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 72
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Byron Hurtado serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,114.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Antonio Fernandez serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,084.
Assistant Arboretum Gardener/Parks & Recreation Department
Alessandro Bersanetti works as a Assistant Arboretum Gardener for Parks & Recreation Department. Alessandro earned $3,061 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Celeste Torres serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,036.
Locker Room Attendant/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Diego Guillen serves as a Locker Room Attendant. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,013.
Student Professional Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Eryn Castro serves as a Student Professional Worker I. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,009.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Patrick Balderas Corona holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,964.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
Abram Estrada holds the role of Park Aide, NC at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,959.
Locker Room Attendant/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Josalynn Brown serves as a Locker Room Attendant. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,940.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Kaitlin Mejia serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,897.
Locker Room Attendant/Parks & Recreation Department
Cassandra Amaya works as a Locker Room Attendant for Parks & Recreation Department. Cassandra earned $2,894 in 2025.
Locker Room Attendant/Parks & Recreation Department
Sh'Ron Castle holds the role of Locker Room Attendant at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,864.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Alondra Cervantes is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $2,828.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Teyvon Snell holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,809.
Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
Spencer Solomon works as a Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation for Parks & Recreation Department. Spencer earned $2,779 in 2025.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Carol Stewart works as a Cashier-Clerk for Parks & Recreation Department. Carol earned $2,770 in 2025.
Senior Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Darla Garcia is a Senior Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $2,753.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
Guadalupe Orihuela holds the role of Park Aide, NC at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,747.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Fabio Nunez Del Prado-Alva is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $2,739.
Departmental Facilities Planner I/Parks & Recreation Department
Lee Barocas works as a Departmental Facilities Planner I for Parks & Recreation Department. Lee earned $2,732 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Selisa Loeza holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,716.
Locker Room Attendant/Parks & Recreation Department
Michelle De Guzman works as a Locker Room Attendant for Parks & Recreation Department. Michelle earned $2,670 in 2025.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Karen Aragon holds the role of Cashier-Clerk at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,637.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Ethan Lee is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $2,559.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Tony Lopez-St.John serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,553.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Jennifer Cheng serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,504.
Locker Room Attendant/Parks & Recreation Department
Amie Hercules works as a Locker Room Attendant for Parks & Recreation Department. Amie earned $2,448 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Jared Espinoza Abitia holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,431.
Locker Room Attendant/Parks & Recreation Department
Jonathen Bush holds the role of Locker Room Attendant at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,423.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Vanessa Blanco serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,386.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Mandely Garcia serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,386.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Bryan Torres is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $2,303.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Dante Ramos works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Dante earned $2,297 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Nicholas Ramirez serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,289.
Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Jared Kingsbury serves as a Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,288.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
Vanessa Penaloza is a Park Aide, NC at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $2,267.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Isabel Guillen is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $2,254.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Tess Dumandan serves as a Cashier-Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,245.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Alyson Rouse serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,199.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Aaron Meyer is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $2,173.