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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Parks & Recreation Aide/Parks & Recreation
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Merle Ipson Smith is a Parks & Recreation Aide at Parks & Recreation. 2025 total compensation came to $5,833.
Staff Assistant/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Lincoln May serves as a Staff Assistant. Their 2021 pay totaled $5,832.
Maintenance Trades Assistant/Parks & Recreation
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Jacob Sinkler is a Maintenance Trades Assistant at Parks & Recreation. 2026 total compensation came to $5,740.
Recreation Aide/Parks & Recreation
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Jamie Hollins is a Recreation Aide at Parks & Recreation. 2022 total compensation came to $5,734.
Parks & Recreation Aide/Parks & Recreation
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Patience Ramirez is a Parks & Recreation Aide at Parks & Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $5,695.
Parks & Recreation Aide/Parks & Recreation
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Dorothy Gorman holds the role of Parks & Recreation Aide at Parks & Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $5,694.
Parks & Recreation Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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Bryan Franklin works as a Parks & Recreation Worker II for Parks & Recreation. Bryan earned $5,688 in 2022.
Parks & Recreation Aide/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Katie Kaufman serves as a Parks & Recreation Aide. Their 2024 pay totaled $5,675.
Parks & Recreation Aide/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Ella Swigler serves as a Parks & Recreation Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $5,664.
Park Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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Tyrone Hurt holds the role of Park Worker II at Parks & Recreation. In 2026, their total compensation was $5,637.
Parks & Recreation Aide/Parks & Recreation
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Joy Thome works as a Parks & Recreation Aide for Parks & Recreation. Joy earned $5,614 in 2026.
Park Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Salvador Lopez Velazquez serves as a Park Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $5,597.
Staff Helper External/Parks & Recreation
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Chloe Webb is a Staff Helper External at Parks & Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $5,550.
Staff Assistant/Parks & Recreation
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Garry Scott works as a Staff Assistant for Parks & Recreation. Garry earned $5,547 in 2023.
Parks & Recreation Aide/Parks & Recreation
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Tyronn Gibbs holds the role of Parks & Recreation Aide at Parks & Recreation. In 2025, their total compensation was $5,540.
Park & Recreation Aide/Parks & Recreation
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Sara Bruce works as a Park & Recreation Aide for Parks & Recreation. Sara earned $5,526 in 2023.
Parks & Recreation Aide/Parks & Recreation
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Jesse Yates holds the role of Parks & Recreation Aide at Parks & Recreation. In 2024, their total compensation was $5,518.
Parks & Recreation Aide/Parks & Recreation
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Devin Rowan works as a Parks & Recreation Aide for Parks & Recreation. Devin earned $5,499 in 2023.
Parks & Recreation Aide/Parks & Recreation
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Devin Clements is a Parks & Recreation Aide at Parks & Recreation. 2025 total compensation came to $5,499.
Parks & Recreation Aide/Parks & Recreation
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Kaylin Young works as a Parks & Recreation Aide for Parks & Recreation. Kaylin earned $5,480 in 2026.
Recreation Aide/Parks & Recreation
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Chloe Weisensel works as a Recreation Aide for Parks & Recreation. Chloe earned $5,471 in 2021.
Park Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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Vance Woods holds the role of Park Worker II at Parks & Recreation. In 2025, their total compensation was $5,470.
Recreation Aide/Parks & Recreation
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Tiffany Luckett holds the role of Recreation Aide at Parks & Recreation. In 2022, their total compensation was $5,453.
Staff Assistant/Parks & Recreation
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Devin Tyree is a Staff Assistant at Parks & Recreation. 2024 total compensation came to $5,420.
Golf Operations Supervisor I/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Brandon Riebel serves as a Golf Operations Supervisor I. Their 2021 pay totaled $5,413.
Staff Assistant/Parks & Recreation
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Janice Shelton works as a Staff Assistant for Parks & Recreation. Janice earned $5,386 in 2024.
Park Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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Harold Jacko works as a Park Worker II for Parks & Recreation. Harold earned $5,384 in 2026.
Recreation Leader Pu/Parks & Recreation
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Deanna Russell holds the role of Recreation Leader Pu at Parks & Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $5,352.
Parks & Recreation Aide/Parks & Recreation
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Jaereece Johnson holds the role of Parks & Recreation Aide at Parks & Recreation. In 2025, their total compensation was $5,324.
Parks & Recreation Aide/Parks & Recreation
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Ivan Prudencio works as a Parks & Recreation Aide for Parks & Recreation. Ivan earned $5,323 in 2026.
Parks & Recreation Aide/Parks & Recreation
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Brady Alexander is a Parks & Recreation Aide at Parks & Recreation. 2024 total compensation came to $5,321.
Parks & Recreation Aide/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Muhaimen Al Shuweily serves as a Parks & Recreation Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $5,293.
Parks & Recreation Aide/Parks & Recreation
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Jayden Parks works as a Parks & Recreation Aide for Parks & Recreation. Jayden earned $5,283 in 2026.
Park Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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Anthony Alston is a Park Worker II at Parks & Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $5,277.
Parks & Recreation Aide/Parks & Recreation
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Keath Tyson holds the role of Parks & Recreation Aide at Parks & Recreation. In 2026, their total compensation was $5,260.
Staff Assistant/Parks & Recreation
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Kyung Lee works as a Staff Assistant for Parks & Recreation. Kyung earned $5,252 in 2021.
Parks & Recreation Aide/Parks & Recreation
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Joseph Kos holds the role of Parks & Recreation Aide at Parks & Recreation. In 2026, their total compensation was $5,246.
Parks & Recreation Aide/Parks & Recreation
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Shane Crowe holds the role of Parks & Recreation Aide at Parks & Recreation. In 2025, their total compensation was $5,244.
Recreation Aide/Parks & Recreation
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Jacquelyn Leslie is a Recreation Aide at Parks & Recreation. 2022 total compensation came to $5,242.
Parks & Recreation Aide/Parks & Recreation
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Michael Coan works as a Parks & Recreation Aide for Parks & Recreation. Michael earned $5,195 in 2026.