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
D'Ann Schroder works as a Recreation Attendant for Parks and Recreation Department. D'Ann earned $55,994 in 2024.
Recreation Attendant/Parks and Recreation Department
Malia Schumer is a Recreation Attendant at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $55,994.
Lifeguard/Parks and Recreation Department
Max Schwan works as a Lifeguard for Parks and Recreation Department. Max earned $55,994 in 2024.
Recreation Attendant/Parks and Recreation Department
Amber Seltz is a Recreation Attendant at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $55,994.
Lifeguard/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Christopher Sellers serves as a Lifeguard. Their 2024 pay totaled $55,994.
Lifeguard/Parks and Recreation Department
Oliver Serralles-Sauser works as a Lifeguard for Parks and Recreation Department. Oliver earned $55,994 in 2024.
Lifeguard/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Elijah Shteynberg serves as a Lifeguard. Their 2024 pay totaled $55,994.
Recreation Attendant/Parks and Recreation Department
Amy Siltanen 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
Sharika Simpson holds the role of Recreation Attendant at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $55,994.
Lifeguard/Parks and Recreation Department
Kayla Smith is a Lifeguard at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $55,994.
Lifeguard/Parks and Recreation Department
Giovanni Slye is a Lifeguard at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $55,994.
Lifeguard/Parks and Recreation Department
Cooper Smith holds the role of Lifeguard at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $55,994.
Recreation Attendant/Parks and Recreation Department
Sam Soliday is a Recreation Attendant at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $55,994.
Lifeguard/Parks and Recreation Department
Savannah Stack is a Lifeguard at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $55,994.
Parks Maintenance Aide/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Ezra Stanley serves as a Parks Maintenance Aide. Their 2024 pay totaled $55,994.
Lifeguard/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Wesley Stahl serves as a Lifeguard. Their 2024 pay totaled $55,994.
Recreation Attendant/Parks and Recreation Department
Todd Stallworth 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, Sandra Stewart serves as a Recreation Attendant. Their 2024 pay totaled $55,994.
Recreation Attendant/Parks and Recreation Department
Cody Stockstill holds the role of Recreation Attendant at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $55,994.
Lifeguard/Parks and Recreation Department
Clay Stuart holds the role of Lifeguard at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $55,994.
Lifeguard/Parks and Recreation Department
Mitchell Swartzell 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, Rebecca Swinney serves as a Lifeguard. Their 2024 pay totaled $55,994.
Lifeguard/Parks and Recreation Department
Lan Ta 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, Sang Ta serves as a Recreation Attendant. Their 2024 pay totaled $55,994.
Recreation Attendant/Parks and Recreation Department
Yetta Thomas holds the role of Recreation Attendant at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $55,994.
Lifeguard/Parks and Recreation Department
Elouan Thomas works as a Lifeguard for Parks and Recreation Department. Elouan earned $55,994 in 2024.
Recreation Attendant/Parks and Recreation Department
Lu Thompson works as a Recreation Attendant for Parks and Recreation Department. Lu earned $55,994 in 2024.
Lifeguard/Parks and Recreation Department
Adair Tilghman 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, Sawyer Tobin serves as a Lifeguard. Their 2024 pay totaled $55,994.
Lifeguard/Parks and Recreation Department
Reilly Toppenberg holds the role of Lifeguard at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $55,994.
Lifeguard/Parks and Recreation Department
Iverson Toppenberg works as a Lifeguard for Parks and Recreation Department. Iverson earned $55,994 in 2024.
Recreation Attendant/Parks and Recreation Department
Jane Treeheal holds the role of Recreation Attendant at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $55,994.
Lifeguard/Parks and Recreation Department
Tan Truong works as a Lifeguard for Parks and Recreation Department. Tan earned $55,994 in 2024.
Lifeguard/Parks and Recreation Department
Luke Truong works as a Lifeguard for Parks and Recreation Department. Luke earned $55,994 in 2024.
Lifeguard/Parks and Recreation Department
Lyubomir Tsenkov works as a Lifeguard for Parks and Recreation Department. Lyubomir earned $55,994 in 2024.
Lifeguard/Parks and Recreation Department
Sonora Vance holds the role of Lifeguard at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $55,994.
Lifeguard/Parks and Recreation Department
Aurora Vanhoof holds the role of Lifeguard at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $55,994.
Recreation Attendant/Parks and Recreation Department
Austin Vanorden is a Recreation Attendant at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $55,994.
Lifeguard/Parks and Recreation Department
Aiden Ward is a Lifeguard at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $55,994.
Recreation Attendant/Parks and Recreation Department
Audrey Weaver is a Recreation Attendant at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $55,994.