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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Andrew Sharkey

Park Section Supervisor/Recreation and Park Commission

2025 total comp

$171,753

Sub-department: Agriculture & Horticulture
Organization group: Culture & Recreation
Base pay: $117,634
Overtime: $4,671
Other pay: $3,255
Benefits: $46,193
Total compensation: $171,753
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Laborers, Local 261
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: $19,267
Job Code: 3422
Job Family Code: 3400
Organization Group Code: Culture & Recreation
Other Benefits: $9,627

Andrew Sharkey holds the role of Park Section Supervisor at Recreation and Park Commission within Agriculture & Horticulture. Their status is permanent civil service, 1.03 FTE. In 2025, their total compensation was $171,753. They are represented by Laborers, Local 261.

Dell Farinas

Head Park Ranger/Recreation and Park Commission

2025 total comp

$171,567

Sub-department: Protection & Apprehension
Organization group: Culture & Recreation
Base pay: $117,773
Overtime: $5,883
Other pay: $996
Benefits: $46,914
Total compensation: $171,567
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: $19,920
Job Code: 8210
Job Family Code: 8200
Organization Group Code: Culture & Recreation
Other Benefits: $9,526

Dell Farinas is a Head Park Ranger at Recreation and Park Commission within Protection & Apprehension. They work permanent civil service, 1.03 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $171,567. Union affiliation: SEIU, Local 1021, Misc.

Matthew Webster

Truck Driver/Recreation and Park Commission

2025 total comp

$171,199

Sub-department: Journeyman Trade
Organization group: Culture & Recreation
Base pay: $105,461
Overtime: $7,489
Other pay: $12,082
Benefits: $46,167
Total compensation: $171,199
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Teamsters, Local 853
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.93

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: REC
Health and Dental Benefits: $19,228
Job Code: 7355
Job Family Code: 7300
Organization Group Code: Culture & Recreation
Other Benefits: $9,679

Matthew Webster works as a Truck Driver for Recreation and Park Commission within Journeyman Trade. Their status is permanent civil service, 0.93 FTE. Matthew earned $171,199 in 2025. They are represented by Teamsters, Local 853.

Michele Wickersham

Recreation Supervisor/Recreation and Park Commission

2025 total comp

$171,168

Sub-department: Recreation
Organization group: Culture & Recreation
Base pay: $124,374
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $39
Benefits: $46,755
Total compensation: $171,168
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: SEIU, Local 1021, Misc
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: $19,953
Job Code: 3289
Job Family Code: 3200
Organization Group Code: Culture & Recreation
Other Benefits: $8,506

Michele Wickersham holds the role of Recreation Supervisor at Recreation and Park Commission within Recreation. Their status is permanent civil service. In 2025, their total compensation was $171,168. They are represented by SEIU, Local 1021, Misc.

Christa Irwin

Park Section Supervisor/Recreation and Park Commission

2024 total comp

$171,142

Sub-department: Agriculture & Horticulture
Organization group: Culture & Recreation
Base pay: $105,893
Overtime: $3,864
Other pay: $18,461
Benefits: $42,925
Total compensation: $171,142
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Laborers, Local 261
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.97

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: REC
Health and Dental Benefits: $16,843
Job Code: 3422
Job Family Code: 3400
Organization Group Code: Culture & Recreation
Other Benefits: $9,783

Christa Irwin holds the role of Park Section Supervisor at Recreation and Park Commission within Agriculture & Horticulture. Their status is permanent civil service, 0.97 FTE. In 2024, their total compensation was $171,142. Union affiliation: Laborers, Local 261.

Timothy Garren

Carpenter/Recreation and Park Commission

2025 total comp

$171,120

Sub-department: Journeyman Trade
Organization group: Culture & Recreation
Base pay: $121,582
Overtime: $233
Other pay: $1,440
Benefits: $47,865
Total compensation: $171,120
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Carpenters, Local 22
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: $20,672
Job Code: 7344
Job Family Code: 7300
Organization Group Code: Culture & Recreation
Other Benefits: $9,110

Timothy Garren holds the role of Carpenter at Recreation and Park Commission within Journeyman Trade. Their status is permanent civil service, 0.96 FTE. In 2025, their total compensation was $171,120. Their bargaining unit is Carpenters, Local 22.

