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 80
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Perla Jauregui is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $39.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Christina Perez is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $39.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Jacob Mendoza holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $38.
Pool Lifeguard Candidate/Parks & Recreation Department
William Orozco holds the role of Pool Lifeguard Candidate at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $37.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Nicholai Gonzalez holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $36.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Nathan Martinez serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $35.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Preston Dillingham is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $34.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Cheri Mckenzie works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Cheri earned $34 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Erin Tidwell-Carter holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $34.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Julian Batarse serves as a Park Aide, NC. Their 2025 pay totaled $33.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
Dan Morales Jr is a Park Aide, NC at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $33.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Juan Alcala holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $32.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Victoria Ortegon holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $31.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Jacob Alcaraz works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Jacob earned $30 in 2025.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Regina Lopez serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $29.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Marissa Perez is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $29.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Hector Villanueva serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $29.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Joel Ramirez serves as a Recreation Services Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $28.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Allen Tarin serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $27.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Monica Ebanks serves as a Park Aide, NC. Their 2025 pay totaled $26.
Pool Lifeguard Candidate/Parks & Recreation Department
Gianna Solorzano is a Pool Lifeguard Candidate at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $26.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Sara Aina works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Sara earned $25 in 2025.
Locker Room Attendant/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Dajon Johnson serves as a Locker Room Attendant. Their 2025 pay totaled $25.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Dylan San Jose serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $25.
Pool Lifeguard Candidate/Parks & Recreation Department
Eleni Barzu works as a Pool Lifeguard Candidate for Parks & Recreation Department. Eleni earned $24 in 2025.
Locker Room Attendant/Parks & Recreation Department
Inez Huerta holds the role of Locker Room Attendant at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $24.
Pool Lifeguard Candidate/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Ibrahim Yaaseen serves as a Pool Lifeguard Candidate. Their 2025 pay totaled $24.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Samantha Avila works as a Recreation Services Leader for Parks & Recreation Department. Samantha earned $23 in 2025.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Melanie Estrada is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $23.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Santiago Ortega is a Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $22.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
Nathan Santos works as a Park Aide, NC for Parks & Recreation Department. Nathan earned $22 in 2025.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
Benjamin Guido holds the role of Park Aide, NC at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $21.
Pool Lifeguard Candidate/Parks & Recreation Department
Gabriela Rocha is a Pool Lifeguard Candidate at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $20.
Recreation Services Leader/Parks & Recreation Department
Alaysia West is a Recreation Services Leader at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $20.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Roger Rivera serves as a Pool Lifeguard. Their 2025 pay totaled $19.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
Karissa Rodriguez works as a Park Aide, NC for Parks & Recreation Department. Karissa earned $19 in 2025.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
Janet Vasquez is a Park Aide, NC at Parks & Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $19.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Marina Costan works as a Pool Lifeguard for Parks & Recreation Department. Marina earned $18 in 2025.
Park Aide, NC/Parks & Recreation Department
At Parks & Recreation Department, Jesse Coria serves as a Park Aide, NC. Their 2025 pay totaled $16.
Pool Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation Department
Aly Mohamed holds the role of Pool Lifeguard at Parks & Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $16.