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

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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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Alvaro Mendoza

Gardener/Recreation and Park Commission

2025 total comp

$155,281

Sub-department: Agriculture & Horticulture
Organization group: Culture & Recreation
Base pay: $94,946
Overtime: $9,445
Other pay: $7,980
Benefits: $42,909
Total compensation: $155,281
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Laborers, Local 261
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1.06

Source-specific fields

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: $8,623

Alvaro Mendoza works as a Gardener for Recreation and Park Commission within Agriculture & Horticulture. Their status is permanent civil service, 1.06 FTE. Alvaro earned $155,281 in 2025. They are represented by Laborers, Local 261.

Elizabeth Hui

Gardener/Recreation and Park Commission

2025 total comp

$153,039

Sub-department: Agriculture & Horticulture
Organization group: Culture & Recreation
Base pay: $94,946
Overtime: $10,150
Other pay: $5,523
Benefits: $42,420
Total compensation: $153,039
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Laborers, Local 261
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1.06

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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: $8,485

Elizabeth Hui works as a Gardener for Recreation and Park Commission within Agriculture & Horticulture. Their status is permanent civil service, 1.06 FTE. Elizabeth earned $153,039 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Laborers, Local 261.

David Perez

Gardener/Recreation and Park Commission

2025 total comp

$151,886

Sub-department: Agriculture & Horticulture
Organization group: Culture & Recreation
Base pay: $94,946
Overtime: $10,897
Other pay: $3,931
Benefits: $42,111
Total compensation: $151,886
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Laborers, Local 261
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1.07

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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: $8,418

David Perez holds the role of Gardener at Recreation and Park Commission within Agriculture & Horticulture. Their status is permanent civil service, 1.07 FTE. In 2025, their total compensation was $151,886. Their bargaining unit is Laborers, Local 261.

Edwin Quintana

Gardener/Recreation and Park Commission

2025 total comp

$150,317

Sub-department: Agriculture & Horticulture
Organization group: Culture & Recreation
Base pay: $94,946
Overtime: $526
Other pay: $12,253
Benefits: $42,592
Total compensation: $150,317
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: $8,263

Edwin Quintana is a Gardener at Recreation and Park Commission within Agriculture & Horticulture. They work permanent civil service. 2025 total compensation came to $150,317. They are represented by Laborers, Local 261.

Benjamin Strobridge

Gardener/Recreation and Park Commission

2025 total comp

$149,938

Sub-department: Agriculture & Horticulture
Organization group: Culture & Recreation
Base pay: $94,939
Overtime: $3,919
Other pay: $9,050
Benefits: $42,030
Total compensation: $149,938
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: $8,289

At Recreation and Park Commission, Benjamin Strobridge serves as a Gardener within Agriculture & Horticulture. They work permanent civil service, 1.02 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $149,938. Union affiliation: Laborers, Local 261.

Laura Mendez

Gardener/Recreation and Park Commission

2025 total comp

$149,456

Sub-department: Agriculture & Horticulture
Organization group: Culture & Recreation
Base pay: $94,946
Overtime: $7,603
Other pay: $4,921
Benefits: $41,985
Total compensation: $149,456
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Laborers, Local 261
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1.05

Source-specific fields

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: $8,032

Laura Mendez holds the role of Gardener at Recreation and Park Commission within Agriculture & Horticulture. Their status is permanent civil service, 1.05 FTE. In 2025, their total compensation was $149,456. Union affiliation: Laborers, Local 261.

Jose Majano

Gardener/Recreation and Park Commission

2025 total comp

$149,138

Sub-department: Agriculture & Horticulture
Organization group: Culture & Recreation
Base pay: $94,946
Overtime: $6,761
Other pay: $5,502
Benefits: $41,928
Total compensation: $149,138
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Laborers, Local 261
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1.04

Source-specific fields

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: $8,010

At Recreation and Park Commission, Jose Majano serves as a Gardener within Agriculture & Horticulture. They work permanent civil service, 1.04 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $149,138. Their bargaining unit is Laborers, Local 261.

Mark Lujan

Gardener/Recreation and Park Commission

2025 total comp

$149,092

Sub-department: Agriculture & Horticulture
Organization group: Culture & Recreation
Base pay: $94,946
Overtime: $7,014
Other pay: $5,096
Benefits: $42,036
Total compensation: $149,092
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Laborers, Local 261
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1.05

Source-specific fields

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: $8,168

Mark Lujan works as a Gardener for Recreation and Park Commission within Agriculture & Horticulture. Their status is permanent civil service, 1.05 FTE. Mark earned $149,092 in 2025. They are represented by Laborers, Local 261.

