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 65
Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
Luis Bello-Solis is a Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $7,664.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Jesus Aguilar works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Jesus earned $7,659 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Ethan Orozco is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $7,634.
Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
Albert Taylor works as a Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation for Parks & Recreation Department. Albert earned $7,630 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, George Gonzalez serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,627.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Elda Sarat holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,625.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Nadia Santana serves as a Park Aide, NC. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,621.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Riley Wheeler works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Riley earned $7,619 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Theo Hilger holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,599.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Kali De Vera works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Kali earned $7,575 in 2025.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Mary Sepulveda serves as a Park Aide, NC. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,574.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Marc Tumang works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Marc earned $7,568 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Joelyne Garcia serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,565.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Justin Warman holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,545.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
Jaziyaih Johnson is a Park Aide, NC at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $7,484.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Meosha Davis serves as a Cashier-Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,477.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Maria Rosas Torres works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Maria earned $7,458 in 2025.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
Mogbonjubola Adepoju works as a Park Aide, NC for Parks & Recreation Department. Mogbonjubola earned $7,451 in 2025.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
Abraham Hsu holds the role of Park Aide, NC at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,428.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Jared Preciado works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Jared earned $7,427 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Darren Patton serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,411.
Locker Room Attendant/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Enrique Palacios serves as a Locker Room Attendant. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,387.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Elvia Jimenez Mijarez holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,373.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Jonathan Schwanz serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,369.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
Jose Reyes works as a Park Aide, NC for Parks & Recreation Department. Jose earned $7,353 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Sofia Rosales is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $7,350.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Daniela Soriano works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Daniela earned $7,328 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Sofia Korshakovsky is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $7,310.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Alejandra Trejo is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $7,308.
Crew Instructor/Parks & Recreation Department
Rod Lizama is a Crew Instructor at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $7,299.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Teo Hawkins is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $7,259.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
Faith Lofton is a Park Aide, NC at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $7,252.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Edward Navarro is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $7,251.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Angelica Madriz serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,172.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Maximo Avila serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,161.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Connie Blanco works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Connie earned $7,161 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Eduardo Moya works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Eduardo earned $7,142 in 2025.
Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
Riley Stabio is a Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $7,137.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Daisy Zamora serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,118.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Taylor Harvey works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Taylor earned $7,104 in 2025.