New York City / Department of Parks & Recreation / Lifeguard

Job-title file

Lifeguard

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

858 employees hold this title in Department of Parks & Recreation. Median total compensation for the role is $13,338, below the department median of $17,347.

Employees: 858
Total payroll: $13.6M
Role median: $13,338
Agency median: $17,347
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

-$255$73,230+

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How total compensation varies among the 858 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compare jurisdictions

Lifeguard beyond New York City

This role is reported in 19 jurisdictions. In New York City, the median of $13,338 ranks #7 of 19. See Lifeguard across all of New York City →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Chicago Public Schools

$56,125 · 5

$55,994 · 371

$30,077 · 37

$27,144 · 252

$26,390 · 96

Louisville Metro, Kentucky

$17,208 · 10

Connecticut

$11,552 · 5

City of Boston

$9,540 · 127

Median total compensation for comparable Lifeguardroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Oscar Carrasco

Lifeguard/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$3,312

Base pay: $2,266
Overtime: $590
Other pay: $456
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,312
Hire date: 2014-06-01
Pay basis: Hourly
Work city: Bronx
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $22
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 19.25
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 103

Oscar Carrasco is a Lifeguard at Department of Parks & Recreation based in Bronx. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $3,312.

Justin Landberg

Lifeguard/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$3,185

Base pay: $2,033
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,152
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,185
Hire date: 2024-06-05
Pay basis: Hourly
Work city: Queens
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $23
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 92.42

Justin Landberg is a Lifeguard at Department of Parks & Recreation based in Queens. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service. 2025 total compensation came to $3,185.

Arthur Larsen

Lifeguard/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$3,042

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,042
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,042
Hire date: 2022-07-06
Pay basis: Hourly
Work city: Bronx
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $22
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 0

Arthur Larsen works as a Lifeguard for Department of Parks & Recreation based in Bronx. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service. Arthur earned $3,042 in 2025.

Alexa Nolan

Lifeguard/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$2,948

Base pay: $2,552
Overtime: $132
Other pay: $264
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,948
Hire date: 2024-07-11
Pay basis: Hourly
Work city: Queens
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $23
Leave Status as of June 30: Seasonal
Overtime Hours: 4
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 116

Alexa Nolan is a Lifeguard at Department of Parks & Recreation based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year. 2025 total compensation came to $2,948.

Khaderra Clay

Lifeguard/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$2,918

Base pay: $2,030
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $888
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,918
Hire date: 2024-07-18
Pay basis: Hourly
Work city: Brooklyn

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $23
Leave Status as of June 30: Seasonal
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 92.25

Khaderra Clay works as a Lifeguard for Department of Parks & Recreation based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2024 (about a year). Khaderra earned $2,918 in 2025.

Gabriel Galan

Lifeguard/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$2,905

Base pay: $2,420
Overtime: $32
Other pay: $453
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,905
Hire date: 2012-06-25
Pay basis: Hourly
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $22
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 1
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 110

At Department of Parks & Recreation, Gabriel Galan serves as a Lifeguard based in Manhattan. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $2,905.

Leslie Orellana Rodrig

Lifeguard/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$2,836

Base pay: $2,178
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $658
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,836
Hire date: 2021-05-19
Pay basis: Hourly
Work city: Queens
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $23
Leave Status as of June 30: Seasonal
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 99

At Department of Parks & Recreation, Leslie Orellana Rodrig serves as a Lifeguard based in Queens. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,836.

Kevin Watters

Lifeguard/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$2,805

Base pay: $2,112
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $693
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,805
Hire date: 2022-07-01
Pay basis: Hourly
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $22
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 96

Kevin Watters holds the role of Lifeguard at Department of Parks & Recreation based in Brooklyn. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,805.

Matthew Murray

Lifeguard/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$2,681

Base pay: $2,112
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $569
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,681
Hire date: 2021-05-25
Pay basis: Hourly
Work city: Queens
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $23
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 96

Matthew Murray holds the role of Lifeguard at Department of Parks & Recreation based in Queens. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $2,681.

Sandon Karinsky

Lifeguard/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$2,593

Base pay: $1,988
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $606
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,593
Hire date: 2019-06-28
Pay basis: Hourly
Work city: Queens
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $23
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 88

At Department of Parks & Recreation, Sandon Karinsky serves as a Lifeguard based in Queens. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $2,593.

Thomas Allison

Lifeguard/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$2,429

Base pay: $1,227
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,202
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,429
Hire date: 2019-06-04
Pay basis: Hourly
Work city: Queens
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $23
Leave Status as of June 30: Seasonal
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 55.75

Thomas Allison holds the role of Lifeguard at Department of Parks & Recreation based in Queens. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,429.

Janner Bravo Caceres

Lifeguard/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$2,139

Base pay: $1,430
Overtime: $90
Other pay: $618
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,139
Hire date: 2019-06-21
Pay basis: Hourly
Work city: Queens
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $23
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 3
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 65

Janner Bravo Caceres is a Lifeguard at Department of Parks & Recreation based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years. 2025 total compensation came to $2,139.

Brendan Watters

Lifeguard/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$2,049

Base pay: $1,524
Overtime: $68
Other pay: $458
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,049
Hire date: 2019-05-22
Pay basis: Hourly
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $22
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 2
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 69.25

At Department of Parks & Recreation, Brendan Watters serves as a Lifeguard based in Brooklyn. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,049.

Gregory Pulkoski

Lifeguard/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$2,044

Base pay: $1,585
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $459
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,044
Hire date: 2006-08-01
Pay basis: Hourly
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $23
Leave Status as of June 30: Seasonal
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 72

Gregory Pulkoski works as a Lifeguard for Department of Parks & Recreation based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years. Gregory earned $2,044 in 2025.