Brendan O'Keefe

Gardener/Recreation and Park Commission

2025 total comp

$148,660

Sub-department: Agriculture & Horticulture
Organization group: Culture & Recreation
Base pay: $95,706
Overtime: $6,428
Other pay: $4,446
Benefits: $42,080
Total compensation: $148,660
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Laborers, Local 261
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1.04

Source-specific fields

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: $8,192

Brendan O'Keefe is a Gardener at Recreation and Park Commission within Agriculture & Horticulture. They work permanent civil service, 1.04 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $148,660. They are represented by Laborers, Local 261.

Shaye Farwell-Sartin

Gardener/Recreation and Park Commission

2025 total comp

$148,144

Sub-department: Agriculture & Horticulture
Organization group: Culture & Recreation
Base pay: $94,946
Overtime: $1,772
Other pay: $8,901
Benefits: $42,526
Total compensation: $148,144
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Laborers, Local 261
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1.01

Source-specific fields

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: $8,106

Shaye Farwell-Sartin holds the role of Gardener at Recreation and Park Commission within Agriculture & Horticulture. Their status is permanent civil service, 1.01 FTE. In 2025, their total compensation was $148,144. They are represented by Laborers, Local 261.

Yianni Gogonas

Gardener/Recreation and Park Commission

2025 total comp

$148,087

Sub-department: Agriculture & Horticulture
Organization group: Culture & Recreation
Base pay: $94,939
Overtime: $8,807
Other pay: $2,721
Benefits: $41,620
Total compensation: $148,087
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Laborers, Local 261
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1.06

Source-specific fields

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: $8,103

Yianni Gogonas holds the role of Gardener at Recreation and Park Commission within Agriculture & Horticulture. Their status is permanent civil service, 1.06 FTE. In 2025, their total compensation was $148,087. Union affiliation: Laborers, Local 261.

Eoghan Hurley

Gardener/Recreation and Park Commission

2025 total comp

$147,827

Sub-department: Agriculture & Horticulture
Organization group: Culture & Recreation
Base pay: $94,946
Overtime: $8,364
Other pay: $2,853
Benefits: $41,664
Total compensation: $147,827
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Laborers, Local 261
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1.06

Source-specific fields

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: $8,140

Eoghan Hurley holds the role of Gardener at Recreation and Park Commission within Agriculture & Horticulture. Their status is permanent civil service, 1.06 FTE. In 2025, their total compensation was $147,827. Their bargaining unit is Laborers, Local 261.

Michael Logan

Gardener/Recreation and Park Commission

2025 total comp

$147,639

Sub-department: Agriculture & Horticulture
Organization group: Culture & Recreation
Base pay: $94,946
Overtime: $10,400
Other pay: $901
Benefits: $41,391
Total compensation: $147,639
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Laborers, Local 261
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1.08

Source-specific fields

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: $8,157

Michael Logan works as a Gardener for Recreation and Park Commission within Agriculture & Horticulture. Their status is permanent civil service, 1.08 FTE. Michael earned $147,639 in 2025. They are represented by Laborers, Local 261.

Cesar Montalvo

Gardener/Recreation and Park Commission

2025 total comp

$147,572

Sub-department: Agriculture & Horticulture
Organization group: Culture & Recreation
Base pay: $94,946
Overtime: $7,407
Other pay: $4,059
Benefits: $41,160
Total compensation: $147,572
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Laborers, Local 261
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1.05

Source-specific fields

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: $7,926

At Recreation and Park Commission, Cesar Montalvo serves as a Gardener within Agriculture & Horticulture. They work permanent civil service, 1.05 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $147,572. They are represented by Laborers, Local 261.

Dexter Bruce

Gardener/Recreation and Park Commission

2025 total comp

$147,560

Sub-department: Agriculture & Horticulture
Organization group: Culture & Recreation
Base pay: $94,946
Overtime: $8,660
Other pay: $2,720
Benefits: $41,234
Total compensation: $147,560
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Laborers, Local 261
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1.06

Source-specific fields

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: $7,718

Dexter Bruce works as a Gardener for Recreation and Park Commission within Agriculture & Horticulture. Their status is permanent civil service, 1.06 FTE. Dexter earned $147,560 in 2025. Union affiliation: Laborers, Local 261.

Mark Morris

Gardener/Recreation and Park Commission

2025 total comp

$147,518

Sub-department: Agriculture & Horticulture
Organization group: Culture & Recreation
Base pay: $94,946
Overtime: $9,454
Other pay: $1,710
Benefits: $41,407
Total compensation: $147,518
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Laborers, Local 261
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1.07

Source-specific fields

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: $7,927

At Recreation and Park Commission, Mark Morris serves as a Gardener within Agriculture & Horticulture. They work permanent civil service, 1.07 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $147,518. Their bargaining unit is Laborers, Local 261.