City and County of San Francisco / Recreation and Park Commission / Gardener

Job-title file

Gardener

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

269 employees hold this title in Recreation and Park Commission. Median total compensation for the role is $136,128, above the department median of $25,251.

Employees: 269
Total payroll: $32.5M
Role median: $136,128
Agency median: $25,251
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$156$163,446+

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How total compensation varies among the 269 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.

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This role across City and County of San Francisco

Gardener is held in 7 City and County of San Francisco departments. In Recreation and Park Commission, the median of $136,128 ranks #4 of 7.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Municipal Transportation Agency

$145,260 · 3

Airport Commission

$140,070 · 17

Public Utilities Commission

$136,335 · 21

Public Health

$134,898 · 5

Port

$124,889 · 7

Public Works

$85,219 · 43

Median total compensation for the Gardener role in other City and County of San Franciscodepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Gardener beyond City and County of San Francisco

This role is reported in 10 jurisdictions. In City and County of San Francisco, the median of $135,468 ranks #1 of 10. See Gardener across all of City and County of San Francisco →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

$110,075 · 25

$77,085 · 60

$58,782 · 14

$57,190 · 211

$53,134 · 30

City of Springfield, MA

$44,940 · 6

City of Phoenix, Arizona

$44,708 · 85

City of Albuquerque

$20,814 · 5

Median total compensation for comparable Gardenerroles 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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Patrick Jr

Gardener/Recreation and Park Commission

2025 total comp

$122,451

Sub-department: Agriculture & Horticulture
Organization group: Culture & Recreation
Base pay: $82,613
Overtime: $1,064
Other pay: $886
Benefits: $37,887
Total compensation: $122,451
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Laborers, Local 261
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1.01

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: REC
Health and Dental Benefits: $19,267
Job Code: 3417
Job Family Code: 3400
Organization Group Code: Culture & Recreation
Other Benefits: $6,446

Patrick Jr works as a Gardener for Recreation and Park Commission within Agriculture & Horticulture. Their status is permanent civil service, 1.01 FTE. Patrick earned $122,451 in 2025. They are represented by Laborers, Local 261.

Kenna Pilgrim

Gardener/Recreation and Park Commission

2025 total comp

$122,381

Sub-department: Agriculture & Horticulture
Organization group: Culture & Recreation
Base pay: $80,183
Overtime: $2,181
Other pay: $1,622
Benefits: $38,394
Total compensation: $122,381
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Laborers, Local 261
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1.02

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: REC
Health and Dental Benefits: $19,267
Job Code: 3417
Job Family Code: 3400
Organization Group Code: Culture & Recreation
Other Benefits: $7,202

Kenna Pilgrim holds the role of Gardener at Recreation and Park Commission within Agriculture & Horticulture. Their status is permanent civil service, 1.02 FTE. In 2025, their total compensation was $122,381. Their bargaining unit is Laborers, Local 261.

Lio Banister

Gardener/Recreation and Park Commission

2025 total comp

$122,145

Sub-department: Agriculture & Horticulture
Organization group: Culture & Recreation
Base pay: $79,559
Overtime: $2,307
Other pay: $1,765
Benefits: $38,515
Total compensation: $122,145
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Laborers, Local 261
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1.02

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: REC
Health and Dental Benefits: $19,267
Job Code: 3417
Job Family Code: 3400
Organization Group Code: Culture & Recreation
Other Benefits: $7,396

Lio Banister works as a Gardener for Recreation and Park Commission within Agriculture & Horticulture. Their status is permanent civil service, 1.02 FTE. Lio earned $122,145 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Laborers, Local 261.

David Wallace

Gardener/Recreation and Park Commission

2025 total comp

$121,664

Sub-department: Agriculture & Horticulture
Organization group: Culture & Recreation
Base pay: $82,795
Overtime: $257
Other pay: $874
Benefits: $37,737
Total compensation: $121,664
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Laborers, Local 261
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: REC
Health and Dental Benefits: $19,267
Job Code: 3417
Job Family Code: 3400
Organization Group Code: Culture & Recreation
Other Benefits: $6,264

David Wallace holds the role of Gardener at Recreation and Park Commission within Agriculture & Horticulture. Their status is permanent civil service. In 2025, their total compensation was $121,664. Their bargaining unit is Laborers, Local 261.

