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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Recreation Coordinator II/Parks and Recreation Department
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At Parks and Recreation Department, Robert Pancratz Sr serves as a Recreation Coordinator II. Their 2023 pay totaled $66,969.
Park Ranger II/Parks and Recreation Department
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At Parks and Recreation Department, Jacob Preach serves as a Park Ranger II. Their 2024 pay totaled $66,708.
Park Ranger*Preserve/Parks and Recreation Department
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Margret Fernandez holds the role of Park Ranger*Preserve at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,531.
Parks Foreman I/Parks and Recreation Department
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At Parks and Recreation Department, Steve Gross serves as a Parks Foreman I. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,481.
Park Ranger II/Parks and Recreation Department
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Jose Verduzco is a Park Ranger II at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $66,265.
Parks Foreman I/Parks and Recreation Department
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Howard Bencic is a Parks Foreman I at Parks and Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $66,198.
Trades Helper/Parks and Recreation Department
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At Parks and Recreation Department, Frankie Cabrera serves as a Trades Helper. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,976.
Equipment Op III/Parks and Recreation Department
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At Parks and Recreation Department, Rodrigo Rodriguez serves as a Equipment Op III. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,947.
Parks Foreman I/Parks and Recreation Department
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At Parks and Recreation Department, Paul Willmore serves as a Parks Foreman I. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,856.
Gardener*Sprinkler System/Parks and Recreation Department
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At Parks and Recreation Department, Dallas Farinas serves as a Gardener*Sprinkler System. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,804.
Recreation Coordinator II/Parks and Recreation Department
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Kristian Riess holds the role of Recreation Coordinator II at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,539.
Gardener*Sprinkler System/Parks and Recreation Department
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Steven Medina is a Gardener*Sprinkler System at Parks and Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $65,525.
Park Ranger II/Parks and Recreation Department
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James Livingston works as a Park Ranger II for Parks and Recreation Department. James earned $65,520 in 2024.
Recreation Coordinator II/Parks and Recreation Department
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Javier Habre holds the role of Recreation Coordinator II at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,479.
Recreation Coordinator II/Parks and Recreation Department
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Martin Gonzales Jr works as a Recreation Coordinator II for Parks and Recreation Department. Martin earned $65,479 in 2025.
Recreation Coordinator II/Parks and Recreation Department
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Thomas Licurgo works as a Recreation Coordinator II for Parks and Recreation Department. Thomas earned $65,479 in 2025.
Recreation Coordinator II/Parks and Recreation Department
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Yolanda Washington is a Recreation Coordinator II at Parks and Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $65,479.
Park Ranger II/Parks and Recreation Department
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Manuel Federico works as a Park Ranger II for Parks and Recreation Department. Manuel earned $65,458 in 2024.
Equipment Op II/Parks and Recreation Department
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Saidur Rahman is a Equipment Op II at Parks and Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $65,375.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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Louie Otero works as a Groundskeeper for Parks and Recreation Department. Louie earned $65,320 in 2025.
Human Resources Aide/Parks and Recreation Department
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At Parks and Recreation Department, Peter Baca serves as a Human Resources Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,308.
Recreation Coordinator II/Parks and Recreation Department
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Nathaniel Gearring is a Recreation Coordinator II at Parks and Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $65,291.
Recreation Coordinator II/Parks and Recreation Department
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Marissa Gonzales is a Recreation Coordinator II at Parks and Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $65,290.
Building Maintenance Worker/Parks and Recreation Department
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David Anchondo is a Building Maintenance Worker at Parks and Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $65,283.
Gardener*Sprinkler System/Parks and Recreation Department
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Gabriel Garcia holds the role of Gardener*Sprinkler System at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,042.
Gardener*Sprinkler System/Parks and Recreation Department
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At Parks and Recreation Department, Daniel Kassa serves as a Gardener*Sprinkler System. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,939.
Public Information Specialist/Parks and Recreation Department
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Stephanie Chavez Dirzo works as a Public Information Specialist for Parks and Recreation Department. Stephanie earned $64,728 in 2025.
Recreation Coordinator II/Parks and Recreation Department
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Brian Shelley is a Recreation Coordinator II at Parks and Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $64,595.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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Blas Suares holds the role of Groundskeeper at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $64,587.
Park Ranger Supv*Preserve/Parks and Recreation Department
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At Parks and Recreation Department, Milo Neild serves as a Park Ranger Supv*Preserve. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,550.
Gardener/Parks and Recreation Department
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Agustin Yuriar is a Gardener at Parks and Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $64,394.
Parks Foreman I/Parks and Recreation Department
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David Robles holds the role of Parks Foreman I at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $64,287.
Recreation Coordinator II/Parks and Recreation Department
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At Parks and Recreation Department, Rochelle Craig serves as a Recreation Coordinator II. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,237.
Building Maintenance Worker/Parks and Recreation Department
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Daniel Perez holds the role of Building Maintenance Worker at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $64,222.
Park Ranger*Preserve/Parks and Recreation Department
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J Soto is a Park Ranger*Preserve at Parks and Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $64,047.
Park Ranger III/Parks and Recreation Department
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Obed Felix holds the role of Park Ranger III at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $64,031.
Building Maintenance Worker/Parks and Recreation Department
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Raul Gutierrez is a Building Maintenance Worker at Parks and Recreation Department. 2025 total compensation came to $64,024.
Gardener*Sprinkler System/Parks and Recreation Department
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Ricky Valenzeula holds the role of Gardener*Sprinkler System at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $63,877.
Recreation Coordinator II/Parks and Recreation Department
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At Parks and Recreation Department, Anthony Green serves as a Recreation Coordinator II. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,571.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation Department
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At Parks and Recreation Department, Raul Huerta serves as a Groundskeeper. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,568.