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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Demetres Mason works as a Recreation Assistant Pu for Parks & Recreation. Demetres earned $18,854 in 2026.
Recreation Supervisor/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Byron Shouse serves as a Recreation Supervisor. Their 2021 pay totaled $18,797.
Park Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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Luis Lopez Sanchez is a Park Worker II at Parks & Recreation. 2026 total compensation came to $18,792.
Naturalist/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, James Douthitt serves as a Naturalist. Their 2021 pay totaled $18,736.
Golf Maintenance Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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Michael Herberg holds the role of Golf Maintenance Worker II at Parks & Recreation. In 2024, their total compensation was $18,725.
Park Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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Bryson O'Neal is a Park Worker II at Parks & Recreation. 2026 total compensation came to $18,640.
Park Worker I/Parks & Recreation
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Romele Baughman holds the role of Park Worker I at Parks & Recreation. In 2026, their total compensation was $18,626.
Staff Assistant/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Kate Johnson serves as a Staff Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $18,599.
Park Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Yunior Sanchez Leyva serves as a Park Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $18,598.
Maintenance Trades Assistant/Parks & Recreation
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Lewain Gray works as a Maintenance Trades Assistant for Parks & Recreation. Lewain earned $18,578 in 2024.
Forester I/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, James Swift serves as a Forester I. Their 2026 pay totaled $18,560.
Recreation Assistant Pu/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Rowan Chandler serves as a Recreation Assistant Pu. Their 2026 pay totaled $18,502.
Horticultural Park Worker I/Parks & Recreation
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Savannah Gosney works as a Horticultural Park Worker I for Parks & Recreation. Savannah earned $18,468 in 2026.
Park Worker I/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Larry Taylor serves as a Park Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $18,442.
Park Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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Kevin Latham is a Park Worker II at Parks & Recreation. 2026 total compensation came to $18,374.
Park Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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Jamie Stinson is a Park Worker II at Parks & Recreation. 2026 total compensation came to $18,350.
Recreation Supervisor/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Rebekah Kammeyer serves as a Recreation Supervisor. Their 2024 pay totaled $18,319.
Parks & Recreation Worker I/Parks & Recreation
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Clydell Burks holds the role of Parks & Recreation Worker I at Parks & Recreation. In 2022, their total compensation was $18,307.
Park & Recreation Aide/Parks & Recreation
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James Waters is a Park & Recreation Aide at Parks & Recreation. 2022 total compensation came to $18,266.
Recreation Assistant Pu/Parks & Recreation
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Hendreca Jones works as a Recreation Assistant Pu for Parks & Recreation. Hendreca earned $18,198 in 2023.