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 15
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.
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.
Health and Safety Coordinator/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Kenneth Washington serves as a Health and Safety Coordinator. Their 2024 pay totaled $18,065.
Recreation Assistant Pu/Parks & Recreation
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Rodney Perry works as a Recreation Assistant Pu for Parks & Recreation. Rodney earned $18,052 in 2026.
Park Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Kenyeh Johnson serves as a Park Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $17,942.
Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Sonya Brown serves as a Lifeguard. Their 2021 pay totaled $17,831.
Recreation Leader Pu/Parks & Recreation
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Mason Dornburg is a Recreation Leader Pu at Parks & Recreation. 2024 total compensation came to $17,828.
Guest Services Supervisor II/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Erin James serves as a Guest Services Supervisor II. Their 2022 pay totaled $17,796.
Recreation Assistant Pu/Parks & Recreation
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Tiffany Murrell is a Recreation Assistant Pu at Parks & Recreation. 2026 total compensation came to $17,670.
Recreation Supervisor/Parks & Recreation
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Christopher Mattingly holds the role of Recreation Supervisor at Parks & Recreation. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,599.
Park Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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Bradley Christopher holds the role of Park Worker II at Parks & Recreation. In 2026, their total compensation was $17,545.
Park Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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Edward Johnson is a Park Worker II at Parks & Recreation. 2026 total compensation came to $17,459.
Park Worker Ii-Cdl/Parks & Recreation
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Demetres Mason works as a Park Worker Ii-Cdl for Parks & Recreation. Demetres earned $17,433 in 2021.
Golf Maintenance Worker III/Parks & Recreation
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David Spickard is a Golf Maintenance Worker III at Parks & Recreation. 2025 total compensation came to $17,387.
Staff Assistant/Parks & Recreation
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Taylor Humphreys holds the role of Staff Assistant at Parks & Recreation. In 2021, their total compensation was $17,291.