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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Park Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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Jeron Brown is a Park Worker II at Parks & Recreation. 2021 total compensation came to $17,252.
Park Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Toree Sims serves as a Park Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $17,214.
Parks & Recreation Aide/Parks & Recreation
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Brandon Garth holds the role of Parks & Recreation Aide at Parks & Recreation. In 2024, their total compensation was $17,126.
Parks & Recreation Ambassador/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Kyle Riley serves as a Parks & Recreation Ambassador. Their 2026 pay totaled $17,077.
Staff Assistant/Parks & Recreation
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Damon Smith works as a Staff Assistant for Parks & Recreation. Damon earned $17,047 in 2023.
Staff Helper/External/Parks & Recreation
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Janice Shelton is a Staff Helper/External at Parks & Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $16,977.
Park Worker I/Parks & Recreation
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Justin Rushin holds the role of Park Worker I at Parks & Recreation. In 2026, their total compensation was $16,948.
Staff Assistant/Parks & Recreation
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Wade Drane is a Staff Assistant at Parks & Recreation. 2021 total compensation came to $16,925.
Staff Assistant/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Wanda Bender serves as a Staff Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $16,919.
Parks & Recreation Aide/Parks & Recreation
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Justin Rushin holds the role of Parks & Recreation Aide at Parks & Recreation. In 2025, their total compensation was $16,862.
Staff Assistant/Parks & Recreation
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Tamekah Harwell works as a Staff Assistant for Parks & Recreation. Tamekah earned $16,814 in 2024.
Staff Helper External/Parks & Recreation
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Carter Devore works as a Staff Helper External for Parks & Recreation. Carter earned $16,809 in 2026.
Staff Assistant/Parks & Recreation
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Autumn Hockenbury works as a Staff Assistant for Parks & Recreation. Autumn earned $16,759 in 2026.
Park Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Timothy Graham serves as a Park Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,705.
Lifeguard/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Ciara Hardesty serves as a Lifeguard. Their 2022 pay totaled $16,584.
Park Worker I/Parks & Recreation
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Chiris Greene holds the role of Park Worker I at Parks & Recreation. In 2024, their total compensation was $16,553.
Personnel Supervisor/Parks & Recreation
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Ruben Pulliam is a Personnel Supervisor at Parks & Recreation. 2024 total compensation came to $16,532.
Park Ranger/Parks & Recreation
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Ronald Charles works as a Park Ranger for Parks & Recreation. Ronald earned $16,517 in 2026.
Horticultural Park Worker I/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Charles Robb serves as a Horticultural Park Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $16,452.
Recreation Supervisor/Parks & Recreation
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Ronnie Johnson is a Recreation Supervisor at Parks & Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $16,405.
Park Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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Spencer Hawkins is a Park Worker II at Parks & Recreation. 2021 total compensation came to $16,382.
Senior Golf Operations Supervisor/Parks & Recreation
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Nicholas Oyler works as a Senior Golf Operations Supervisor for Parks & Recreation. Nicholas earned $16,351 in 2025.
Security Supervisor/Parks & Recreation
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Michael Veto holds the role of Security Supervisor at Parks & Recreation. In 2026, their total compensation was $16,279.
Recreation Leader P/U/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Richard Jude serves as a Recreation Leader P/U. Their 2021 pay totaled $16,274.
Park Worker Ii-Cdl/Parks & Recreation
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James Smith works as a Park Worker Ii-Cdl for Parks & Recreation. James earned $16,194 in 2025.
Personnel Specialist/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, John Shields serves as a Personnel Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $16,165.
Recreation Assistant Pu/Parks & Recreation
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Bryson Ponder-Oliver holds the role of Recreation Assistant Pu at Parks & Recreation. In 2024, their total compensation was $16,092.
Recreation Assistant P/U/Parks & Recreation
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Diane Wasnak works as a Recreation Assistant P/U for Parks & Recreation. Diane earned $16,076 in 2021.
Staff Assistant/Parks & Recreation
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Michael Johns Jr works as a Staff Assistant for Parks & Recreation. Michael earned $15,972 in 2026.
Parks & Recreation Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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Gary Burse works as a Parks & Recreation Worker II for Parks & Recreation. Gary earned $15,780 in 2022.
Parks & Recreation Aide/Parks & Recreation
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Sergio Tejas Rodriguez holds the role of Parks & Recreation Aide at Parks & Recreation. In 2024, their total compensation was $15,772.
Parks & Recreation Aide/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Carlos Acuna Hernandez serves as a Parks & Recreation Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $15,745.
Park Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, John Lemaster serves as a Park Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $15,680.
Recreation Assistant P/U/Parks & Recreation
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Jalana Scruggs works as a Recreation Assistant P/U for Parks & Recreation. Jalana earned $15,646 in 2021.
Development Coordinator/Parks & Recreation
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Portia Watson is a Development Coordinator at Parks & Recreation. 2021 total compensation came to $15,633.
Parks & Recreation Aide/Parks & Recreation
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Brian Miller Jr. holds the role of Parks & Recreation Aide at Parks & Recreation. In 2025, their total compensation was $15,554.
Park & Recreation Aide/Parks & Recreation
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Steven Thomas holds the role of Park & Recreation Aide at Parks & Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $15,455.
Parks & Recreation Aide/Parks & Recreation
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Trevor Bright is a Parks & Recreation Aide at Parks & Recreation. 2025 total compensation came to $15,333.
Recreation Leader Pu/Parks & Recreation
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Pamela Oller holds the role of Recreation Leader Pu at Parks & Recreation. In 2026, their total compensation was $15,231.
Recreation Leader Pu/Parks & Recreation
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Bryce Jones is a Recreation Leader Pu at Parks & Recreation. 2026 total compensation came to $15,222.