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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Counselor/Parks and Recreation Department
Sloane Whitaker is a Counselor at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $104,874.
Counselor/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Marianne Haney serves as a Counselor. Their 2024 pay totaled $104,874.
Parks Concessions Coordinator/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Kristi Beckmann serves as a Parks Concessions Coordinator. Their 2024 pay totaled $104,686.
Parks Concessions Coordinator/Parks and Recreation Department
Ben Burtzos holds the role of Parks Concessions Coordinator at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $104,686.
Plant Ecologist/Parks and Recreation Department
Eric Sterner works as a Plant Ecologist for Parks and Recreation Department. Eric earned $104,686 in 2024.
Recreation Center Coordinator,Assistant/Parks and Recreation Department
Carmen Lau-Woo is a Recreation Center Coordinator,Assistant at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $103,646.
Recreation Center Coordinator,Assistant/Parks and Recreation Department
Karyn Leung holds the role of Recreation Center Coordinator,Assistant at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $103,646.
Recreation Center Coordinator,Assistant/Parks and Recreation Department
Beatrix Magsarili is a Recreation Center Coordinator,Assistant at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $103,646.
Recreation Center Coordinator,Assistant/Parks and Recreation Department
Heather Nguyen holds the role of Recreation Center Coordinator,Assistant at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $103,646.
Recreation Center Coordinator,Assistant/Parks and Recreation Department
Julie Nguyen works as a Recreation Center Coordinator,Assistant for Parks and Recreation Department. Julie earned $103,646 in 2024.
Recreation Center Coordinator,Assistant/Parks and Recreation Department
Bethany Woolsey works as a Recreation Center Coordinator,Assistant for Parks and Recreation Department. Bethany earned $103,646 in 2024.
Recreation Center Coordinator,Assistant/Parks and Recreation Department
Katrina Keller is a Recreation Center Coordinator,Assistant at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $103,646.
Painter/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Zbigniew Kaminski serves as a Painter. Their 2024 pay totaled $103,438.
Painter/Parks and Recreation Department
Marian Baginski is a Painter at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $103,438.
Painter/Parks and Recreation Department
Kevin King Ii holds the role of Painter at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $103,438.
Painter/Parks and Recreation Department
Ablie Leigh works as a Painter for Parks and Recreation Department. Ablie earned $103,438 in 2024.
Painter/Parks and Recreation Department
Allison Maas works as a Painter for Parks and Recreation Department. Allison earned $103,438 in 2024.
Painter/Parks and Recreation Department
Shane Youngblood is a Painter at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $103,438.
Painter/Parks and Recreation Department
Steve Adams holds the role of Painter at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $103,438.
Painter/Parks and Recreation Department
Daniel Ocampo is a Painter at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $103,438.
Painter/Parks and Recreation Department
Christopher Ajeto is a Painter at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $103,438.
Recreation Program Specialist,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
Hannah White works as a Recreation Program Specialist,Senior for Parks and Recreation Department. Hannah earned $103,376 in 2024.
Planning and Development Specialist I/Parks and Recreation Department
Stewart Bowerman holds the role of Planning and Development Specialist I at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $102,440.
Personnel Specialist,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
Edgar Ronquillo is a Personnel Specialist,Senior at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $102,440.
Management Systems Analyst/Parks and Recreation Department
Richard Zhu holds the role of Management Systems Analyst at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $102,440.
Planning and Development Specialist I/Parks and Recreation Department
Camille Barrat holds the role of Planning and Development Specialist I at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $102,440.
Public Relations Specialist, Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Kasey Smith serves as a Public Relations Specialist, Senior. Their 2024 pay totaled $102,440.
Public Education Program Specialist/Parks and Recreation Department
Nicole Parish-Andrews holds the role of Public Education Program Specialist at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $102,232.
Recreation Program Specialist/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Gerald Seminatore serves as a Recreation Program Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $101,296.
Construction and Repair Crew Chief/Parks and Recreation Department
Amir Williams is a Construction and Repair Crew Chief at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $101,254.
Construction and Repair Crew Chief/Parks and Recreation Department
Toso Autagavaia is a Construction and Repair Crew Chief at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $101,254.
Volunteer Programs Coordinator/Parks and Recreation Department
Naseri Kitiona holds the role of Volunteer Programs Coordinator at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $101,171.
Volunteer Programs Coordinator/Parks and Recreation Department
Jennifer Romo works as a Volunteer Programs Coordinator for Parks and Recreation Department. Jennifer earned $101,171 in 2024.
Management Systems Analyst,Assistant/Parks and Recreation Department
Brian Bermudez is a Management Systems Analyst,Assistant at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $100,485.
Administrative Staff Assistant/Parks and Recreation Department
Jacob Nguyen is a Administrative Staff Assistant at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $100,485.
Management Systems Analyst,Assistant/Parks and Recreation Department
Courtney Carvajal is a Management Systems Analyst,Assistant at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $100,485.
Administrative Staff Assistant/Parks and Recreation Department
Colleen Hackett holds the role of Administrative Staff Assistant at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $100,485.
Management Systems Analyst,Assistant/Parks and Recreation Department
Jason Tooley works as a Management Systems Analyst,Assistant for Parks and Recreation Department. Jason earned $100,485 in 2024.
Park Ranger Supervisor/Parks and Recreation Department
Jordan Sorensen holds the role of Park Ranger Supervisor at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $100,381.
Recreation Center Coordinator,Assistant/Parks and Recreation Department
Hanan Gumale is a Recreation Center Coordinator,Assistant at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $99,986.