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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Recreation Center Coordinator/Parks and Recreation Department
Joshua Edwards holds the role of Recreation Center Coordinator at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $109,824.
Arboriculturist/Parks and Recreation Department
Anthony Eggink is a Arboriculturist at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $109,637.
Aquatic Center Coordinator/Parks and Recreation Department
David Belanger is a Aquatic Center Coordinator at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $108,264.
Aquatic Center Coordinator/Parks and Recreation Department
Jenette Budrow works as a Aquatic Center Coordinator for Parks and Recreation Department. Jenette earned $108,264 in 2024.
Aquatic Center Coordinator/Parks and Recreation Department
Ann Busch is a Aquatic Center Coordinator at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $108,264.
Aquatic Center Coordinator/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Angela Eddy serves as a Aquatic Center Coordinator. Their 2024 pay totaled $108,264.
Aquatic Center Coordinator/Parks and Recreation Department
Montrel Jackson is a Aquatic Center Coordinator at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $108,264.
Aquatic Center Coordinator/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Matthew Richardson serves as a Aquatic Center Coordinator. Their 2024 pay totaled $108,264.
Aquatic Center Coordinator/Parks and Recreation Department
Donna Sammons works as a Aquatic Center Coordinator for Parks and Recreation Department. Donna earned $108,264 in 2024.
Aquatic Center Coordinator/Parks and Recreation Department
Wendy Van De Sompele holds the role of Aquatic Center Coordinator at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $108,264.
Aquatic Center Coordinator/Parks and Recreation Department
Caroline Marshall works as a Aquatic Center Coordinator for Parks and Recreation Department. Caroline earned $108,264 in 2024.
Capital Projects Coordinator Assistant/Parks and Recreation Department
Thomas Dunning works as a Capital Projects Coordinator Assistant for Parks and Recreation Department. Thomas earned $108,243 in 2024.
Painter,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
Anthony Andara is a Painter,Senior at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $108,139.
Painter,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
Michael Parks works as a Painter,Senior for Parks and Recreation Department. Michael earned $108,139 in 2024.
Painter,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
Benjamin Stewart works as a Painter,Senior for Parks and Recreation Department. Benjamin earned $108,139 in 2024.
Recreation Center Coordinator,Assistant/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Penny Atwood serves as a Recreation Center Coordinator,Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $107,661.
Recreation Center Coordinator,Assistant/Parks and Recreation Department
Dawn Bennett is a Recreation Center Coordinator,Assistant at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $107,661.
Recreation Center Coordinator,Assistant/Parks and Recreation Department
Richard By is a Recreation Center Coordinator,Assistant at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $107,661.
Recreation Center Coordinator, Assistant/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Mary Byington serves as a Recreation Center Coordinator, Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $107,661.
Recreation Center Coordinator,Assistant/Parks and Recreation Department
Faizah Osayande holds the role of Recreation Center Coordinator,Assistant at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $107,661.
Recreation Center Coordinator,Assistant/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Santos Villarico serves as a Recreation Center Coordinator,Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $107,661.
Recreation Center Coordinator,Assistant/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Xavier Walker serves as a Recreation Center Coordinator,Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $107,661.
Recreation Center Coordinator,Assistant/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Emily Whybra serves as a Recreation Center Coordinator,Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $107,661.
Recreation Center Coordinator,Assistant/Parks and Recreation Department
Heather Wyatt is a Recreation Center Coordinator,Assistant at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $107,661.
Recreation Program Specialist,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
Latrina Dickerson is a Recreation Program Specialist,Senior at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $107,245.
Recreation Program Specialist,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
Matthew Kostle is a Recreation Program Specialist,Senior at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $107,245.
Accountant/Parks and Recreation Department
Marc Balatico Jr works as a Accountant for Parks and Recreation Department. Marc earned $107,037 in 2024.
Accountant/Parks and Recreation Department
Dede Cabacungan is a Accountant at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $107,037.
Accountant/Parks and Recreation Department
Ivy Lo holds the role of Accountant at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $107,037.
Planning and Development Specialist II/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Shabazz Abdulkadir serves as a Planning and Development Specialist II. Their 2024 pay totaled $106,579.
Management Systems Analyst/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Justin Crippen serves as a Management Systems Analyst. Their 2024 pay totaled $106,579.
Planning and Development Specialist I/Parks and Recreation Department
Olivia Reed is a Planning and Development Specialist I at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $106,579.
Management Systems Analyst/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Lori Van Norman serves as a Management Systems Analyst. Their 2024 pay totaled $106,579.
Personnel Specialist/Parks and Recreation Department
Lisette Villa is a Personnel Specialist at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $106,579.
Planning and Development Specialist I/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Paris Yates serves as a Planning and Development Specialist I. Their 2024 pay totaled $106,579.
Management Systems Analyst/Parks and Recreation Department
Lizette Carpenter holds the role of Management Systems Analyst at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $106,579.
Drainage and Wastewater Collection Lead Worker/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Ron White serves as a Drainage and Wastewater Collection Lead Worker. Their 2024 pay totaled $106,413.
Carpenter/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Matthew Beyer serves as a Carpenter. Their 2024 pay totaled $106,330.
Carpenter/Parks and Recreation Department
Charles Borromeo holds the role of Carpenter at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $106,330.
Carpenter/Parks and Recreation Department
Jason Carver works as a Carpenter for Parks and Recreation Department. Jason earned $106,330 in 2024.