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 69
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Nicolas Uesugi serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $5,467.
Locker Room Attendant/Parks & Recreation Department
Steve Oh holds the role of Locker Room Attendant at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $5,460.
Locker Room Attendant/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Ariana Bogarin serves as a Locker Room Attendant. Their 2025 pay totaled $5,344.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Jaqueline Soto holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $5,308.
Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
Vicken Shirinian holds the role of Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $5,299.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Christian Figueroa holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $5,295.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Jered Patterson is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $5,255.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
Julina Liu works as a Park Aide, NC for Parks & Recreation Department. Julina earned $5,246 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Clifton Dunlap serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $5,225.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Nathan Escobar serves as a Park Aide, NC. Their 2025 pay totaled $5,225.
Locker Room Attendant/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Micah Williams serves as a Locker Room Attendant. Their 2025 pay totaled $5,219.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Jose Torrez is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $5,139.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Kimberly Magallon holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $5,138.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Anthony Ortiz is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $5,130.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Malerie Gonzales serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $5,126.
Locker Room Attendant/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Richard Gonzalez serves as a Locker Room Attendant. Their 2025 pay totaled $5,092.
Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Ethan Estephan serves as a Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation. Their 2025 pay totaled $5,034.
Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
Gary Hild is a Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $5,016.
Locker Room Attendant/Parks & Recreation Department
Jahnye Young holds the role of Locker Room Attendant at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $4,976.
Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
Amy Crissey holds the role of Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $4,946.
Locker Room Attendant/Parks & Recreation Department
Fatima Pacheco is a Locker Room Attendant at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $4,942.
Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
Matthew Arauz holds the role of Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $4,941.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Jillian Goss works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Jillian earned $4,927 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Emanuel Santiago holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $4,896.
Locker Room Attendant/Parks & Recreation Department
Jaylynn Sanchez is a Locker Room Attendant at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $4,890.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
Santiago Villagrana works as a Park Aide, NC for Parks & Recreation Department. Santiago earned $4,873 in 2025.
Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
William Huang holds the role of Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $4,843.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Sofia Martinez holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $4,841.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Genesis Contreras works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Genesis earned $4,803 in 2025.
Locker Room Attendant/Parks & Recreation Department
Adriana Lopez Castillo works as a Locker Room Attendant for Parks & Recreation Department. Adriana earned $4,773 in 2025.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
Brianna Ramirez works as a Park Aide, NC for Parks & Recreation Department. Brianna earned $4,749 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Carlos Rangel works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Carlos earned $4,740 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Kitze Gomez works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Kitze earned $4,717 in 2025.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
Josh Baker is a Park Aide, NC at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $4,715.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Ricardo Baldenegro is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $4,703.
Locker Room Attendant/Parks & Recreation Department
Dunte Martin works as a Locker Room Attendant for Parks & Recreation Department. Dunte earned $4,648 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Jasmine Gonzales holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $4,593.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Juliet Medina is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $4,566.
Locker Room Attendant/Parks & Recreation Department
Javier Rubio Mendez holds the role of Locker Room Attendant at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $4,560.
Locker Room Attendant/Parks & Recreation Department
Angel Ines holds the role of Locker Room Attendant at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $4,549.