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 78
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Oliver Schulz holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $143.
Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation/Parks & Recreation Department
Matthew Nalangan holds the role of Lake Lifeguard, Parks & Recreation at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $142.
Lake Lifeguard Candidate/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Anthony Duenes serves as a Lake Lifeguard Candidate. Their 2025 pay totaled $139.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Rodney Minor works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Rodney earned $135 in 2025.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
Antwan Stamps works as a Park Aide, NC for Parks & Recreation Department. Antwan earned $135 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Krystal Ung serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $135.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
Moises Castillo is a Park Aide, NC at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $133.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
Christopher Adeniji works as a Park Aide, NC for Parks & Recreation Department. Christopher earned $131 in 2025.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
Jorge Horta holds the role of Park Aide, NC at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $131.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
Evelyn Ramirez is a Park Aide, NC at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $128.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Lisa Ely is a Cashier-Clerk at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $127.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Angel Carrillo serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $125.
Locker Room Attendant/Parks & Recreation Department
Michael Cruz is a Locker Room Attendant at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $124.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Evangelina Huerta holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $124.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Hope Isavi is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $122.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Isabella Santana works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Isabella earned $119 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Carissa Alcaraz serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $116.
Locker Room Attendant/Parks & Recreation Department
Jennifer Lopez works as a Locker Room Attendant for Parks & Recreation Department. Jennifer earned $116 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Isaiah Wright serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $116.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Alexander Barraza serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $115.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
Damonique Hendrix works as a Park Aide, NC for Parks & Recreation Department. Damonique earned $112 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Ariana Maldonado is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $112.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
Gysselle Soto holds the role of Park Aide, NC at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $112.
Lake Lifeguard Candidate/Parks & Recreation Department
Elia Sosa De Brer holds the role of Lake Lifeguard Candidate at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $111.
Senior Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Werner Hernandez De Leon is a Senior Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $109.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
Diontray Laws works as a Park Aide, NC for Parks & Recreation Department. Diontray earned $108 in 2025.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
Anais Sandoval holds the role of Park Aide, NC at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $106.
Locker Room Attendant/Parks & Recreation Department
Felix Hernandez holds the role of Locker Room Attendant at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $104.
Locker Room Attendant/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Ullises Davila serves as a Locker Room Attendant. Their 2025 pay totaled $102.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
Noah Lawton holds the role of Park Aide, NC at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $102.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Camila Castaneda is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $101.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Beatriz Gutierrez holds the role of Cashier-Clerk at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $101.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
Oscar Cabrera is a Park Aide, NC at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $98.
Pool Lifeguard Candidate/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Abraham Preciado serves as a Pool Lifeguard Candidate. Their 2025 pay totaled $98.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Valeria Mora holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $97.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Andrea Mora holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $94.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
Stephanie Goulsby Almond is a Park Aide, NC at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $89.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Emily Axelrod holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $87.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Edie Markovich works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Edie earned $87 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Brianna Franco is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $85.