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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Helen Mcdermott

Lifeguard/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$95,324

Base pay: $54,461
Overtime: $8,680
Other pay: $32,184
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,324
Hire date: 1984-07-18
Pay basis: Hourly
Work city: Bronx

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $23
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 195.75
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 2,283.75

Helen Mcdermott works as a Lifeguard for Department of Parks & Recreation based in Bronx. Their tenure dates to 1984, about 41 years. Helen earned $95,324 in 2025.

Rosa Pena

Lifeguard/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$93,641

Base pay: $53,164
Overtime: $7,449
Other pay: $33,029
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,641
Hire date: 1999-06-26
Pay basis: Hourly
Work city: Bronx

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $23
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 140.5
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 2,048

Rosa Pena holds the role of Lifeguard at Department of Parks & Recreation based in Bronx. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,641.

Kirth Gibbs

Lifeguard/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$89,977

Base pay: $50,143
Overtime: $11,307
Other pay: $28,527
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,977
Hire date: 1988-07-16
Pay basis: Hourly
Work city: Bronx

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $23
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 231.25
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 2,076.25

At Department of Parks & Recreation, Kirth Gibbs serves as a Lifeguard based in Bronx. Their tenure dates to 1988, about 37 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,977.

Giovanni Valles Jr

Lifeguard/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$85,779

Base pay: $49,132
Overtime: $8,347
Other pay: $28,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,779
Hire date: 1998-07-04
Pay basis: Hourly
Work city: Bronx

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $23
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 208.5
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 2,056.75

Giovanni Valles Jr holds the role of Lifeguard at Department of Parks & Recreation based in Bronx. They have served since 1998 (about 27 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $85,779.

Soliris Columbus

Lifeguard/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$85,515

Base pay: $55,552
Overtime: $5,980
Other pay: $23,983
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,515
Hire date: 2002-06-24
Pay basis: Hourly
Work city: Bronx

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $23
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 114.25
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 2,137.75

Soliris Columbus holds the role of Lifeguard at Department of Parks & Recreation based in Bronx. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $85,515.

Rodney Jordan

Lifeguard/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$85,468

Base pay: $49,339
Overtime: $5,888
Other pay: $30,241
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,468
Hire date: 1983-07-02
Pay basis: Hourly
Work city: Bronx

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $23
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 125
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 2,048

Rodney Jordan works as a Lifeguard for Department of Parks & Recreation based in Bronx. Their tenure dates to 1983, about 42 years. Rodney earned $85,468 in 2025.

Jason Velazquez

Lifeguard/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$84,802

Base pay: $49,988
Overtime: $6,409
Other pay: $28,406
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,802
Hire date: 2003-06-26
Pay basis: Hourly
Work city: Bronx

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $23
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 140.5
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 2,080

Jason Velazquez holds the role of Lifeguard at Department of Parks & Recreation based in Bronx. Hired in 2003, they have about 22 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,802.

David Lucena

Lifeguard/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$82,645

Base pay: $45,325
Overtime: $9,865
Other pay: $27,455
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,645
Hire date: 2002-07-24
Pay basis: Hourly
Work city: Bronx
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $23
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 257.75
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 2,053

David Lucena is a Lifeguard at Department of Parks & Recreation based in Bronx. Hired in 2002, they have about 23 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $82,645.

David Carrera

Lifeguard/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$79,671

Base pay: $48,806
Overtime: $469
Other pay: $30,396
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,671
Hire date: 1994-06-25
Pay basis: Hourly
Work city: Bronx

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $23
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 10.5
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 2,032

David Carrera is a Lifeguard at Department of Parks & Recreation based in Bronx. Hired in 1994, they have about 31 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $79,671.

Kristoff Borrell

Lifeguard/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$77,820

Base pay: $48,729
Overtime: $7,430
Other pay: $21,661
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,820
Hire date: 2010-07-10
Pay basis: Hourly
Work city: Bronx
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $23
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 172
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 2,040

Kristoff Borrell holds the role of Lifeguard at Department of Parks & Recreation based in Bronx. Hired in 2010, they have about 15 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,820.

Leon George

Lifeguard/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$77,751

Base pay: $48,648
Overtime: $6,480
Other pay: $22,623
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,751
Hire date: 2011-06-20
Pay basis: Hourly
Work city: Bronx

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $23
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 157.25
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 2,048

At Department of Parks & Recreation, Leon George serves as a Lifeguard based in Bronx. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $77,751.

Miguel Morel

Lifeguard/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$76,778

Base pay: $45,942
Overtime: $4,891
Other pay: $25,945
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,778
Hire date: 2002-06-20
Pay basis: Hourly
Work city: Bronx

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $23
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 128
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 2,080

Miguel Morel is a Lifeguard at Department of Parks & Recreation based in Bronx. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 23 years. 2025 total compensation came to $76,778.

