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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Civil Engineer,Associate/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Amelia Davison serves as a Civil Engineer,Associate. Their 2024 pay totaled $134,638.
Strategic Advisor 1, Parks and Recreation/Parks and Recreation Department
Rachel Banner works as a Strategic Advisor 1, Parks and Recreation for Parks and Recreation Department. Rachel earned $134,451 in 2024.
Plumber,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
Gregory Mckibben is a Plumber,Senior at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $134,410.
Plumber,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
Joe Zakholy works as a Plumber,Senior for Parks and Recreation Department. Joe earned $134,410 in 2024.
Plumber,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Jerry Wayman Jr serves as a Plumber,Senior. Their 2024 pay totaled $134,410.
Capital Projects Coordinator,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
Colleen Browne is a Capital Projects Coordinator,Senior at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $133,474.
Strategic Advisor 1, General Government/Parks and Recreation Department
Christina Hirsch is a Strategic Advisor 1, General Government at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $133,162.
Strategic Advisor 1, Finance,Budget,And Accounting/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Thavy Pen serves as a Strategic Advisor 1, Finance,Budget,And Accounting. Their 2024 pay totaled $133,162.
Real Property Agent Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
Johnny Barragan holds the role of Real Property Agent Senior at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $133,078.
Strategic Advisor 1, Human Services/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Rolondo Dudley serves as a Strategic Advisor 1, Human Services. Their 2024 pay totaled $132,787.
Strategic Advisor 1, Human Services/Parks and Recreation Department
Lancelot Liu holds the role of Strategic Advisor 1, Human Services at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $132,787.
Strategic Advisor 1, Human Services/Parks and Recreation Department
Sophal Nhem holds the role of Strategic Advisor 1, Human Services at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $132,787.
Metal Fabricator Crew Chief/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Jason Warner serves as a Metal Fabricator Crew Chief. Their 2024 pay totaled $132,787.
Strategic Advisor 1, General Government/Parks and Recreation Department
Danyal Lotfi Chahardeh is a Strategic Advisor 1, General Government at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $131,456.
Management Systems Analyst,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, William Bartram serves as a Management Systems Analyst,Senior. Their 2024 pay totaled $131,435.
Planning and Development Specialist,Senior-Bu/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Monica Haugen serves as a Planning and Development Specialist,Senior-Bu. Their 2024 pay totaled $131,435.
Safety and Health Specialist,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
Sean Hermes works as a Safety and Health Specialist,Senior for Parks and Recreation Department. Sean earned $131,310 in 2024.
Safety and Health Specialist,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
Jacob Schmider is a Safety and Health Specialist,Senior at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $131,310.
Safety and Health Specialist,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
Xavier Stewart is a Safety and Health Specialist,Senior at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $131,310.
Electrician/Parks and Recreation Department
Kraig Knox works as a Electrician for Parks and Recreation Department. Kraig earned $131,019 in 2024.
Electrician/Parks and Recreation Department
Steven Martinez is a Electrician at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $131,019.
Electrician/Parks and Recreation Department
Quang Tran holds the role of Electrician at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $131,019.
Capital Projects Coordinator/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Myles Long serves as a Capital Projects Coordinator. Their 2024 pay totaled $130,894.
Finance Analyst,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
Michelle Davis works as a Finance Analyst,Senior for Parks and Recreation Department. Michelle earned $130,832 in 2024.
Finance Analyst,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
Kim-Lien Pham holds the role of Finance Analyst,Senior at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $130,832.
Drainage and Wastewater Collection Crew Chief/Parks and Recreation Department
Rudy Kollar holds the role of Drainage and Wastewater Collection Crew Chief at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $130,707.
Strategic Advisor 1, Parks and Recreation/Parks and Recreation Department
Darryl Cook works as a Strategic Advisor 1, Parks and Recreation for Parks and Recreation Department. Darryl earned $130,208 in 2024.
Equipment Maintenance Crew Chief/Parks and Recreation Department
Christopher Grady holds the role of Equipment Maintenance Crew Chief at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $130,083.