City of Philadelphia / Ppr Parks and Recreation
Agency file
The Ppr Parks and Recreation protects natural resources and the environment — conservation, parks and wildlife, and environmental regulation.
In 2026, this agency had 1,250 employees with median total compensation of $13,086; the highest distinct record was $56,081.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 1,250 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($13,086) — 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 $24,828 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $2,060. 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 8 published years.
| Year | Total payroll | Employees | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $41.7M — | 2,440 — | $5,461 — |
| 2020 | $43M ▲ 3.1% | 1,346 ▼ 44.8% | $25,001 ▲ 357.8% |
| 2021 | $48.2M ▲ 12.1% | 1,806 ▲ 34.2% | $11,636 ▼ 53.5% |
| 2022 | $52.2M ▲ 8.3% | 1,967 ▲ 8.9% | $12,098 ▲ 4.0% |
| 2023 | $43.1M ▼ 17.4% | 2,266 ▲ 15.2% | $9,874 ▼ 18.4% |
| 2024 | $59.5M ▲ 37.9% | 2,344 ▲ 3.4% | $10,091 ▲ 2.2% |
| 2025 | $65.3M ▲ 9.7% | 2,400 ▲ 2.4% | $11,538 ▲ 14.3% |
| 2026 | $16.1M ▼ 75.3% | 1,250 ▼ 47.9% | $13,086 ▲ 13.4% |
Record list
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Recreation Leader 1/Ppr Parks and Recreation
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Arianna Collins works as a Recreation Leader 1 for Ppr Parks and Recreation. Their status is salaried. Arianna earned $18,294 in 2026.
Recreation Specialty Instructor/Ppr Parks and Recreation
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At Ppr Parks and Recreation, Deborah Irons serves as a Recreation Specialty Instructor. They work non-salaried. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,288.
Grounds and Facilities Maintenance Worker 1/Ppr Parks and Recreation
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Paris Mckay is a Grounds and Facilities Maintenance Worker 1 at Ppr Parks and Recreation. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $18,268.
Recreation Specialty Instructor/Ppr Parks and Recreation
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Jendell Howell is a Recreation Specialty Instructor at Ppr Parks and Recreation. They work non-salaried. 2021 total compensation came to $18,238.
Plumber/Ppr Parks and Recreation
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Kyle Wikiera is a Plumber at Ppr Parks and Recreation. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $18,233.
Recreation Specialty Instructor/Ppr Parks and Recreation
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Lucas Falance works as a Recreation Specialty Instructor for Ppr Parks and Recreation. Their status is non-salaried. Lucas earned $18,179 in 2025.
Painter 2/Ppr Parks and Recreation
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Crystal Hovington works as a Painter 2 for Ppr Parks and Recreation. Their status is salaried. Crystal earned $18,171 in 2024.
Recreation Leader Trainee/Ppr Parks and Recreation
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At Ppr Parks and Recreation, Charlie Mcknight serves as a Recreation Leader Trainee. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $18,128.
Heavy Equipment Operator 1/Ppr Parks and Recreation
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Sterling Holmes works as a Heavy Equipment Operator 1 for Ppr Parks and Recreation. Their status is salaried. Sterling earned $18,105 in 2026.
Recreation Leader 1/Ppr Parks and Recreation
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Michael Crane works as a Recreation Leader 1 for Ppr Parks and Recreation. Their status is salaried. Michael earned $18,089 in 2026.
Recreation Specialty Instructor/Ppr Parks and Recreation
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Wayne Morse holds the role of Recreation Specialty Instructor at Ppr Parks and Recreation. Their status is non-salaried. In 2024, their total compensation was $18,064.
Labor Crew Chief 1/Ppr Parks and Recreation
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Frederick Hightower works as a Labor Crew Chief 1 for Ppr Parks and Recreation. Their status is salaried. Frederick earned $18,012 in 2023.
Grounds and Facilities Maintenance Crew Chief/Ppr Parks and Recreation
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Mark Schaefer works as a Grounds and Facilities Maintenance Crew Chief for Ppr Parks and Recreation. Their status is salaried. Mark earned $17,991 in 2024.
Recreation Leader 1/Ppr Parks and Recreation
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Tara Bowman is a Recreation Leader 1 at Ppr Parks and Recreation. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $17,955.
Grounds and Facilities Maintenance Crew Chief/Ppr Parks and Recreation
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John Watson works as a Grounds and Facilities Maintenance Crew Chief for Ppr Parks and Recreation. Their status is salaried. John earned $17,910 in 2026.
Recreation Specialty Instructor/Ppr Parks and Recreation
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At Ppr Parks and Recreation, Taekoa Dunston serves as a Recreation Specialty Instructor. They work non-salaried. Their 2025 pay totaled $17,903.
Cement Finisher 1/Ppr Parks and Recreation
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At Ppr Parks and Recreation, Adrian Johnson serves as a Cement Finisher 1. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $17,893.
Recreation Specialty Instructor/Ppr Parks and Recreation
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Amy Yu is a Recreation Specialty Instructor at Ppr Parks and Recreation. They work non-salaried. 2025 total compensation came to $17,865.
Recreation Specialty Instructor/Ppr Parks and Recreation
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At Ppr Parks and Recreation, Brian Brown serves as a Recreation Specialty Instructor. They work non-salaried. Their 2025 pay totaled $17,856.
Plumbing Group Leader/Ppr Parks and Recreation
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Stephen Brescia works as a Plumbing Group Leader for Ppr Parks and Recreation. Their status is salaried. Stephen earned $17,838 in 2021.
Grounds and Facilities Maintenance Worker 1/Ppr Parks and Recreation
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Donald Shepard is a Grounds and Facilities Maintenance Worker 1 at Ppr Parks and Recreation. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $17,807.
Recreation Specialty Instructor/Ppr Parks and Recreation
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Misty Caleb is a Recreation Specialty Instructor at Ppr Parks and Recreation. They work non-salaried. 2025 total compensation came to $17,800.
Grounds and Facilities Maintenance Worker 1/Ppr Parks and Recreation
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Jacques Hooker holds the role of Grounds and Facilities Maintenance Worker 1 at Ppr Parks and Recreation. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $17,789.
Tree Maintenance Worker/Ppr Parks and Recreation
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Justin Squires is a Tree Maintenance Worker at Ppr Parks and Recreation. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $17,788.
Grounds and Facilities Maintenance Worker 2/Ppr Parks and Recreation
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Vanessa Joyner is a Grounds and Facilities Maintenance Worker 2 at Ppr Parks and Recreation. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $17,767.
Executive Secretary 2/Ppr Parks and Recreation
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Robyn Holt is a Executive Secretary 2 at Ppr Parks and Recreation. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $17,766.
Administrative Assistant - Non-Confidential/Ppr Parks and Recreation
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W. Matthew Lepchuk is a Administrative Assistant - Non-Confidential at Ppr Parks and Recreation. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $17,757.
Grounds and Facilities Maintenance Worker 1/Ppr Parks and Recreation
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John Shephard is a Grounds and Facilities Maintenance Worker 1 at Ppr Parks and Recreation. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $17,747.
Recreation Leader 2/Ppr Parks and Recreation
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Leonard Brinkley is a Recreation Leader 2 at Ppr Parks and Recreation. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $17,717.
Grounds and Facilities Maintenance Crew Chief/Ppr Parks and Recreation
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Harry Giddins Jr is a Grounds and Facilities Maintenance Crew Chief at Ppr Parks and Recreation. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $17,666.