Louisville Metro, Kentucky / Parks & Recreation
Agency file
The Parks & Recreation protects natural resources and the environment — conservation, parks and wildlife, and environmental regulation.
In 2026, this agency had 546 employees with median total compensation of $17,145; the highest distinct record was $74,703.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 546 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($17,145) — 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 $31,965 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $1,072. 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.
Trend
How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 6 published years.
| Year | Total payroll | Employees | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $10.7M — | 408 — | $26,913 — |
| 2022 | $12.1M ▲ 12.9% | 456 ▲ 11.8% | $22,008 ▼ 18.2% |
| 2023 | $13.4M ▲ 11.0% | 533 ▲ 16.9% | $17,106 ▼ 22.3% |
| 2024 | $15.9M ▲ 18.2% | 596 ▲ 11.8% | $18,741 ▲ 9.6% |
| 2025 | $17.8M ▲ 12.5% | 607 ▲ 1.8% | $18,142 ▼ 3.2% |
| 2026 | $8.6M ▼ 51.8% | 546 ▼ 10.0% | $17,145 ▼ 5.5% |
Record list
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Recreation Assistant Pu/Parks & Recreation
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Tanner Hickman holds the role of Recreation Assistant Pu at Parks & Recreation. In 2026, their total compensation was $19,823.
Horticultural Park Worker I/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Allison Manley serves as a Horticultural Park Worker I. Their 2022 pay totaled $19,819.
Park Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, William Hawkins serves as a Park Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $19,810.
Park Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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Deisch Rankins Smith holds the role of Park Worker II at Parks & Recreation. In 2026, their total compensation was $19,807.
Park Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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Brandon Garth is a Park Worker II at Parks & Recreation. 2026 total compensation came to $19,790.
Park Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Steven Croutcher serves as a Park Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $19,786.
Park Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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Gregory Barnett holds the role of Park Worker II at Parks & Recreation. In 2026, their total compensation was $19,776.
Golf Maintenance Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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Corey Luckett holds the role of Golf Maintenance Worker II at Parks & Recreation. In 2026, their total compensation was $19,770.
Park Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Larry Burns serves as a Park Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $19,758.
Park Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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Gregory Hector holds the role of Park Worker II at Parks & Recreation. In 2026, their total compensation was $19,749.
Park Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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Lance Urton works as a Park Worker II for Parks & Recreation. Lance earned $19,723 in 2026.
Park Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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Daryl Teague holds the role of Park Worker II at Parks & Recreation. In 2024, their total compensation was $19,692.
Recreation Leader Pu/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Aye Sankofa serves as a Recreation Leader Pu. Their 2024 pay totaled $19,607.
Recreation Assistant Pu/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Antelia Parrish serves as a Recreation Assistant Pu. Their 2026 pay totaled $19,535.
Horticultural Park Worker I/Parks & Recreation
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Stephanie Parker works as a Horticultural Park Worker I for Parks & Recreation. Stephanie earned $19,528 in 2026.
Recreation Assistant Pu/Parks & Recreation
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Derrick Mason works as a Recreation Assistant Pu for Parks & Recreation. Derrick earned $19,510 in 2026.
Health and Safety Coordinator/Parks & Recreation
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James Dollar works as a Health and Safety Coordinator for Parks & Recreation. James earned $19,494 in 2021.
Recreation Assistant Pu/Parks & Recreation
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Christopher Forehand Jr holds the role of Recreation Assistant Pu at Parks & Recreation. In 2026, their total compensation was $19,491.
Horticultural Park Worker I/Parks & Recreation
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Kristen Foreman works as a Horticultural Park Worker I for Parks & Recreation. Kristen earned $19,480 in 2024.
Recreation Assistant Pu/Parks & Recreation
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Gannon Clark holds the role of Recreation Assistant Pu at Parks & Recreation. In 2026, their total compensation was $19,471.
Park Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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Nathan Wilcher works as a Park Worker II for Parks & Recreation. Nathan earned $19,453 in 2026.
Park Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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Ali Tillman is a Park Worker II at Parks & Recreation. 2025 total compensation came to $19,436.
Recreation Leader Pu/Parks & Recreation
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Robin Johnson works as a Recreation Leader Pu for Parks & Recreation. Robin earned $19,419 in 2026.
Recreation Leader Pu/Parks & Recreation
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Benjamin Higdon is a Recreation Leader Pu at Parks & Recreation. 2024 total compensation came to $19,404.
Recreation Assistant Pu/Parks & Recreation
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Margaret Muller is a Recreation Assistant Pu at Parks & Recreation. 2026 total compensation came to $19,394.
Park Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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Gregory Bedford is a Park Worker II at Parks & Recreation. 2026 total compensation came to $19,390.
Park Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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Cody Foard works as a Park Worker II for Parks & Recreation. Cody earned $19,379 in 2026.
Park Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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Michael Wade is a Park Worker II at Parks & Recreation. 2026 total compensation came to $19,353.
Park Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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Edmetrius Hunt holds the role of Park Worker II at Parks & Recreation. In 2026, their total compensation was $19,348.
Forester I/Parks & Recreation
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James Linker is a Forester I at Parks & Recreation. 2021 total compensation came to $19,314.
Recreation Leader Pu/Parks & Recreation
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Amy Berry works as a Recreation Leader Pu for Parks & Recreation. Amy earned $19,292 in 2026.
Lifeguard II/Parks & Recreation
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Bertin Ndizihiwe works as a Lifeguard II for Parks & Recreation. Bertin earned $19,202 in 2026.
Horticultural Park Worker I/Parks & Recreation
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Stephen Cowart holds the role of Horticultural Park Worker I at Parks & Recreation. In 2021, their total compensation was $19,185.
Administrative Assistant/Parks & Recreation
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Charles Smith works as a Administrative Assistant for Parks & Recreation. Charles earned $19,177 in 2026.
Recreation Assistant Pu/Parks & Recreation
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Noah Lee-Taylor works as a Recreation Assistant Pu for Parks & Recreation. Noah earned $19,133 in 2026.
Naturalist/Parks & Recreation
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Rachel Young works as a Naturalist for Parks & Recreation. Rachel earned $19,110 in 2023.
Park Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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Nicholas Hall is a Park Worker II at Parks & Recreation. 2021 total compensation came to $19,103.
Electrician II Pu/Parks & Recreation
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Jay Frames holds the role of Electrician II Pu at Parks & Recreation. In 2026, their total compensation was $18,972.
Electrician II Pu/Parks & Recreation
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John Royal works as a Electrician II Pu for Parks & Recreation. John earned $18,939 in 2025.
Park Worker Ii-Cdl/Parks & Recreation
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Marcus Woodford works as a Park Worker Ii-Cdl for Parks & Recreation. Marcus earned $18,905 in 2026.