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.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 12
Park Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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Christopher Rapp holds the role of Park Worker II at Parks & Recreation. In 2026, their total compensation was $22,407.
Park Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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Travis Hardin is a Park Worker II at Parks & Recreation. 2026 total compensation came to $22,390.
Golf Maintenance Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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Michael Hays is a Golf Maintenance Worker II at Parks & Recreation. 2026 total compensation came to $22,387.
Recreation Assistant P/U/Parks & Recreation
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Keron Wakefield holds the role of Recreation Assistant P/U at Parks & Recreation. In 2021, their total compensation was $22,363.
Park Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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Bryson Elliott works as a Park Worker II for Parks & Recreation. Bryson earned $22,245 in 2022.
Arborist/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Roy Davis serves as a Arborist. Their 2021 pay totaled $22,230.
Horticultural Park Worker I/Parks & Recreation
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Michael Palmer works as a Horticultural Park Worker I for Parks & Recreation. Michael earned $22,222 in 2022.
Historic Riverside Site Supervisor/Parks & Recreation
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Teresa Lee is a Historic Riverside Site Supervisor at Parks & Recreation. 2026 total compensation came to $22,186.
Naturalist/Parks & Recreation
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Autumn Costelle works as a Naturalist for Parks & Recreation. Autumn earned $22,168 in 2026.
Administrative Assistant/Parks & Recreation
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Melissa Ward works as a Administrative Assistant for Parks & Recreation. Melissa earned $22,080 in 2026.
Park Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Christopher Keener serves as a Park Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $21,984.
Park Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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Emilio Velazquez Vega holds the role of Park Worker II at Parks & Recreation. In 2026, their total compensation was $21,954.
Park Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Bruce Dulin serves as a Park Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $21,912.
Parks & Recreation Aide/Parks & Recreation
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Luis Lopez Sanchez holds the role of Parks & Recreation Aide at Parks & Recreation. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,857.
Park Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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Byron Dix holds the role of Park Worker II at Parks & Recreation. In 2026, their total compensation was $21,829.
Park Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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Terry Collett holds the role of Park Worker II at Parks & Recreation. In 2026, their total compensation was $21,803.
Forestry Supvsr I/Parks & Recreation
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Steven Wicker works as a Forestry Supvsr I for Parks & Recreation. Steven earned $21,726 in 2022.
Park Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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James Waters holds the role of Park Worker II at Parks & Recreation. In 2026, their total compensation was $21,564.
Park Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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Richard Dumont is a Park Worker II at Parks & Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $21,497.
Forester I/Parks & Recreation
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Nicholas Connell works as a Forester I for Parks & Recreation. Nicholas earned $21,490 in 2025.
Park Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, David Gootee serves as a Park Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $21,352.
Park Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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Norbert Gagel holds the role of Park Worker II at Parks & Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $21,273.
Park Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Terry Vaughn serves as a Park Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $21,191.
Park Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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Jason Veto holds the role of Park Worker II at Parks & Recreation. In 2026, their total compensation was $21,171.
Park Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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Tammy Trump works as a Park Worker II for Parks & Recreation. Tammy earned $21,159 in 2026.
Park Worker Ii-Cdl/Parks & Recreation
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Rondel Vincent holds the role of Park Worker Ii-Cdl at Parks & Recreation. In 2026, their total compensation was $21,126.
Park Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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John Stott works as a Park Worker II for Parks & Recreation. John earned $21,118 in 2026.
Naturalist/Parks & Recreation
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Logan Mattingly is a Naturalist at Parks & Recreation. 2026 total compensation came to $21,012.
Park Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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Jeffery Summers is a Park Worker II at Parks & Recreation. 2026 total compensation came to $20,993.
Parks Ambassador/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Jacob Claxton serves as a Parks Ambassador. Their 2021 pay totaled $20,961.
Park Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Bennie Clark serves as a Park Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $20,956.
Park Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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Bryan Mudd works as a Park Worker II for Parks & Recreation. Bryan earned $20,936 in 2026.
Park Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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Rolando Hernandez Dieguez holds the role of Park Worker II at Parks & Recreation. In 2026, their total compensation was $20,895.
Staff Helper External/Parks & Recreation
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Andrea Madden is a Staff Helper External at Parks & Recreation. 2024 total compensation came to $20,856.
Park Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Kristopher Davenport serves as a Park Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $20,854.
Lifeguard Senior/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Julia Jackson serves as a Lifeguard Senior. Their 2026 pay totaled $20,836.
Horticultural Park Worker I/Parks & Recreation
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Joshua Horton is a Horticultural Park Worker I at Parks & Recreation. 2022 total compensation came to $20,788.
Park Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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Jonathan Callis holds the role of Park Worker II at Parks & Recreation. In 2026, their total compensation was $20,769.
Recreation Supervisor/Parks & Recreation
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Michael Jotautas is a Recreation Supervisor at Parks & Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $20,759.
Park Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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Orlando Smith works as a Park Worker II for Parks & Recreation. Orlando earned $20,757 in 2026.