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 66
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
Obie Brown Iv works as a Park Aide, NC for Parks & Recreation Department. Obie earned $7,065 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Pedro Castaneda serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,051.
Locker Room Attendant/Parks & Recreation Department
Jenina Phillips holds the role of Locker Room Attendant at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,028.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
Precilla Martell holds the role of Park Aide, NC at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,027.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Roberto Barajas Carrillo is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $7,016.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Kyla Baker is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $7,011.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Rosemarie Gonzalez serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,005.
Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
Nathan Areola Arteaga is a Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $6,995.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
Timothy Henry Jr holds the role of Grounds Maintenance Worker I at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,984.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
Ian Mckinney is a Park Aide, NC at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $6,973.
Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
Andon Hanson works as a Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation for Parks & Recreation Department. Andon earned $6,970 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
David Lopez works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. David earned $6,957 in 2025.
Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
Jack Walker is a Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $6,952.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Moses Rodriguez holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,912.
Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Daniella Stabio serves as a Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,910.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Mykah Quirino is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $6,906.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Macayla Copeland is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $6,897.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Isabella Tolentino is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $6,896.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Jaiden Goudey serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,891.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Jasmine Sevilla works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Jasmine earned $6,851 in 2025.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
Jayden Rodriguez works as a Park Aide, NC for Parks & Recreation Department. Jayden earned $6,835 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Andrea Aina holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,818.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Brandon Vuong works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Brandon earned $6,790 in 2025.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
Felipe Avelino works as a Park Aide, NC for Parks & Recreation Department. Felipe earned $6,759 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Pablo Zurita Jr holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,758.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Alan Santamaria Perez works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Alan earned $6,739 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Eric Heng works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Eric earned $6,732 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Hazmin Hermosillo works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Hazmin earned $6,722 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Stephanie Moran serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,692.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Mason Ho holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,665.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Cevastian Ramirez serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,646.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
Marlen Avila holds the role of Park Aide, NC at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,642.
Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
Jacob Walker works as a Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation for Parks & Recreation Department. Jacob earned $6,640 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Zachary Cote works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Zachary earned $6,639 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Jesus Murguia holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,632.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Brandi Gomez is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $6,570.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Sophia Saldivar holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,569.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Desiree Barajas is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $6,567.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Crystal Cuellar holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,554.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Trevor Mathews works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Trevor earned $6,554 in 2025.