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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Departments elsewhere with the most similar mix of roles — a proxy for the same kind of agency, matched by workforce composition rather than name. Pay is not cost-of-living adjusted.
Record list
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Lifeguard/Parks and Recreation Department
Elliot Burwell works as a Lifeguard for Parks and Recreation Department. Elliot earned $58,219 in 2024.
Lifeguard/Parks and Recreation Department
Jack Varney holds the role of Lifeguard at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $58,219.
Lifeguard/Parks and Recreation Department
Darlene Tsao holds the role of Lifeguard at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $58,219.
Municipal Government Intern/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Florencia Gonzalez-Martinez serves as a Municipal Government Intern. Their 2024 pay totaled $57,554.
Municipal Government Intern/Parks and Recreation Department
Kat Harvey holds the role of Municipal Government Intern at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $57,554.
Municipal Government Intern/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Marga Lee serves as a Municipal Government Intern. Their 2024 pay totaled $57,554.
Municipal Government Intern/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Alejandro Steckler serves as a Municipal Government Intern. Their 2024 pay totaled $57,554.
Municipal Government Intern/Parks and Recreation Department
Chi Tran works as a Municipal Government Intern for Parks and Recreation Department. Chi earned $57,554 in 2024.
Lifeguard/Parks and Recreation Department
Sofia Coleman is a Lifeguard at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $55,994.
Recreation Attendant/Parks and Recreation Department
Princess-Kanijah Jenkins holds the role of Recreation Attendant at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $55,994.
Lifeguard/Parks and Recreation Department
Stephen Lai-Fook works as a Lifeguard for Parks and Recreation Department. Stephen earned $55,994 in 2024.
Lifeguard/Parks and Recreation Department
Henry Runyon works as a Lifeguard for Parks and Recreation Department. Henry earned $55,994 in 2024.
Recreation Attendant/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Darryl Gant serves as a Recreation Attendant. Their 2024 pay totaled $55,994.
Recreation Attendant/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Marissa Garrett serves as a Recreation Attendant. Their 2024 pay totaled $55,994.
Recreation Attendant/Parks and Recreation Department
Mariyam Abdulkarim works as a Recreation Attendant for Parks and Recreation Department. Mariyam earned $55,994 in 2024.
Recreation Attendant/Parks and Recreation Department
Fartun Abdullahi works as a Recreation Attendant for Parks and Recreation Department. Fartun earned $55,994 in 2024.
Recreation Attendant/Parks and Recreation Department
Maryan Abdullahi holds the role of Recreation Attendant at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $55,994.
Recreation Attendant/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Mohamed Abdirahman serves as a Recreation Attendant. Their 2024 pay totaled $55,994.
Lifeguard/Parks and Recreation Department
Kai Abrahamsen is a Lifeguard at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $55,994.
Lifeguard/Parks and Recreation Department
Nicholas Adam is a Lifeguard at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $55,994.
Recreation Attendant/Parks and Recreation Department
Birikiti Addis works as a Recreation Attendant for Parks and Recreation Department. Birikiti earned $55,994 in 2024.
Recreation Attendant/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Bill Agee serves as a Recreation Attendant. Their 2024 pay totaled $55,994.
Recreation Attendant/Parks and Recreation Department
Maryn Ahler works as a Recreation Attendant for Parks and Recreation Department. Maryn earned $55,994 in 2024.
Recreation Attendant/Parks and Recreation Department
Jan Ahlgren is a Recreation Attendant at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $55,994.
Recreation Attendant/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Steven Alavi serves as a Recreation Attendant. Their 2024 pay totaled $55,994.
Recreation Attendant/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Esther Alexander serves as a Recreation Attendant. Their 2024 pay totaled $55,994.
Recreation Attendant/Parks and Recreation Department
Andre Alexander holds the role of Recreation Attendant at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $55,994.
Lifeguard/Parks and Recreation Department
Andre Alfers holds the role of Lifeguard at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $55,994.
Recreation Attendant/Parks and Recreation Department
Amirah Allen holds the role of Recreation Attendant at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $55,994.
Recreation Attendant/Parks and Recreation Department
David Aller holds the role of Recreation Attendant at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $55,994.
Recreation Attendant/Parks and Recreation Department
Sydney Alley De Lora works as a Recreation Attendant for Parks and Recreation Department. Sydney earned $55,994 in 2024.
Recreation Attendant/Parks and Recreation Department
Clinton Allen Sr holds the role of Recreation Attendant at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $55,994.
Lifeguard/Parks and Recreation Department
Addisen Andral works as a Lifeguard for Parks and Recreation Department. Addisen earned $55,994 in 2024.
Recreation Attendant/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Jason Armstrong serves as a Recreation Attendant. Their 2024 pay totaled $55,994.
Recreation Attendant/Parks and Recreation Department
Leslie Atia works as a Recreation Attendant for Parks and Recreation Department. Leslie earned $55,994 in 2024.
Lifeguard/Parks and Recreation Department
Myah Avakyan holds the role of Lifeguard at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $55,994.
Recreation Attendant/Parks and Recreation Department
Betel Ayneta is a Recreation Attendant at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $55,994.
Recreation Attendant/Parks and Recreation Department
Deborah Azevedo holds the role of Recreation Attendant at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $55,994.
Recreation Attendant/Parks and Recreation Department
Christina Badillo is a Recreation Attendant at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $55,994.
Lifeguard/Parks and Recreation Department
Lily Bammler works as a Lifeguard for Parks and Recreation Department. Lily earned $55,994 in 2024.