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 75
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Adrian Castro Cazares serves as a Grounds Maintenance Worker I. Their 2025 pay totaled $840.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Summer Parr holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $832.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Merjohn Benjamin serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $805.
Pool Lifeguard Candidate/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Angel Alonzo serves as a Pool Lifeguard Candidate. Their 2025 pay totaled $783.
Pool Lifeguard Candidate/Parks & Recreation Department
Eric Chavez works as a Pool Lifeguard Candidate for Parks & Recreation Department. Eric earned $779 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Daniel Lino-Aguilar holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $765.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Alfred Gragg Iii is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $756.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Ella Pratt works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Ella earned $751 in 2025.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
Renee Wheeler is a Park Aide, NC at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $749.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Jasmine Tolman serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $703.
Senior Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Christopher Moreno is a Senior Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $701.
Pool Lifeguard Candidate/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Alina Ramonette serves as a Pool Lifeguard Candidate. Their 2025 pay totaled $691.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Viridiana Escudero Herrera is a Cashier-Clerk at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $662.
Pool Manager/Parks & Recreation Department
Samuel Barrera is a Pool Manager at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $659.
Pool Lifeguard Candidate/Parks & Recreation Department
Diego Cervantes holds the role of Pool Lifeguard Candidate at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $654.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Maritza Ochoa is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $638.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Michael Molina serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $616.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Chanon Saravasi holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $615.
Pool Lifeguard Candidate/Parks & Recreation Department
Bella Morales works as a Pool Lifeguard Candidate for Parks & Recreation Department. Bella earned $612 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Brian Gonzalez holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $604.
Pool Lifeguard Candidate/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Alizza Kate Gregorio serves as a Pool Lifeguard Candidate. Their 2025 pay totaled $593.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Alina Diaz works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Alina earned $566 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Lorena Ramos serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $565.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Vincent Hernandez serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $557.
Lake Lifeguard Candidate/Parks & Recreation Department
Kaden Ihrig holds the role of Lake Lifeguard Candidate at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $510.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Jairy Valdovinos serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $507.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Garry Wigfall is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $505.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Daniel Greene works as a Cashier-Clerk for Parks & Recreation Department. Daniel earned $484 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Lauren Corona serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $482.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Elda Donis works as a Cashier-Clerk for Parks & Recreation Department. Elda earned $473 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Caroline Perez works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Caroline earned $469 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Darryl Seals holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $469.
Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
Rogelio Castaneda is a Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $468.
Pool Lifeguard Candidate/Parks & Recreation Department
Edward Holguin works as a Pool Lifeguard Candidate for Parks & Recreation Department. Edward earned $445 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard Candidate/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Christopher Rosales serves as a Pool Lifeguard Candidate. Their 2025 pay totaled $445.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
Gary Laramore holds the role of Park Aide, NC at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $439.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Melanie Taylor serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $412.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Daniel Lopez is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $401.
Locker Room Attendant/Parks & Recreation Department
Alyssa Yip is a Locker Room Attendant at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $400.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Jessica Potter serves as a Cashier-Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $394.