Yi-Tseng Chang

Gardener/Recreation and Park Commission

2025 total comp

$121,381

Sub-department: Agriculture & Horticulture
Organization group: Culture & Recreation
Base pay: $94,946
Overtime: $3,936
Other pay: $803
Benefits: $21,696
Total compensation: $121,381
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Laborers, Local 261
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1.03

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: REC
Job Code: 3417
Job Family Code: 3400
Organization Group Code: Culture & Recreation
Other Benefits: $7,733
Retirement Contribution: $13,963

At Recreation and Park Commission, Yi-Tseng Chang serves as a Gardener within Agriculture & Horticulture. They work permanent civil service, 1.03 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $121,381. Their bargaining unit is Laborers, Local 261.

Kevin Siegrist

Gardener/Recreation and Park Commission

2025 total comp

$121,222

Sub-department: Agriculture & Horticulture
Organization group: Culture & Recreation
Base pay: $82,773
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $673
Benefits: $37,776
Total compensation: $121,222
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Laborers, Local 261
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: REC
Health and Dental Benefits: $19,267
Job Code: 3417
Job Family Code: 3400
Organization Group Code: Culture & Recreation
Other Benefits: $6,337

Kevin Siegrist holds the role of Gardener at Recreation and Park Commission within Agriculture & Horticulture. Their status is permanent civil service. In 2025, their total compensation was $121,222. Their bargaining unit is Laborers, Local 261.

Carlos Pineda

Gardener/Recreation and Park Commission

2025 total comp

$120,533

Sub-department: Agriculture & Horticulture
Organization group: Culture & Recreation
Base pay: $78,381
Overtime: $6,036
Other pay: $2,104
Benefits: $34,012
Total compensation: $120,533
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Laborers, Local 261
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.85

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: REC
Health and Dental Benefits: $15,542
Job Code: 3417
Job Family Code: 3400
Organization Group Code: Culture & Recreation
Other Benefits: $6,689

Carlos Pineda works as a Gardener for Recreation and Park Commission within Agriculture & Horticulture. Their status is permanent civil service, 0.85 FTE. Carlos earned $120,533 in 2025. They are represented by Laborers, Local 261.

Louis Brand-Palacios

Gardener/Recreation and Park Commission

2025 total comp

$119,357

Sub-department: Agriculture & Horticulture
Organization group: Culture & Recreation
Base pay: $81,537
Overtime: $984
Other pay: $1,868
Benefits: $34,969
Total compensation: $119,357
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Laborers, Local 261
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.87

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: REC
Health and Dental Benefits: $16,539
Job Code: 3417
Job Family Code: 3400
Organization Group Code: Culture & Recreation
Other Benefits: $6,265

Louis Brand-Palacios is a Gardener at Recreation and Park Commission within Agriculture & Horticulture. They work permanent civil service, 0.87 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $119,357. Their bargaining unit is Laborers, Local 261.

Craig Stover

Gardener/Recreation and Park Commission

2025 total comp

$119,240

Sub-department: Agriculture & Horticulture
Organization group: Culture & Recreation
Base pay: $78,163
Overtime: $471
Other pay: $5,897
Benefits: $34,709
Total compensation: $119,240
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Laborers, Local 261
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.83

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: REC
Health and Dental Benefits: $15,885
Job Code: 3417
Job Family Code: 3400
Organization Group Code: Culture & Recreation
Other Benefits: $6,525

Craig Stover holds the role of Gardener at Recreation and Park Commission within Agriculture & Horticulture. Their status is permanent civil service, 0.83 FTE. In 2025, their total compensation was $119,240. They are represented by Laborers, Local 261.

