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 6
Carpenter P/U/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Jason Frederick serves as a Carpenter P/U. Their 2021 pay totaled $38,245.
Horticultural Park Worker I/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Zechariah Parrish serves as a Horticultural Park Worker I. Their 2023 pay totaled $38,235.
Park Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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Todd Board is a Park Worker II at Parks & Recreation. 2021 total compensation came to $38,225.
Park Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Michael Nugent serves as a Park Worker II. Their 2024 pay totaled $38,164.
Recreation Leader P/U/Parks & Recreation
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Robin Johnson holds the role of Recreation Leader P/U at Parks & Recreation. In 2021, their total compensation was $38,121.
Parks & Recreation Manager/Parks & Recreation
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Michael Hallett works as a Parks & Recreation Manager for Parks & Recreation. Michael earned $38,112 in 2024.
Parks & Recreation Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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Michael Wade holds the role of Parks & Recreation Worker II at Parks & Recreation. In 2022, their total compensation was $37,942.
Park Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Daniel Whitlock serves as a Park Worker II. Their 2021 pay totaled $37,853.
Parks & Recreation Administrator/Parks & Recreation
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Christopher Newton works as a Parks & Recreation Administrator for Parks & Recreation. Christopher earned $37,852 in 2026.
Parks & Recreation Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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Victor Whiteside holds the role of Parks & Recreation Worker II at Parks & Recreation. In 2022, their total compensation was $37,439.
Echo Programmer/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Rodney Perry serves as a Echo Programmer. Their 2025 pay totaled $37,308.
Park Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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Gerard Waring is a Park Worker II at Parks & Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $37,213.
Recreation Assistant P/U/Parks & Recreation
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Karlan Groves holds the role of Recreation Assistant P/U at Parks & Recreation. In 2021, their total compensation was $36,966.
Recreation Supervisor/Parks & Recreation
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Anita Compton works as a Recreation Supervisor for Parks & Recreation. Anita earned $36,865 in 2024.
Parks & Recreation Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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Lewain Gray holds the role of Parks & Recreation Worker II at Parks & Recreation. In 2022, their total compensation was $36,862.
Horticultural Park Worker I/Parks & Recreation
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David Gootee holds the role of Horticultural Park Worker I at Parks & Recreation. In 2021, their total compensation was $36,805.
Marketing Manager/Parks & Recreation
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Jon Reiter works as a Marketing Manager for Parks & Recreation. Jon earned $36,799 in 2026.
Park Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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Laisean Crowe is a Park Worker II at Parks & Recreation. 2021 total compensation came to $36,737.
Parks & Recreation Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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William Kiper works as a Parks & Recreation Worker II for Parks & Recreation. William earned $36,416 in 2022.
Parks & Recreation Manager/Parks & Recreation
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Edward Willard is a Parks & Recreation Manager at Parks & Recreation. 2026 total compensation came to $36,319.
Forester I/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Abraham Roark serves as a Forester I. Their 2025 pay totaled $36,284.
Park Worker Ii-Cdl/Parks & Recreation
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Christopher Dulin holds the role of Park Worker Ii-Cdl at Parks & Recreation. In 2022, their total compensation was $36,260.
Horticultural Park Worker I/Parks & Recreation
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Christopher Cornelius is a Horticultural Park Worker I at Parks & Recreation. 2021 total compensation came to $36,255.
Parks & Recreation Manager/Parks & Recreation
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Scott Risinger holds the role of Parks & Recreation Manager at Parks & Recreation. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,252.
Park Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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Luke Embry is a Park Worker II at Parks & Recreation. 2025 total compensation came to $35,970.
Recreation Supervisor/Parks & Recreation
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Stevie Edwards works as a Recreation Supervisor for Parks & Recreation. Stevie earned $35,951 in 2024.
Project Manager I/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Jared Erny serves as a Project Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $35,934.
Parks & Recreation Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, David Johnson serves as a Parks & Recreation Worker II. Their 2022 pay totaled $35,916.
Parks & Recreation Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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Jamie Stinson works as a Parks & Recreation Worker II for Parks & Recreation. Jamie earned $35,885 in 2022.
Parks & Recreation Manager/Parks & Recreation
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John Studer is a Parks & Recreation Manager at Parks & Recreation. 2026 total compensation came to $35,868.
Parks & Recreation Manager/Parks & Recreation
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Jason Lafountain is a Parks & Recreation Manager at Parks & Recreation. 2026 total compensation came to $35,802.
Recreation Assistant Pu/Parks & Recreation
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Jalana Scruggs works as a Recreation Assistant Pu for Parks & Recreation. Jalana earned $35,785 in 2022.
Park Worker Ii-Cdl/Parks & Recreation
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Zachary Shelton is a Park Worker Ii-Cdl at Parks & Recreation. 2021 total compensation came to $35,772.
Forestry Manager/Parks & Recreation
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Jared Smith works as a Forestry Manager for Parks & Recreation. Jared earned $35,770 in 2026.
Parks & Recreation Manager/Parks & Recreation
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Ray Manley works as a Parks & Recreation Manager for Parks & Recreation. Ray earned $35,734 in 2026.
Parks & Recreation Manager/Parks & Recreation
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Jeffrey Abbott works as a Parks & Recreation Manager for Parks & Recreation. Jeffrey earned $35,691 in 2026.
Park Worker II/Parks & Recreation
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Gavin Vermeulen works as a Park Worker II for Parks & Recreation. Gavin earned $35,642 in 2021.
Project Manager I/Parks & Recreation
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Allan Ethington works as a Project Manager I for Parks & Recreation. Allan earned $35,593 in 2026.
Senior Golf Operations Supervisor/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Kirk Brown serves as a Senior Golf Operations Supervisor. Their 2026 pay totaled $35,539.
Guest Services Manager/Parks & Recreation
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At Parks & Recreation, Cimara Dunn serves as a Guest Services Manager. Their 2026 pay totaled $35,514.