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 77
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Jeremiah Washington serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $236.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Donald Wheeler-Tarver serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $236.
Pool Lifeguard Candidate/Parks & Recreation Department
Gabriela Acosta is a Pool Lifeguard Candidate at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $232.
Pool Lifeguard Candidate/Parks & Recreation Department
Kiana Tajiki works as a Pool Lifeguard Candidate for Parks & Recreation Department. Kiana earned $232 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Nelly Cruz holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $231.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Jazmin Hernandez De Leon works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Jazmin earned $225 in 2025.
Locker Room Attendant/Parks & Recreation Department
Eric Navarrette is a Locker Room Attendant at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $224.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Kaelan Sims serves as a Park Aide, NC. Their 2025 pay totaled $224.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Elizabeth Aina holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $221.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Mayra Garcia serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $220.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Ivan Ruiz serves as a Park Aide, NC. Their 2025 pay totaled $220.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Geselle Ramirez works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Geselle earned $212 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Nina Ponce serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $201.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Luz Patino Caballero serves as a Park Aide, NC. Their 2025 pay totaled $199.
General Maintenance Worker/Parks & Recreation Department
Eli Ramos works as a General Maintenance Worker for Parks & Recreation Department. Eli earned $198 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Camryn Ward holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $197.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Cristina Murillo-De Latorre serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $195.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Jonathan Ramirez holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $193.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Vincent Flores holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $188.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Angelina Tang works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Angelina earned $186 in 2025.
Locker Room Attendant/Parks & Recreation Department
Rita Teems works as a Locker Room Attendant for Parks & Recreation Department. Rita earned $186 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Ailyn Castrejon serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $184.
Locker Room Attendant/Parks & Recreation Department
Clarissa Flores holds the role of Locker Room Attendant at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $182.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
Corderro Scott works as a Park Aide, NC for Parks & Recreation Department. Corderro earned $182 in 2025.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Maria Flores serves as a Park Aide, NC. Their 2025 pay totaled $179.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Samir Mendoza is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $176.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Zachary Caro serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $166.
Locker Room Attendant/Parks & Recreation Department
Rayshon Williams is a Locker Room Attendant at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $163.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Sydney Leonard holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $160.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Amelia Sanchez works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Amelia earned $157 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Isaac Abarca holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $155.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Tiffany Armstead serves as a Park Aide, NC. Their 2025 pay totaled $153.
Pool Lifeguard Candidate/Parks & Recreation Department
Matthew Tam works as a Pool Lifeguard Candidate for Parks & Recreation Department. Matthew earned $153 in 2025.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Christopher Hamilton serves as a Park Aide, NC. Their 2025 pay totaled $150.
Pool Lifeguard Candidate/Parks & Recreation Department
Edgar Beltran holds the role of Pool Lifeguard Candidate at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $149.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Mani Kelso serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $149.
Pool Lifeguard Candidate/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Estefani Macias serves as a Pool Lifeguard Candidate. Their 2025 pay totaled $149.
Pool Lifeguard Candidate/Parks & Recreation Department
Michael Stuart holds the role of Pool Lifeguard Candidate at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $149.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Valeria Pacheco works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Valeria earned $147 in 2025.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
Nikesha Williams works as a Park Aide, NC for Parks & Recreation Department. Nikesha earned $147 in 2025.