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 67
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Rumaisa Malik is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $6,549.
Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
Sophia Every works as a Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation for Parks & Recreation Department. Sophia earned $6,529 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Martin Dao works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Martin earned $6,500 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Christopher Gonzalez works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Christopher earned $6,496 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Angelo Caruso works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Angelo earned $6,492 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Victoria Moreno is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $6,492.
Locker Room Attendant/Parks & Recreation Department
Alex Vasquez is a Locker Room Attendant at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $6,491.
Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
Kyle Engbrecht is a Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $6,478.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Isaac Lopez serves as a Park Aide, NC. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,467.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Cristina Cardona is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $6,440.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Teagen Bivens serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,438.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Louise Dorange serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,435.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Deandra Sandoval works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Deandra earned $6,401 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Devanie Alviter holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,398.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
Vincent Soon works as a Park Aide, NC for Parks & Recreation Department. Vincent earned $6,380 in 2025.
Locker Room Attendant/Parks & Recreation Department
Andres Ruiz holds the role of Locker Room Attendant at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,358.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Evangelina Zepeda is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $6,344.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Luis Marquez serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,342.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Nicholas Santos serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,310.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Jovany Flores Orozco is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $6,303.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Mekhi Murphy serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,303.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Nina Winslow is a Cashier-Clerk at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $6,266.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Ezekiel Flores serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,243.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Dharren Juan serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,242.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Ryan Zheng serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,232.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Dylan West works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Dylan earned $6,201 in 2025.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
Eunice Wu holds the role of Park Aide, NC at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,194.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Armen Duran holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,181.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Leyla Carrillo holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,173.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Elijah Zamora Herrera works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Elijah earned $6,142 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Valeria Carreon holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,138.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Brendan Vuong serves as a Park Aide, NC. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,121.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Semira Paul serves as a Park Aide, NC. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,115.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Alyah Ibarra serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,102.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Kenneth Wallace holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,101.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Myah Ibarra is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $6,084.
Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Sabrina Parente serves as a Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,084.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Nathan Rocha serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,084.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Angel Salcedo holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,081.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Payton Sachs holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,062.