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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Landscape Architect,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
Carter Smith is a Landscape Architect,Senior at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $158,974.
Strategic Advisor 2, Finance,Budget,And Accounting/Parks and Recreation Department
Justin Hellier holds the role of Strategic Advisor 2, Finance,Budget,And Accounting at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $158,600.
Strategic Advisor 1, Human Services/Parks and Recreation Department
Samuel Phillips works as a Strategic Advisor 1, Human Services for Parks and Recreation Department. Samuel earned $157,893 in 2024.
Strategic Advisor 1, Human Services/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Kareem Jenkins serves as a Strategic Advisor 1, Human Services. Their 2024 pay totaled $157,893.
Strategic Advisor 1, Human Services/Parks and Recreation Department
Kwame Robinson holds the role of Strategic Advisor 1, Human Services at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $157,893.
Strategic Advisor 2, General Government/Parks and Recreation Department
Paula Hoff is a Strategic Advisor 2, General Government at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $157,331.
Manager 2, Parks and Recreation/Parks and Recreation Department
Lakema Bell is a Manager 2, Parks and Recreation at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $157,019.
Capital Projects Coordinator,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Michael Fernandes serves as a Capital Projects Coordinator,Senior. Their 2024 pay totaled $155,709.
Capital Projects Coordinator,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Janice Liang serves as a Capital Projects Coordinator,Senior. Their 2024 pay totaled $155,709.
Capital Projects Coordinator,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
Jonathan Pagan works as a Capital Projects Coordinator,Senior for Parks and Recreation Department. Jonathan earned $155,709 in 2024.
Capital Projects Coordinator,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
Morteza Behrooz works as a Capital Projects Coordinator,Senior for Parks and Recreation Department. Morteza earned $155,709 in 2024.
Capital Projects Coordinator,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
Shannon Glass works as a Capital Projects Coordinator,Senior for Parks and Recreation Department. Shannon earned $155,709 in 2024.
Capital Projects Coordinator,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
Kelly Goold is a Capital Projects Coordinator,Senior at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $155,709.
Capital Projects Coordinator,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
Fred Gu holds the role of Capital Projects Coordinator,Senior at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $155,709.
Capital Projects Coordinator,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
Christopher Harrington holds the role of Capital Projects Coordinator,Senior at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $155,709.
Capital Projects Coordinator,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
Stephen Levengood works as a Capital Projects Coordinator,Senior for Parks and Recreation Department. Stephen earned $155,709 in 2024.
Strategic Advisor 2, Exempt/Parks and Recreation Department
Natonia Tayag is a Strategic Advisor 2, Exempt at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $155,542.