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 17
Park Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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Dusk Selter works as a Park Worker II for Parks & Recreation. Dusk earned $15,215 in 2026.
Parks & Recreation Aide/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Bradley Davidson serves as a Parks & Recreation Aide. Their 2024 pay totaled $15,172.
Carpenter P/U/Parks & Recreation
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Thomas Shober works as a Carpenter P/U for Parks & Recreation. Thomas earned $15,099 in 2021.
Staff Assistant/Parks & Recreation
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Caden Dunbar holds the role of Staff Assistant at Parks & Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $15,016.
Recreation Leader Pu/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Jordan Alston serves as a Recreation Leader Pu. Their 2024 pay totaled $15,003.
Golf Operations Supervisor I/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Kevin Persun serves as a Golf Operations Supervisor I. Their 2023 pay totaled $14,988.
Park Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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Lawrence Thompson works as a Park Worker II for Parks & Recreation. Lawrence earned $14,980 in 2026.
Golf Maintenance Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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Matthew Mattingly is a Golf Maintenance Worker II at Parks & Recreation. 2026 total compensation came to $14,912.
Personnel Specialist/Parks & Recreation
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Sara Hardin holds the role of Personnel Specialist at Parks & Recreation. In 2026, their total compensation was $14,903.
Lifeguard II/Parks & Recreation
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Damon Smith works as a Lifeguard II for Parks & Recreation. Damon earned $14,862 in 2026.
Recreation Assistant Pu/Parks & Recreation
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Erin Lang holds the role of Recreation Assistant Pu at Parks & Recreation. In 2025, their total compensation was $14,847.
Park Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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Matthew Mckeehan is a Park Worker II at Parks & Recreation. 2025 total compensation came to $14,838.
Staff Assistant/Parks & Recreation
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Joey Porter is a Staff Assistant at Parks & Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $14,705.
Recreation Aide/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Quillan Baines serves as a Recreation Aide. Their 2022 pay totaled $14,648.
Recreation Assistant Pu/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Devin Mitchell serves as a Recreation Assistant Pu. Their 2026 pay totaled $14,614.
Park Worker Ii-Cdl/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Steven Spivey serves as a Park Worker Ii-Cdl. Their 2022 pay totaled $14,540.
Recreation Leader Pu/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Aubrey Newland serves as a Recreation Leader Pu. Their 2026 pay totaled $14,501.
Recreation Leader Pu/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Destiny Cox serves as a Recreation Leader Pu. Their 2024 pay totaled $14,444.
Maintenance Trades Assistant/Parks & Recreation
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Jacob Prewitt is a Maintenance Trades Assistant at Parks & Recreation. 2026 total compensation came to $14,413.
Parks & Recreation Aide/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Arnel Zaldivar Leyva serves as a Parks & Recreation Aide. Their 2024 pay totaled $14,373.
Staff Assistant/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Tavaris Turner serves as a Staff Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $14,288.
Staff Assistant/Parks & Recreation
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Daysia Cathey works as a Staff Assistant for Parks & Recreation. Daysia earned $14,115 in 2023.
Park Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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Lewain Gray works as a Park Worker II for Parks & Recreation. Lewain earned $14,015 in 2021.
Park Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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Michael Griffith holds the role of Park Worker II at Parks & Recreation. In 2024, their total compensation was $14,010.
Recreation Assistant Pu/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Danielle Betts serves as a Recreation Assistant Pu. Their 2026 pay totaled $13,996.
Golf Maintenance Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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David Littrell is a Golf Maintenance Worker II at Parks & Recreation. 2024 total compensation came to $13,898.
Park & Recreation Aide/Parks & Recreation
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Gregory Barnett is a Park & Recreation Aide at Parks & Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $13,876.
Park Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Michael Pitcher serves as a Park Worker II. Their 2021 pay totaled $13,840.
Park Worker Ii-Cdl/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Bessie Stinson serves as a Park Worker Ii-Cdl. Their 2024 pay totaled $13,833.
Recreation Leader Pu/Parks & Recreation
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Demi Gardner works as a Recreation Leader Pu for Parks & Recreation. Demi earned $13,765 in 2025.
Recreation Assistant P/U/Parks & Recreation
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David Dunlap is a Recreation Assistant P/U at Parks & Recreation. 2021 total compensation came to $13,723.
Recreation Supervisor/Parks & Recreation
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Blake Uhlman is a Recreation Supervisor at Parks & Recreation. 2022 total compensation came to $13,711.
Parks & Recreation Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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David Probus holds the role of Parks & Recreation Worker II at Parks & Recreation. In 2022, their total compensation was $13,677.
Maintenance Trades Assistant/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Corey Johnson serves as a Maintenance Trades Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $13,628.
Arborist/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Jacquelyn Eklund serves as a Arborist. Their 2024 pay totaled $13,574.
Park Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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Jason Clanton works as a Park Worker II for Parks & Recreation. Jason earned $13,473 in 2025.
Park & Recreation Aide/Parks & Recreation
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Kenneth Logan holds the role of Park & Recreation Aide at Parks & Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $13,454.
Events Coordinator/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Sabrina Parrish serves as a Events Coordinator. Their 2021 pay totaled $13,419.
Recreation Assistant Pu/Parks & Recreation
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Gibran Crook holds the role of Recreation Assistant Pu at Parks & Recreation. In 2025, their total compensation was $13,355.
Administrative Assistant Nu07/Parks & Recreation
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Heather Smyth holds the role of Administrative Assistant Nu07 at Parks & Recreation. In 2021, their total compensation was $13,353.