Michael Gaudioso

Lifeguard/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$75,284

Base pay: $45,413
Overtime: $4,060
Other pay: $25,812
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,284
Hire date: 2001-06-27
Pay basis: Hourly
Work city: Bronx

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $23
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 106.25
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 2,056

Michael Gaudioso is a Lifeguard at Department of Parks & Recreation based in Bronx. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $75,284.

Robert Guzman

Lifeguard/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$75,220

Base pay: $45,689
Overtime: $2,922
Other pay: $26,609
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,220
Hire date: 1989-06-29
Pay basis: Hourly
Work city: Bronx
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $23
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 75.75
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 2,056

Robert Guzman works as a Lifeguard for Department of Parks & Recreation based in Bronx. They have served since 1989 (about 36 years). Robert earned $75,220 in 2025.

Marissa Downing

Lifeguard/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$74,833

Base pay: $45,466
Overtime: $5,402
Other pay: $23,964
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,833
Hire date: 2008-07-01
Pay basis: Hourly
Work city: Bronx
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $23
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 146
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 2,064

At Department of Parks & Recreation, Marissa Downing serves as a Lifeguard based in Bronx. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,833.

Bryant Colon

Lifeguard/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$74,712

Base pay: $45,284
Overtime: $7,408
Other pay: $22,020
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,712
Hire date: 2013-06-20
Pay basis: Hourly
Work city: Bronx
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $23
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 211.25
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 2,056

Bryant Colon is a Lifeguard at Department of Parks & Recreation based in Bronx. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years). 2025 total compensation came to $74,712.

Alma Diamond

Lifeguard/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$74,249

Base pay: $45,138
Overtime: $4,002
Other pay: $25,109
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,249
Hire date: 1998-06-27
Pay basis: Hourly
Work city: Bronx
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $23
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 104.5
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 2,040

At Department of Parks & Recreation, Alma Diamond serves as a Lifeguard based in Bronx. They have served since 1998 (about 27 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $74,249.

Sean Gaudioso

Lifeguard/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$73,286

Base pay: $45,498
Overtime: $1,879
Other pay: $25,909
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,286
Hire date: 1998-06-27
Pay basis: Hourly
Work city: Bronx
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $23
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 49
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 2,056

Sean Gaudioso is a Lifeguard at Department of Parks & Recreation based in Bronx. Hired in 1998, they have about 27 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $73,286.

Tashi Syangbo

Lifeguard/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$72,882

Base pay: $45,422
Overtime: $6,594
Other pay: $20,867
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,882
Hire date: 2013-06-20
Pay basis: Hourly
Work city: Bronx

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $23
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 187.5
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 2,062

Tashi Syangbo is a Lifeguard at Department of Parks & Recreation based in Bronx. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years. 2025 total compensation came to $72,882.

Romeo Ortiz

Lifeguard/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$72,189

Base pay: $45,405
Overtime: $2,607
Other pay: $24,177
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,189
Hire date: 2009-06-10
Pay basis: Hourly
Work city: Bronx
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $23
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 72
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 2,061.5

At Department of Parks & Recreation, Romeo Ortiz serves as a Lifeguard based in Bronx. Hired in 2009, they have about 16 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,189.

Alejandro Zulberti

Lifeguard/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$71,857

Base pay: $45,760
Overtime: $315
Other pay: $25,782
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,857
Hire date: 2002-06-24
Pay basis: Hourly
Work city: Bronx
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $23
Leave Status as of June 30: On leave
Overtime Hours: 8.25
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 2,072

At Department of Parks & Recreation, Alejandro Zulberti serves as a Lifeguard based in Bronx. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 23 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,857.

Andriy Kapys

Lifeguard/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$71,336

Base pay: $45,260
Overtime: $5,411
Other pay: $20,665
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,336
Hire date: 2004-06-12
Pay basis: Hourly
Work city: Bronx

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $23
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 142.5
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 2,050.75

Andriy Kapys works as a Lifeguard for Department of Parks & Recreation based in Bronx. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years. Andriy earned $71,336 in 2025.

Giovanni Caicedo

Lifeguard/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$70,659

Base pay: $45,718
Overtime: $172
Other pay: $24,769
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,659
Hire date: 1993-07-01
Pay basis: Hourly
Work city: Bronx
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $23
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 4.5
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 2,064

Giovanni Caicedo is a Lifeguard at Department of Parks & Recreation based in Bronx. Hired in 1993, they have about 32 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $70,659.