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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Recreation Attendant/Parks and Recreation Department
Victoria Nguyen 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
Annica Nguyen is a Recreation Attendant at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $55,994.
Lifeguard/Parks and Recreation Department
Mark Nichols holds the role of Lifeguard at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $55,994.
Lifeguard/Parks and Recreation Department
Daniel Nikitin is a Lifeguard at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $55,994.
Recreation Attendant/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Wurrie Njadoe serves as a Recreation Attendant. Their 2024 pay totaled $55,994.
Recreation Attendant/Parks and Recreation Department
Shuaib Nor works as a Recreation Attendant for Parks and Recreation Department. Shuaib earned $55,994 in 2024.
Lifeguard/Parks and Recreation Department
Anita Nordwall works as a Lifeguard for Parks and Recreation Department. Anita earned $55,994 in 2024.
Recreation Attendant/Parks and Recreation Department
Liam Nyska Knochen holds the role of Recreation Attendant at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $55,994.
Lifeguard/Parks and Recreation Department
Gabriel Oleson works as a Lifeguard for Parks and Recreation Department. Gabriel earned $55,994 in 2024.
Lifeguard/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Mateo Ordonez Bender serves as a Lifeguard. Their 2024 pay totaled $55,994.
Lifeguard/Parks and Recreation Department
Kea Osborn works as a Lifeguard for Parks and Recreation Department. Kea earned $55,994 in 2024.
Lifeguard/Parks and Recreation Department
Emma Osgood holds the role of Lifeguard at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $55,994.
Recreation Attendant/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Michael Parker serves as a Recreation Attendant. Their 2024 pay totaled $55,994.
Recreation Attendant/Parks and Recreation Department
Marissa Parker works as a Recreation Attendant for Parks and Recreation Department. Marissa earned $55,994 in 2024.
Lifeguard/Parks and Recreation Department
Henry Pellham is a Lifeguard at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $55,994.
Recreation Attendant/Parks and Recreation Department
Keenan Peery works as a Recreation Attendant for Parks and Recreation Department. Keenan earned $55,994 in 2024.
Golf Course Groundskeeper I/Parks and Recreation Department
Vasiliy Penkov holds the role of Golf Course Groundskeeper I at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $55,994.
Lifeguard/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Trenton Pham serves as a Lifeguard. Their 2024 pay totaled $55,994.
Lifeguard/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Nathan Phan serves as a Lifeguard. Their 2024 pay totaled $55,994.
Lifeguard/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Gideon Pierce serves as a Lifeguard. Their 2024 pay totaled $55,994.
Lifeguard/Parks and Recreation Department
Everett Polanski is a Lifeguard at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $55,994.
Lifeguard/Parks and Recreation Department
Theo Powers is a Lifeguard at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $55,994.
Lifeguard/Parks and Recreation Department
Aoife Powell is a Lifeguard at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $55,994.
Lifeguard/Parks and Recreation Department
Harper Prud'Homme holds the role of Lifeguard at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $55,994.
Recreation Attendant/Parks and Recreation Department
Tre Pryor 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, Kemberly Province serves as a Recreation Attendant. Their 2024 pay totaled $55,994.
Recreation Attendant/Parks and Recreation Department
Sarah Quinones is a Recreation Attendant at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $55,994.
Lifeguard/Parks and Recreation Department
Isabella Rampersad holds the role of Lifeguard at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $55,994.
Recreation Attendant/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Aidan Reilly-Treat serves as a Recreation Attendant. Their 2024 pay totaled $55,994.
Lifeguard/Parks and Recreation Department
Oliver Reiman holds the role of Lifeguard at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $55,994.
Lifeguard/Parks and Recreation Department
Cooper Ridenour works as a Lifeguard for Parks and Recreation Department. Cooper earned $55,994 in 2024.
Lifeguard/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Samuel Roberts serves as a Lifeguard. Their 2024 pay totaled $55,994.
Recreation Attendant/Parks and Recreation Department
Jada Rogers works as a Recreation Attendant for Parks and Recreation Department. Jada earned $55,994 in 2024.
Recreation Attendant/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, David Romero Urzua serves as a Recreation Attendant. Their 2024 pay totaled $55,994.
Lifeguard/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Audrey Rue serves as a Lifeguard. Their 2024 pay totaled $55,994.
Lifeguard/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Kate Saltsman serves as a Lifeguard. Their 2024 pay totaled $55,994.
Lifeguard/Parks and Recreation Department
Joseph Sauter holds the role of Lifeguard at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $55,994.
Lifeguard/Parks and Recreation Department
Sage Schoonover holds the role of Lifeguard at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $55,994.
Lifeguard/Parks and Recreation Department
Elspeth Schoonover works as a Lifeguard for Parks and Recreation Department. Elspeth earned $55,994 in 2024.
Lifeguard/Parks and Recreation Department
Flint Schoonover holds the role of Lifeguard at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $55,994.