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, Parks and Recreation/Parks and Recreation Department
Kyle Griggs holds the role of Manager 2, Parks and Recreation at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $154,877.
Manager 2, General Government/Parks and Recreation Department
Jeffrey Hodges works as a Manager 2, General Government for Parks and Recreation Department. Jeffrey earned $154,877 in 2024.
Strategic Advisor 2, General Government/Parks and Recreation Department
Brian Judd holds the role of Strategic Advisor 2, General Government at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $152,485.
Strategic Advisor 2, General Government/Parks and Recreation Department
Shanyanika Mcelroy is a Strategic Advisor 2, General Government at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $152,485.
Manager 2, Parks and Recreation/Parks and Recreation Department
Barbara Wade is a Manager 2, Parks and Recreation at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $152,485.
Strategic Advisor 2, General Government/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Todd Burley serves as a Strategic Advisor 2, General Government. Their 2024 pay totaled $152,464.
Information Technology Professional B Bu/Parks and Recreation Department
Jordan Ng holds the role of Information Technology Professional B Bu at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $152,422.
Manager 2, Parks and Recreation/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Johnnie Williams serves as a Manager 2, Parks and Recreation. Their 2024 pay totaled $151,424.
Strategic Advisor 2, Parks and Recreation/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Waslala Miranda serves as a Strategic Advisor 2, Parks and Recreation. Their 2024 pay totaled $150,842.
Manager 2, General Government/Parks and Recreation Department
Joanne Orsucci is a Manager 2, General Government at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $150,654.
Manager 2, Parks and Recreation/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Jordan Merriam serves as a Manager 2, Parks and Recreation. Their 2024 pay totaled $150,571.