City and County of San Francisco / Recreation and Park Commission

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Recreation and Park Commission

Source file: City and County of San Francisco — Employee Compensation / ingested Jun 17, 2026

The Recreation and Park Commission protects natural resources and the environment — conservation, parks and wildlife, and environmental regulation.

In 2025, this agency had 2,087 employees with median total compensation of $25,251; the highest distinct record was $468,376.

Year: 2025
Total payroll: $153.5M
Employees: 2,087
Median total: $25,251
Highest record: $468,376

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$18$253,543+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 2,087 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($25,251) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $51,000 (69%)
Overtime — $1,717 (2%)
Other — $1,388 (2%)
Benefits — $19,427 (26%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$2,532

$6,283

$25,251

$136,513

$179,212

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $179,212 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $2,532. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Recreation Leader

477 · $8,644

Gardener

242 · $136,351

Public Service Trainee

212 · $3,413

Custodian

125 · $112,222

Camp Assistant

118 · $7,567

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

Year over year

How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 2 published years.

Year	Total payroll	Employees	Median pay
2024	$152.5M —	2,242 —	$20,003 —
2025	$153.5M ▲ 0.6%	2,087 ▼ 6.9%	$25,251 ▲ 26.2%

Compare

Similar departments

Departments elsewhere with the most similar mix of roles — a proxy for the same kind of agency, matched by workforce composition rather than name. Pay is not cost-of-living adjusted.

Par Community Center Drop-In Activitie Metro Nashville59% match
Memphis Parks City of Memphis44% match
R&P-Recreation (004) City of Baltimore37% match

Record list

Employees

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Steven Kong

Park Ranger/Recreation and Park Commission

2025 total comp

$150,132

Sub-department: Protection & Apprehension
Organization group: Culture & Recreation
Base pay: $95,077
Overtime: $12,428
Other pay: $835
Benefits: $41,792
Total compensation: $150,132
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: SEIU, Local 1021, Misc
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: $19,931
Job Code: 8208
Job Family Code: 8200
Organization Group Code: Culture & Recreation
Other Benefits: $7,756

At Recreation and Park Commission, Steven Kong serves as a Park Ranger within Protection & Apprehension. They work permanent civil service, 1.08 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $150,132. Their bargaining unit is SEIU, Local 1021, Misc.

Sanjana Appachu

Arch/Landscp Architectrii/Recreation and Park Commission

2025 total comp

$150,076

Sub-department: Professional Engineering
Organization group: Culture & Recreation
Base pay: $111,865
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $38,211
Total compensation: $150,076
Employment type: Permanent Exempt
Union / bargaining unit: Prof & Tech Eng, Local 21
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: REC
Health and Dental Benefits: $19,546
Job Code: 5261
Job Family Code: 5200
Organization Group Code: Culture & Recreation
Other Benefits: $2,217

Sanjana Appachu holds the role of Arch/Landscp Architectrii at Recreation and Park Commission within Professional Engineering. Their status is permanent exempt. In 2025, their total compensation was $150,076. They are represented by Prof & Tech Eng, Local 21.

Jose Mitra

Park Ranger/Recreation and Park Commission

2025 total comp

$150,029

Sub-department: Protection & Apprehension
Organization group: Culture & Recreation
Base pay: $85,618
Overtime: $16,947
Other pay: $7,820
Benefits: $39,644
Total compensation: $150,029
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: SEIU, Local 1021, Misc
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1.03

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: REC
Health and Dental Benefits: $17,955
Job Code: 8208
Job Family Code: 8200
Organization Group Code: Culture & Recreation
Other Benefits: $7,940

Jose Mitra is a Park Ranger at Recreation and Park Commission within Protection & Apprehension. They work permanent civil service, 1.03 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $150,029. They are represented by SEIU, Local 1021, Misc.

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

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: $8,289

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.

Phillip O'Donnell

Custodial Supervisor/Recreation and Park Commission

2025 total comp

$149,407

Sub-department: Housekeeping & Laundry
Organization group: Culture & Recreation
Base pay: $98,453
Overtime: $6,646
Other pay: $1,419
Benefits: $42,889
Total compensation: $149,407
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: SEIU, Local 1021, Misc
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: $19,953
Job Code: 2718
Job Family Code: 2700
Organization Group Code: Culture & Recreation
Other Benefits: $8,249

Phillip O'Donnell works as a Custodial Supervisor for Recreation and Park Commission within Housekeeping & Laundry. Their status is permanent civil service, 1.04 FTE. Phillip earned $149,407 in 2025. They are represented by SEIU, Local 1021, Misc.