Michael Cosman

Gardener/Recreation and Park Commission

2024 total comp

$118,584

Sub-department: Agriculture & Horticulture
Organization group: Culture & Recreation
Base pay: $80,895
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $478
Benefits: $37,211
Total compensation: $118,584
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Laborers, Local 261
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1.04

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: REC
Health and Dental Benefits: $18,562
Job Code: 3417
Job Family Code: 3400
Organization Group Code: Culture & Recreation
Other Benefits: $6,238

Michael Cosman works as a Gardener for Recreation and Park Commission within Agriculture & Horticulture. Their status is permanent civil service, 1.04 FTE. Michael earned $118,584 in 2024. They are represented by Laborers, Local 261.

Jason Martinez

Gardener/Recreation and Park Commission

2025 total comp

$117,964

Sub-department: Agriculture & Horticulture
Organization group: Culture & Recreation
Base pay: $76,462
Overtime: $4,433
Other pay: $3,286
Benefits: $33,783
Total compensation: $117,964
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Laborers, Local 261
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.84

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: REC
Health and Dental Benefits: $15,557
Job Code: 3417
Job Family Code: 3400
Organization Group Code: Culture & Recreation
Other Benefits: $6,460

Jason Martinez holds the role of Gardener at Recreation and Park Commission within Agriculture & Horticulture. Their status is permanent civil service, 0.84 FTE. In 2025, their total compensation was $117,964. They are represented by Laborers, Local 261.

Chauntil Bell

Gardener/Recreation and Park Commission

2025 total comp

$117,813

Sub-department: Agriculture & Horticulture
Organization group: Culture & Recreation
Base pay: $75,463
Overtime: $3,970
Other pay: $1,492
Benefits: $36,887
Total compensation: $117,813
Employment type: Permanent Exempt
Union / bargaining unit: Laborers, Local 261
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1.03

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: REC
Health and Dental Benefits: $19,267
Job Code: 3417
Job Family Code: 3400
Organization Group Code: Culture & Recreation
Other Benefits: $5,856

Chauntil Bell is a Gardener at Recreation and Park Commission within Agriculture & Horticulture. They work permanent exempt, 1.03 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $117,813. Their bargaining unit is Laborers, Local 261.

Wesley Jr

Gardener/Recreation and Park Commission

2025 total comp

$117,417

Sub-department: Agriculture & Horticulture
Organization group: Culture & Recreation
Base pay: $74,358
Overtime: $5,014
Other pay: $1,135
Benefits: $36,910
Total compensation: $117,417
Employment type: Permanent Exempt
Union / bargaining unit: Laborers, Local 261
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1.04

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: REC
Health and Dental Benefits: $19,267
Job Code: 3417
Job Family Code: 3400
Organization Group Code: Culture & Recreation
Other Benefits: $6,174

At Recreation and Park Commission, Wesley Jr serves as a Gardener within Agriculture & Horticulture. They work permanent exempt, 1.04 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $117,417. Their bargaining unit is Laborers, Local 261.

Charles Hardy

Gardener/Recreation and Park Commission

2025 total comp

$116,696

Sub-department: Agriculture & Horticulture
Organization group: Culture & Recreation
Base pay: $75,466
Overtime: $2,796
Other pay: $1,274
Benefits: $37,161
Total compensation: $116,696
Employment type: Permanent Exempt
Union / bargaining unit: Laborers, Local 261
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1.02

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: REC
Health and Dental Benefits: $19,267
Job Code: 3417
Job Family Code: 3400
Organization Group Code: Culture & Recreation
Other Benefits: $6,091

Charles Hardy holds the role of Gardener at Recreation and Park Commission within Agriculture & Horticulture. Their status is permanent exempt, 1.02 FTE. In 2025, their total compensation was $116,696. Their bargaining unit is Laborers, Local 261.

Jasmine Davis

Gardener/Recreation and Park Commission

2025 total comp

$116,051

Sub-department: Agriculture & Horticulture
Organization group: Culture & Recreation
Base pay: $79,737
Overtime: $735
Other pay: $985
Benefits: $34,595
Total compensation: $116,051
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Laborers, Local 261
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.84

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: REC
Health and Dental Benefits: $16,630
Job Code: 3417
Job Family Code: 3400
Organization Group Code: Culture & Recreation
Other Benefits: $6,261

Jasmine Davis is a Gardener at Recreation and Park Commission within Agriculture & Horticulture. They work permanent civil service, 0.84 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $116,051. Their bargaining unit is Laborers, Local 261.

