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
Heidi Kestner works as a Lifeguard for Parks and Recreation Department. Heidi earned $55,994 in 2024.
Lifeguard/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Nina Kieserman serves as a Lifeguard. Their 2024 pay totaled $55,994.
Recreation Attendant/Parks and Recreation Department
Ashley Kieu works as a Recreation Attendant for Parks and Recreation Department. Ashley earned $55,994 in 2024.
Lifeguard/Parks and Recreation Department
Heuson Kim works as a Lifeguard for Parks and Recreation Department. Heuson earned $55,994 in 2024.
Lifeguard/Parks and Recreation Department
Payne Koch-Rhoads works as a Lifeguard for Parks and Recreation Department. Payne earned $55,994 in 2024.
Recreation Attendant/Parks and Recreation Department
Evan Kuehni works as a Recreation Attendant for Parks and Recreation Department. Evan earned $55,994 in 2024.
Lifeguard/Parks and Recreation Department
Clay Kuran works as a Lifeguard for Parks and Recreation Department. Clay earned $55,994 in 2024.
Lifeguard/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Ivan Kwong serves as a Lifeguard. Their 2024 pay totaled $55,994.
Lifeguard/Parks and Recreation Department
Holli Lamb holds the role of Lifeguard at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $55,994.
Lifeguard/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Elisabeth Lanter serves as a Lifeguard. Their 2024 pay totaled $55,994.
Lifeguard/Parks and Recreation Department
Nathan Lanter works as a Lifeguard for Parks and Recreation Department. Nathan earned $55,994 in 2024.
Lifeguard/Parks and Recreation Department
Milo Lauderdale works as a Lifeguard for Parks and Recreation Department. Milo earned $55,994 in 2024.
Recreation Attendant/Parks and Recreation Department
Suh Lee holds the role of Recreation Attendant at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $55,994.
Cashier/Parks and Recreation Department
Laela Leslie is a Cashier at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $55,994.
Lifeguard/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Zachary Lilja serves as a Lifeguard. Their 2024 pay totaled $55,994.
Lifeguard/Parks and Recreation Department
Gustav Lober holds the role of Lifeguard at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $55,994.
Lifeguard/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Finlay Lockhart serves as a Lifeguard. Their 2024 pay totaled $55,994.
Recreation Attendant/Parks and Recreation Department
Jennifer Ly holds the role of Recreation Attendant at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $55,994.
Lifeguard/Parks and Recreation Department
Lalie Lyman-Mahan is a Lifeguard at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $55,994.
Lifeguard/Parks and Recreation Department
Scout Lynass works as a Lifeguard for Parks and Recreation Department. Scout earned $55,994 in 2024.
Lifeguard/Parks and Recreation Department
Isabel Lyshol holds the role of Lifeguard at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $55,994.
Recreation Attendant/Parks and Recreation Department
Misker Malle 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
Marjorie Mangan-Sandler works as a Recreation Attendant for Parks and Recreation Department. Marjorie earned $55,994 in 2024.
Lifeguard/Parks and Recreation Department
Christina Marlow is a Lifeguard at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $55,994.
Lifeguard/Parks and Recreation Department
Miles Massey works as a Lifeguard for Parks and Recreation Department. Miles earned $55,994 in 2024.
Lifeguard/Parks and Recreation Department
Jackson Mazza works as a Lifeguard for Parks and Recreation Department. Jackson earned $55,994 in 2024.
Recreation Attendant/Parks and Recreation Department
Cynthia Mcbride works as a Recreation Attendant for Parks and Recreation Department. Cynthia earned $55,994 in 2024.
Recreation Attendant/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Patricia Mcdowell serves as a Recreation Attendant. Their 2024 pay totaled $55,994.
Lifeguard/Parks and Recreation Department
Charlie Mcfarlane works as a Lifeguard for Parks and Recreation Department. Charlie earned $55,994 in 2024.
Lifeguard/Parks and Recreation Department
Cindy Mcroberts holds the role of Lifeguard at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $55,994.
Lifeguard/Parks and Recreation Department
Diego Medrano is a Lifeguard at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $55,994.
Lifeguard/Parks and Recreation Department
Danny Miller holds the role of Lifeguard at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $55,994.
Recreation Attendant/Parks and Recreation Department
Nancy Mitchell works as a Recreation Attendant for Parks and Recreation Department. Nancy earned $55,994 in 2024.
Lifeguard/Parks and Recreation Department
Serena Mock holds the role of Lifeguard at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $55,994.
Recreation Attendant/Parks and Recreation Department
Yussuf Mohammed works as a Recreation Attendant for Parks and Recreation Department. Yussuf earned $55,994 in 2024.
Recreation Attendant/Parks and Recreation Department
Tierre Monroe Jones is a Recreation Attendant at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $55,994.
Lifeguard/Parks and Recreation Department
Matteo Montague works as a Lifeguard for Parks and Recreation Department. Matteo earned $55,994 in 2024.
Recreation Attendant/Parks and Recreation Department
Ziada Moore works as a Recreation Attendant for Parks and Recreation Department. Ziada earned $55,994 in 2024.
Lifeguard/Parks and Recreation Department
Maysen Morgan holds the role of Lifeguard at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $55,994.
Lifeguard/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Spencer Moy serves as a Lifeguard. Their 2024 pay totaled $55,994.