as a Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation for Parks & Recreation Department. Logan earned $8,543 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Mia Gomez holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $8,539.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
William Kallin is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $8,531.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Richard Lee holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $8,527.
Locker Room Attendant/Parks & Recreation Department
Isaiah Penuela works as a Locker Room Attendant for Parks & Recreation Department. Isaiah earned $8,514 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Joseph Ybarra serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $8,509.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Stephanie Kim works as a Cashier-Clerk for Parks & Recreation Department. Stephanie earned $8,508 in 2025.
Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
Avery Rose holds the role of Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $8,506.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Ariel Delvalle serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $8,505.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Warren Mandigo holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $8,501.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Briana Shuler serves as a Cashier-Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $8,486.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Sofia Vazquez serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $8,486.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Crizelle De Guzman holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $8,482.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Camila Carrillo is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $8,480.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Manuel Gonzalez is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $8,457.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Benjamin Moreno holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $8,450.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Shannon Austin holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $8,440.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Luke Wetzel works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Luke earned $8,432 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Annabelle Hernandez serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $8,413.
Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
Jessica Caballero works as a Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation for Parks & Recreation Department. Jessica earned $8,354 in 2025.
Locker Room Attendant/Parks & Recreation Department
Ryan Rivas is a Locker Room Attendant at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $8,335.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
Joseph Acevedo holds the role of Park Aide, NC at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $8,303.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
Natalia Gomez holds the role of Park Aide, NC at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $8,291.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Destiny Rivas is a Cashier-Clerk at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $8,281.
Student Professional Worker, Information Technician/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Wendy Buonavita serves as a Student Professional Worker, Information Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $8,263.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Jasmine Harris is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $8,240.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Perla Perez is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $8,230.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Yamilet Hernandez serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $8,229.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Chloe Schaeffer serves as a Cashier-Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $8,224.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Nathaniel Mathis is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $8,207.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Jacob Paniagua holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $8,198.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Jiselle Barba is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $8,189.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Ethan Ruiz Velasco serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $8,187.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Rodney Woods Jr is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $8,182.
Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
Matthew Stoddart holds the role of Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $8,157.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Brianna Zavala holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $8,151.