City of Seattle / 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 2024, this agency had 1,970 employees with median total compensation of $71,386; the highest distinct record was $319,696.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2024 total compensation is spread across the 1,970 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($71,386) — 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 $125,258 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $55,994. 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.
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Record list
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Executive 4/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Anthony Diaz serves as a Executive 4. Their 2024 pay totaled $319,696.
Executive 3/Parks and Recreation Department
Michele Finnegan works as a Executive 3 for Parks and Recreation Department. Michele earned $247,874 in 2024.
Executive 2/Parks and Recreation Department
Dalisay Catague works as a Executive 2 for Parks and Recreation Department. Dalisay earned $229,528 in 2024.
Executive 2/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Andrew Sheffer serves as a Executive 2. Their 2024 pay totaled $229,507.
Executive 2/Parks and Recreation Department
Desiree Tabares works as a Executive 2 for Parks and Recreation Department. Desiree earned $229,507 in 2024.
Executive 2/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Paul Jackson Jr serves as a Executive 2. Their 2024 pay totaled $224,806.
Executive 2/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Carson Jones serves as a Executive 2. Their 2024 pay totaled $219,877.
Executive 2/Parks and Recreation Department
Jessica Murphy is a Executive 2 at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $215,488.
Executive 2/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Hazel Bhang Barnett serves as a Executive 2. Their 2024 pay totaled $213,491.
Executive 2/Parks and Recreation Department
Aphrodyi Antoine holds the role of Executive 2 at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $200,408.
Manager 3, Engineering and Plans Review/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Michael Schwindeller serves as a Manager 3, Engineering and Plans Review. Their 2024 pay totaled $193,107.
Manager 3, Parks and Recreation/Parks and Recreation Department
Markeith Blackshire works as a Manager 3, Parks and Recreation for Parks and Recreation Department. Markeith earned $193,107 in 2024.
Strategic Advisor 3, Exempt/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Christa Valles serves as a Strategic Advisor 3, Exempt. Their 2024 pay totaled $193,107.
Manager 3, Engineering and Plans Review/Parks and Recreation Department
Kim Baldwin is a Manager 3, Engineering and Plans Review at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $193,107.
Manager 3, Property & Facility Management/Parks and Recreation Department
Charles Ng holds the role of Manager 3, Property & Facility Management at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $192,566.
Manager 3, Parks and Recreation/Parks and Recreation Department
Patrick Merriam is a Manager 3, Parks and Recreation at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $192,566.
Manager 3, General Government/Parks and Recreation Department
Kelli Koontz works as a Manager 3, General Government for Parks and Recreation Department. Kelli earned $190,362 in 2024.
Surveyor,Chief/Parks and Recreation Department
Thomas Barger holds the role of Surveyor,Chief at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $183,747.
Manager 3, Parks and Recreation/Parks and Recreation Department
Tianna Scott is a Manager 3, Parks and Recreation at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $183,539.
Manager 3, Finance, Budget, and Accounting/Parks and Recreation Department
Iris Huang works as a Manager 3, Finance, Budget, and Accounting for Parks and Recreation Department. Iris earned $183,352 in 2024.
Manager 3, Finance, Budget, and Accounting/Parks and Recreation Department
Amy Williams is a Manager 3, Finance, Budget, and Accounting at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $183,352.
Civil Engineer,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Eduardo Aban serves as a Civil Engineer,Senior. Their 2024 pay totaled $181,605.
Manager 3, Parks and Recreation/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Jon Jainga serves as a Manager 3, Parks and Recreation. Their 2024 pay totaled $180,648.
Architect,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Magdalena Hogness serves as a Architect,Senior. Their 2024 pay totaled $178,006.
Architect,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
Redi Karameto works as a Architect,Senior for Parks and Recreation Department. Redi earned $178,006 in 2024.
Landscape Architect,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
Mei-Shiou Lin works as a Landscape Architect,Senior for Parks and Recreation Department. Mei-Shiou earned $177,986 in 2024.
Landscape Architect,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
David Bader works as a Landscape Architect,Senior for Parks and Recreation Department. David earned $177,986 in 2024.
Landscape Architect,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Shwu-Jen Hwang serves as a Landscape Architect,Senior. Their 2024 pay totaled $177,986.
Landscape Architect,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
Amy Lindemuth is a Landscape Architect,Senior at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $177,986.
Manager 3, General Government/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Stephanie Shelton serves as a Manager 3, General Government. Their 2024 pay totaled $177,382.
Manager 3, Exempt/Parks and Recreation Department
Alexander Vaughn is a Manager 3, Exempt at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $176,800.
Manager 3, Engineering and Plans Review/Parks and Recreation Department
Leigh Hindenlang works as a Manager 3, Engineering and Plans Review for Parks and Recreation Department. Leigh earned $175,926 in 2024.
Manager 3, Parks and Recreation/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Michael Plympton serves as a Manager 3, Parks and Recreation. Their 2024 pay totaled $174,803.
Strategic Advisor 2, Exempt/Parks and Recreation Department
Donna Waters works as a Strategic Advisor 2, Exempt for Parks and Recreation Department. Donna earned $174,450 in 2024.
Manager 2, Engineering and Plans Review/Parks and Recreation Department
Andrew Mcconnico is a Manager 2, Engineering and Plans Review at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $174,138.
Landscape Architect,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
Stephanie Hammer works as a Landscape Architect,Senior for Parks and Recreation Department. Stephanie earned $171,475 in 2024.
Strategic Advisor 3, Engineering and Plans Review/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, David Graves serves as a Strategic Advisor 3, Engineering and Plans Review. Their 2024 pay totaled $167,627.
Strategic Advisor 2, Finance,Budget,And Accounting/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Oliver Bazinet serves as a Strategic Advisor 2, Finance,Budget,And Accounting. Their 2024 pay totaled $167,565.
Strategic Advisor 2, Finance,Budget,And Accounting/Parks and Recreation Department
Gerald Asp works as a Strategic Advisor 2, Finance,Budget,And Accounting for Parks and Recreation Department. Gerald earned $167,170 in 2024.
Manager 2, Engineering and Plans Review/Parks and Recreation Department
Shelly Smith holds the role of Manager 2, Engineering and Plans Review at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $165,110.