Brenda Cartagena

Volunteer/Outreach Coordinator/Recreation and Park Commission

2025 total comp

$149,328

Sub-department: Park & Zoo
Organization group: Culture & Recreation
Base pay: $106,481
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $191
Benefits: $42,655
Total compensation: $149,328
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Prof & Tech Eng, Local 21
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.96

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: REC
Health and Dental Benefits: $18,846
Job Code: 3374
Job Family Code: 3300
Organization Group Code: Culture & Recreation
Other Benefits: $8,145

Brenda Cartagena is a Volunteer/Outreach Coordinator at Recreation and Park Commission within Park & Zoo. They work permanent civil service, 0.96 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $149,328. Their bargaining unit is Prof & Tech Eng, Local 21.

Amanda Barrows

Park Ranger/Recreation and Park Commission

2025 total comp

$149,287

Sub-department: Protection & Apprehension
Organization group: Culture & Recreation
Base pay: $95,206
Overtime: $11,309
Other pay: $719
Benefits: $42,052
Total compensation: $149,287
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: SEIU, Local 1021, Misc
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: $19,650
Job Code: 8208
Job Family Code: 8200
Organization Group Code: Culture & Recreation
Other Benefits: $8,297

At Recreation and Park Commission, Amanda Barrows serves as a Park Ranger within Protection & Apprehension. They work permanent civil service, 1.06 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $149,287. Their bargaining unit is SEIU, Local 1021, Misc.

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.

Dan Ngo

Aquatics Facility Supervisor/Recreation and Park Commission

2025 total comp

$149,117

Sub-department: Recreation
Organization group: Culture & Recreation
Base pay: $105,488
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $176
Benefits: $43,453
Total compensation: $149,117
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: SEIU, Local 1021, Misc
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.99

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: REC
Health and Dental Benefits: $19,814
Job Code: 3215
Job Family Code: 3200
Organization Group Code: Culture & Recreation
Other Benefits: $8,103

Dan Ngo works as a Aquatics Facility Supervisor for Recreation and Park Commission within Recreation. Their status is permanent civil service, 0.99 FTE. Dan earned $149,117 in 2025. They are represented by SEIU, Local 1021, Misc.

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.

Janet Spellmann

Nursery Specialist/Recreation and Park Commission

2025 total comp

$148,539

Sub-department: Agriculture & Horticulture
Organization group: Culture & Recreation
Base pay: $84,572
Overtime: $1,725
Other pay: $26,373
Benefits: $35,869
Total compensation: $148,539
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Laborers, Local 261
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.77

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: REC
Health and Dental Benefits: $14,598
Job Code: 3428
Job Family Code: 3400
Organization Group Code: Culture & Recreation
Other Benefits: $8,703

At Recreation and Park Commission, Janet Spellmann serves as a Nursery Specialist within Agriculture & Horticulture. They work permanent civil service, 0.77 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $148,539. Union affiliation: Laborers, Local 261.

Yanhong Tan

Custodial Supervisor/Recreation and Park Commission

2025 total comp

$148,537

Sub-department: Housekeeping & Laundry
Organization group: Culture & Recreation
Base pay: $98,446
Overtime: $6,557
Other pay: $801
Benefits: $42,734
Total compensation: $148,537
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: SEIU, Local 1021, Misc
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: $19,953
Job Code: 2718
Job Family Code: 2700
Organization Group Code: Culture & Recreation
Other Benefits: $8,184

At Recreation and Park Commission, Yanhong Tan serves as a Custodial Supervisor within Housekeeping & Laundry. They work permanent civil service, 1.04 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $148,537. They are represented by SEIU, Local 1021, Misc.

Lydia Zaverukha

Senior Administrative Analyst/Recreation and Park Commission

2024 total comp

$148,153

Sub-department: Budget, Admn & Stats Analysis
Organization group: Culture & Recreation
Base pay: $101,410
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,017
Benefits: $41,727
Total compensation: $148,153
Employment type: Temporary Exempt
Union / bargaining unit: Prof & Tech Eng, Local 21
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.56

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: REC
Health and Dental Benefits: $17,424
Job Code: 1823
Job Family Code: 1800
Organization Group Code: Culture & Recreation
Other Benefits: $8,889

Lydia Zaverukha works as a Senior Administrative Analyst for Recreation and Park Commission within Budget, Admn & Stats Analysis. Their status is temporary exempt, 0.56 FTE. Lydia earned $148,153 in 2024. Union affiliation: Prof & Tech Eng, Local 21.

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.