Andrew Stone

Park Section Supervisor/Recreation and Park Commission

2025 total comp

$170,943

Sub-department: Agriculture & Horticulture
Organization group: Culture & Recreation
Base pay: $117,634
Overtime: $6,166
Other pay: $904
Benefits: $46,239
Total compensation: $170,943
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: 3422
Job Family Code: 3400
Organization Group Code: Culture & Recreation
Other Benefits: $9,540

Andrew Stone works as a Park Section Supervisor for Recreation and Park Commission within Agriculture & Horticulture. Their status is permanent civil service, 1.04 FTE. Andrew earned $170,943 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Laborers, Local 261.

Steven Guastucci

Arborist Technician/Recreation and Park Commission

2025 total comp

$170,777

Sub-department: Agriculture & Horticulture
Organization group: Culture & Recreation
Base pay: $117,946
Overtime: $1,631
Other pay: $4,923
Benefits: $46,278
Total compensation: $170,777
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: 3434
Job Family Code: 3400
Organization Group Code: Culture & Recreation
Other Benefits: $9,483

Steven Guastucci holds the role of Arborist Technician at Recreation and Park Commission within Agriculture & Horticulture. Their status is permanent civil service, 1.01 FTE. In 2025, their total compensation was $170,777. Union affiliation: Laborers, Local 261.

Gabrielle Gaudet

Park Section Supervisor/Recreation and Park Commission

2025 total comp

$169,983

Sub-department: Agriculture & Horticulture
Organization group: Culture & Recreation
Base pay: $117,863
Overtime: $5,008
Other pay: $1,026
Benefits: $46,087
Total compensation: $169,983
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Laborers, Local 261
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: $19,267
Job Code: 3422
Job Family Code: 3400
Organization Group Code: Culture & Recreation
Other Benefits: $9,488

Gabrielle Gaudet is a Park Section Supervisor at Recreation and Park Commission within Agriculture & Horticulture. They work permanent civil service, 1.03 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $169,983. They are represented by Laborers, Local 261.

Timothy Tyson

Park Section Supervisor/Recreation and Park Commission

2025 total comp

$169,687

Sub-department: Agriculture & Horticulture
Organization group: Culture & Recreation
Base pay: $117,634
Overtime: $4,458
Other pay: $939
Benefits: $46,657
Total compensation: $169,687
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: 3422
Job Family Code: 3400
Organization Group Code: Culture & Recreation
Other Benefits: $10,090

Timothy Tyson works as a Park Section Supervisor for Recreation and Park Commission within Agriculture & Horticulture. Their status is permanent civil service, 1.02 FTE. Timothy earned $169,687 in 2025. Union affiliation: Laborers, Local 261.

Eric Thompson

Park Section Supervisor/Recreation and Park Commission

2025 total comp

$169,435

Sub-department: Agriculture & Horticulture
Organization group: Culture & Recreation
Base pay: $108,063
Overtime: $13,216
Other pay: $3,660
Benefits: $44,496
Total compensation: $169,435
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: 3422
Job Family Code: 3400
Organization Group Code: Culture & Recreation
Other Benefits: $9,353

Eric Thompson is a Park Section Supervisor at Recreation and Park Commission within Agriculture & Horticulture. They work permanent civil service, 1.08 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $169,435. They are represented by Laborers, Local 261.

Cindy Chau

Pr Payroll & Personnel Clerk/Recreation and Park Commission

2025 total comp

$169,341

Sub-department: Payroll, Billing & Accounting
Organization group: Culture & Recreation
Base pay: $120,231
Overtime: $773
Other pay: $1,040
Benefits: $47,297
Total compensation: $169,341
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: SEIU, Local 1021, Misc
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: $19,953
Job Code: 1224
Job Family Code: 1600
Organization Group Code: Culture & Recreation
Other Benefits: $9,510

Cindy Chau is a Pr Payroll & Personnel Clerk at Recreation and Park Commission within Payroll, Billing & Accounting. They work permanent civil service. 2025 total compensation came to $169,341. Their bargaining unit is SEIU, Local 1021, Misc.

Thomas Anderson

Marina Associate Manager/Recreation and Park Commission

2025 total comp

$169,328

Sub-department: Management
Organization group: Culture & Recreation
Base pay: $110,617
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $58,711
Total compensation: $169,328
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Municipal Exec Assoc, Misc
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: $34,024
Job Code: 3233
Job Family Code: 0900
Organization Group Code: Culture & Recreation
Other Benefits: $8,421

At Recreation and Park Commission, Thomas Anderson serves as a Marina Associate Manager within Management. They work permanent civil service. Their 2025 pay totaled $169,328. Union affiliation: Municipal Exec Assoc, Misc.