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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Manager 2, General Government/Parks and Recreation Department
Jamie Lim holds the role of Manager 2, General Government at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $145,038.
Electrician Crew Chief/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Kevin Pates serves as a Electrician Crew Chief. Their 2024 pay totaled $144,976.
Manager 2, General Government/Parks and Recreation Department
Beau Baughman is a Manager 2, General Government at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $144,726.
Plumber Crew Chief/Parks and Recreation Department
Anthony Flynn works as a Plumber Crew Chief for Parks and Recreation Department. Anthony earned $144,685 in 2024.
Capital Projects Coordinator,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
Maureen Colaizzi is a Capital Projects Coordinator,Senior at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $144,373.
Capital Projects Coordinator,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
Benjamin Handziak is a Capital Projects Coordinator,Senior at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $144,373.
Real Property Agent Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Richard Gholaghong serves as a Real Property Agent Senior. Their 2024 pay totaled $143,520.
Manager 1, Parks and Recreation/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Chukundi Salisbury serves as a Manager 1, Parks and Recreation. Their 2024 pay totaled $142,314.
Manager 1, Parks and Recreation/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Gregg Mattsen serves as a Manager 1, Parks and Recreation. Their 2024 pay totaled $142,106.
Manager 2, Parks and Recreation/Parks and Recreation Department
Trevor Gregg holds the role of Manager 2, Parks and Recreation at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $141,877.
Manager 1, Property & Facility Management/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Michael Wallace serves as a Manager 1, Property & Facility Management. Their 2024 pay totaled $141,773.
Strategic Advisor 1,Exempt/Parks and Recreation Department
Cara Vallier is a Strategic Advisor 1,Exempt at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $141,378.
Environmental Analyst,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
Danielle Devier works as a Environmental Analyst,Senior for Parks and Recreation Department. Danielle earned $141,107 in 2024.
Environmental Analyst,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
Karsten Springstead is a Environmental Analyst,Senior at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $141,107.
Environmental Analyst,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
Adam Bailey is a Environmental Analyst,Senior at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $141,107.
Strategic Advisor 1, Human Services/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Tom Van Bronkhorst serves as a Strategic Advisor 1, Human Services. Their 2024 pay totaled $140,213.