James Kumiega

Gardener/Recreation and Park Commission

2025 total comp

$115,865

Sub-department: Agriculture & Horticulture
Organization group: Culture & Recreation
Base pay: $74,331
Overtime: $4,126
Other pay: $4,361
Benefits: $33,047
Total compensation: $115,865
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Laborers, Local 261
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.91

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: REC
Health and Dental Benefits: $15,928
Job Code: 3417
Job Family Code: 3400
Organization Group Code: Culture & Recreation
Other Benefits: $6,205

At Recreation and Park Commission, James Kumiega serves as a Gardener within Agriculture & Horticulture. They work permanent civil service, 0.91 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $115,865. Union affiliation: Laborers, Local 261.

Christopher Baker

Gardener/Recreation and Park Commission

2024 total comp

$115,836

Sub-department: Agriculture & Horticulture
Organization group: Culture & Recreation
Base pay: $63,260
Overtime: $15,632
Other pay: $7,737
Benefits: $29,207
Total compensation: $115,836
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Laborers, Local 261
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.8

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: REC
Health and Dental Benefits: $12,375
Job Code: 3417
Job Family Code: 3400
Organization Group Code: Culture & Recreation
Other Benefits: $6,695

At Recreation and Park Commission, Christopher Baker serves as a Gardener within Agriculture & Horticulture. They work permanent civil service, 0.8 FTE. Their 2024 pay totaled $115,836. Their bargaining unit is Laborers, Local 261.

Jack Calonico

Gardener/Recreation and Park Commission

2025 total comp

$115,321

Sub-department: Agriculture & Horticulture
Organization group: Culture & Recreation
Base pay: $74,477
Overtime: $2,782
Other pay: $1,202
Benefits: $36,860
Total compensation: $115,321
Employment type: Permanent Exempt
Union / bargaining unit: Laborers, Local 261
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1.02

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: REC
Health and Dental Benefits: $19,267
Job Code: 3417
Job Family Code: 3400
Organization Group Code: Culture & Recreation
Other Benefits: $6,025

Jack Calonico works as a Gardener for Recreation and Park Commission within Agriculture & Horticulture. Their status is permanent exempt, 1.02 FTE. Jack earned $115,321 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Laborers, Local 261.

Michael Valle

Gardener/Recreation and Park Commission

2025 total comp

$115,241

Sub-department: Agriculture & Horticulture
Organization group: Culture & Recreation
Base pay: $78,778
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $709
Benefits: $35,755
Total compensation: $115,241
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Laborers, Local 261
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.94

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: REC
Health and Dental Benefits: $18,025
Job Code: 3417
Job Family Code: 3400
Organization Group Code: Culture & Recreation
Other Benefits: $6,134

Michael Valle holds the role of Gardener at Recreation and Park Commission within Agriculture & Horticulture. Their status is permanent civil service, 0.94 FTE. In 2025, their total compensation was $115,241. They are represented by Laborers, Local 261.

Simon Jansuk

Gardener/Recreation and Park Commission

2025 total comp

$114,628

Sub-department: Agriculture & Horticulture
Organization group: Culture & Recreation
Base pay: $78,661
Overtime: $1,675
Other pay: $673
Benefits: $33,618
Total compensation: $114,628
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Laborers, Local 261
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.84

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: REC
Health and Dental Benefits: $15,948
Job Code: 3417
Job Family Code: 3400
Organization Group Code: Culture & Recreation
Other Benefits: $6,012

Simon Jansuk holds the role of Gardener at Recreation and Park Commission within Agriculture & Horticulture. Their status is permanent civil service, 0.84 FTE. In 2025, their total compensation was $114,628. Their bargaining unit is Laborers, Local 261.