Colm Williams

Lifeguard/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$1,953

Base pay: $1,243
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $710
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,953
Hire date: 2016-06-01
Pay basis: Hourly
Work city: Queens
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $23
Leave Status as of June 30: Seasonal
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 56.5

At Department of Parks & Recreation, Colm Williams serves as a Lifeguard based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,953.

Torisha Laforce

Lifeguard/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$1,915

Base pay: $1,232
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $683
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,915
Hire date: 2013-06-20
Pay basis: Hourly
Work city: Queens
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $23
Leave Status as of June 30: Seasonal
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 56

Torisha Laforce holds the role of Lifeguard at Department of Parks & Recreation based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,915.

Dipen Rana

Lifeguard/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$1,865

Base pay: $1,617
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $248
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,865
Hire date: 2015-06-01
Pay basis: Hourly
Work city: Brooklyn

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $23
Leave Status as of June 30: Seasonal
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 73.5

Dipen Rana holds the role of Lifeguard at Department of Parks & Recreation based in Brooklyn. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,865.

Emina Ranft-Kadrich

Lifeguard/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$1,833

Base pay: $1,056
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $777
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,833
Hire date: 2023-07-03
Pay basis: Hourly
Work city: Queens
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $23
Leave Status as of June 30: Seasonal
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 48

At Department of Parks & Recreation, Emina Ranft-Kadrich serves as a Lifeguard based in Queens. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,833.

Dana Martinez

Lifeguard/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$1,611

Base pay: $528
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,083
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,611
Hire date: 2018-06-21
Pay basis: Hourly
Work city: Queens
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $23
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 24

Dana Martinez is a Lifeguard at Department of Parks & Recreation based in Queens. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $1,611.

Ethan Huang

Lifeguard/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$1,502

Base pay: $880
Overtime: $34
Other pay: $588
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,502
Hire date: 2019-06-18
Pay basis: Hourly
Work city: Queens
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $23
Leave Status as of June 30: Seasonal
Overtime Hours: 1
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 40

Ethan Huang works as a Lifeguard for Department of Parks & Recreation based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years. Ethan earned $1,502 in 2025.

Evan Sheridan

Lifeguard/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$1,336

Base pay: $176
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,160
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,336
Hire date: 2023-06-20
Pay basis: Hourly
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $23
Leave Status as of June 30: Seasonal
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 8

Evan Sheridan is a Lifeguard at Department of Parks & Recreation based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. 2025 total compensation came to $1,336.

Isaac Daudelin

Lifeguard/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$861

Base pay: $352
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $509
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $861
Hire date: 2019-05-29
Pay basis: Hourly
Work city: Queens
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $23
Leave Status as of June 30: Seasonal
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 16

Isaac Daudelin is a Lifeguard at Department of Parks & Recreation based in Queens. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years). 2025 total compensation came to $861.

David Rivera

Lifeguard/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$717

Base pay: $523
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $195
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $717
Hire date: 2016-06-16
Pay basis: Hourly
Work city: Bronx
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $23
Leave Status as of June 30: Seasonal
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 23.75

David Rivera works as a Lifeguard for Department of Parks & Recreation based in Bronx. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years. David earned $717 in 2025.

Mirko Peric

Lifeguard/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$709

Base pay: $176
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $533
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $709
Hire date: 2009-06-20
Pay basis: Hourly
Work city: Richmond
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $23
Leave Status as of June 30: Seasonal
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 8

Mirko Peric works as a Lifeguard for Department of Parks & Recreation based in Richmond. Hired in 2009, they have about 16 years of service. Mirko earned $709 in 2025.

Justin Deringer

Lifeguard/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$671

Base pay: $176
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $495
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $671
Hire date: 2012-06-25
Pay basis: Hourly
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $23
Leave Status as of June 30: Seasonal
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 8

Justin Deringer holds the role of Lifeguard at Department of Parks & Recreation based in Brooklyn. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $671.

Ricky Wang

Lifeguard/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$616

Base pay: $352
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $264
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $616
Hire date: 2022-06-24
Pay basis: Hourly
Work city: Brooklyn

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $22
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 16

At Department of Parks & Recreation, Ricky Wang serves as a Lifeguard based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $616.

Jimmy Wang

Lifeguard/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$616

Base pay: $352
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $264
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $616
Hire date: 2022-06-24
Pay basis: Hourly
Work city: Brooklyn

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $22
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 16

Jimmy Wang is a Lifeguard at Department of Parks & Recreation based in Brooklyn. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years. 2025 total compensation came to $616.

Gordon Allen

Lifeguard/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$340

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $340
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $340
Hire date: 2023-06-26
Pay basis: Hourly
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $21
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 0

At Department of Parks & Recreation, Gordon Allen serves as a Lifeguard based in Manhattan. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $340.

Daniel Meyers

Lifeguard/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$253

Base pay: $176
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $77
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $253
Hire date: 2015-06-01
Pay basis: Hourly
Work city: Queens
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $23
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 8

Daniel Meyers is a Lifeguard at Department of Parks & Recreation based in Queens. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years). 2025 total compensation came to $253.

Bohdan Pirozhkov

Lifeguard/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$176

Base pay: $176
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176
Hire date: 2024-07-15
Pay basis: Hourly
Work city: Brooklyn

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $23
Leave Status as of June 30: Seasonal
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 8

Bohdan Pirozhkov holds the role of Lifeguard at Department of Parks & Recreation based in Brooklyn. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $176.