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 79
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Audrey Koch holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $83.
Locker Room Attendant/Parks & Recreation Department
Denyse Shannon works as a Locker Room Attendant for Parks & Recreation Department. Denyse earned $82 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Erik Ruiz Velasco is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $81.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Michael Valentine serves as a Park Aide, NC. Their 2025 pay totaled $81.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Dominic Vargas is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $81.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Sheila Varnado serves as a Park Aide, NC. Their 2025 pay totaled $80.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Robert Glassett serves as a Park Aide, NC. Their 2025 pay totaled $79.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
Luis Ramirez Hernandez holds the role of Park Aide, NC at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $77.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Alejandra Robles holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $77.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Amiya Torres holds the role of Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $77.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Keith Davis serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $75.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Ashley Johnson serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $72.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Roderick Mack works as a Cashier-Clerk for Parks & Recreation Department. Roderick earned $70 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Ruben Montoya holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $69.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Jasmine Romero works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Jasmine earned $69 in 2025.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Jesse Gaona serves as a Park Aide, NC. Their 2025 pay totaled $67.
Pool Lifeguard Candidate/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Jingxuan Chen serves as a Pool Lifeguard Candidate. Their 2025 pay totaled $65.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Felicity Matthews is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $65.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
Grigor Abadzhyan works as a Park Aide, NC for Parks & Recreation Department. Grigor earned $60 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Velia Cossio works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Velia earned $60 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Alejandro Minchaca works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Alejandro earned $60 in 2025.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Angel Marin serves as a Park Aide, NC. Their 2025 pay totaled $59.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
Estrellita Rodriguez holds the role of Park Aide, NC at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $59.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Jose Bravo Contreras is a Cashier-Clerk at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $58.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Mario Mayorga serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $58.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Avery White serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $57.
Locker Room Attendant/Parks & Recreation Department
Davionna Floyd holds the role of Locker Room Attendant at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $56.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Brandon Sims is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $56.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
Isabel Arana holds the role of Park Aide, NC at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $53.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
Celina Hughes works as a Park Aide, NC for Parks & Recreation Department. Celina earned $52 in 2025.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Lissandra Velazquez Sanchez serves as a Park Aide, NC. Their 2025 pay totaled $52.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Michael Matchan is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $48.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Matthew Ho works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Matthew earned $47 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Morgan Law works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Morgan earned $47 in 2025.
Locker Room Attendant/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, De'Ja Gordon serves as a Locker Room Attendant. Their 2025 pay totaled $45.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Hana Francis serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $44.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Allison Hernandez is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $44.
Cashier-Clerk/Parks & Recreation Department
Lex Buckner is a Cashier-Clerk at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $42.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Bianca Magee works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Bianca earned $41 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Nathan Valadez holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $40.