City of Phoenix, Arizona / Parks and Recreation Department
Agency file
The Parks and Recreation Department protects natural resources and the environment — conservation, parks and wildlife, and environmental regulation.
In 2025, this agency had 792 employees with median total compensation of $52,667; the highest distinct record was $237,062.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 792 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($52,667) — 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 $88,408 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $11,913. 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 3 published years.
| Year | Total payroll | Employees | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $36.2M — | 744 — | $48,447 — |
| 2024 | $39.9M ▲ 10.1% | 758 ▲ 1.9% | $51,579 ▲ 6.5% |
| 2025 | $42M ▲ 5.4% | 792 ▲ 4.5% | $52,667 ▲ 2.1% |
Record list
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Parks & Recreation Aide*Cash/Parks and Recreation Department
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Oscar Silva holds the role of Parks & Recreation Aide*Cash at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $13,254.
Recreation Instructor/Parks and Recreation Department
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Rodner Fragoso is a Recreation Instructor at Parks and Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $13,240.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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Angel Robles works as a Groundskeeper for Parks and Recreation Department. Angel earned $13,184 in 2025.
Parks & Recreation Aide/Parks and Recreation Department
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At Parks and Recreation Department, Ken Mershon serves as a Parks & Recreation Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $13,122.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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At Parks and Recreation Department, Abraham Vargas serves as a Groundskeeper. Their 2025 pay totaled $13,108.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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Manuel Torres is a Groundskeeper at Parks and Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $13,075.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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Olivia Flores Cruz is a Groundskeeper at Parks and Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $12,821.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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At Parks and Recreation Department, Christopher Guzman serves as a Groundskeeper. Their 2025 pay totaled $12,694.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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Anthony Clarke holds the role of Groundskeeper at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,458.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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Jose Zubia is a Groundskeeper at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $12,401.
Museum Aide/Parks and Recreation Department
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Molly High holds the role of Museum Aide at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $12,337.
Parks & Recreation Aide/Parks and Recreation Department
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Leon Syke is a Parks & Recreation Aide at Parks and Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $12,279.
Recreation Instructor/Parks and Recreation Department
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Abraham Garza works as a Recreation Instructor for Parks and Recreation Department. Abraham earned $12,151 in 2024.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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Abdul Bundu works as a Groundskeeper for Parks and Recreation Department. Abdul earned $12,131 in 2025.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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Tony Covarrubio works as a Groundskeeper for Parks and Recreation Department. Tony earned $12,058 in 2025.
Parks & Recreation Aide/Parks and Recreation Department
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Todd Tankersley is a Parks & Recreation Aide at Parks and Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $12,006.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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At Parks and Recreation Department, Vincent Gonzales serves as a Groundskeeper. Their 2024 pay totaled $11,931.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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Ethan Hart holds the role of Groundskeeper at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $11,921.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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Daniel Garcia holds the role of Groundskeeper at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $11,913.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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Mark Pequeno is a Groundskeeper at Parks and Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $11,768.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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Briyon Byrd works as a Groundskeeper for Parks and Recreation Department. Briyon earned $11,630 in 2025.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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Angelo Montelongo works as a Groundskeeper for Parks and Recreation Department. Angelo earned $11,488 in 2025.
Recreation Coordinator II/Parks and Recreation Department
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Karina Rodriguez is a Recreation Coordinator II at Parks and Recreation Department. 2023 total compensation came to $11,475.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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David Garcia holds the role of Groundskeeper at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $11,313.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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Genaro Rodriguez works as a Groundskeeper for Parks and Recreation Department. Genaro earned $11,129 in 2023.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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Taron Wiley is a Groundskeeper at Parks and Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $11,118.
Recreation Leader/Parks and Recreation Department
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Nathaniel Velez holds the role of Recreation Leader at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $11,104.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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David White holds the role of Groundskeeper at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $10,965.
Trades Helper/Parks and Recreation Department
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Zachary Walker is a Trades Helper at Parks and Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $10,942.
Account Clerk III/Parks and Recreation Department
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Makayla Wade works as a Account Clerk III for Parks and Recreation Department. Makayla earned $10,930 in 2024.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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Robert Luevano is a Groundskeeper at Parks and Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $10,672.