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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Gardener/Parks and Recreation Department
Alan Hensley is a Gardener at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $74,006.
Gardener/Parks and Recreation Department
Kevin Rusch is a Gardener at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $74,006.
Gardener/Parks and Recreation Department
Wendell Sibayan works as a Gardener for Parks and Recreation Department. Wendell earned $74,006 in 2024.
Gardener/Parks and Recreation Department
Emma Sorensen works as a Gardener for Parks and Recreation Department. Emma earned $74,006 in 2024.
Gardener/Parks and Recreation Department
Angie Vineyard holds the role of Gardener at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $74,006.
Gardener/Parks and Recreation Department
Daniel James works as a Gardener for Parks and Recreation Department. Daniel earned $74,006 in 2024.
Golf Course Groundskeeper II/Parks and Recreation Department
Darlene Amdal holds the role of Golf Course Groundskeeper II at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $73,798.
Golf Course Groundskeeper II/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Timothy Chamberlain serves as a Golf Course Groundskeeper II. Their 2024 pay totaled $73,798.
Golf Course Groundskeeper II/Parks and Recreation Department
Benjamin Lay holds the role of Golf Course Groundskeeper II at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $73,798.
Golf Course Groundskeeper II/Parks and Recreation Department
Tung Le is a Golf Course Groundskeeper II at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $73,798.
Golf Course Groundskeeper II/Parks and Recreation Department
Bruce Livingstone works as a Golf Course Groundskeeper II for Parks and Recreation Department. Bruce earned $73,798 in 2024.
Golf Course Groundskeeper II/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Alexander Mclane serves as a Golf Course Groundskeeper II. Their 2024 pay totaled $73,798.
Golf Course Groundskeeper II/Parks and Recreation Department
Peter Sennhauser works as a Golf Course Groundskeeper II for Parks and Recreation Department. Peter earned $73,798 in 2024.
Golf Course Groundskeeper II/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Matthew Shawhan serves as a Golf Course Groundskeeper II. Their 2024 pay totaled $73,798.
Golf Course Groundskeeper II/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Lucas Wilkins Esteban serves as a Golf Course Groundskeeper II. Their 2024 pay totaled $73,798.
Lifeguard,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Dee England serves as a Lifeguard,Senior. Their 2024 pay totaled $73,445.
Lifeguard,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Leo Jaeger serves as a Lifeguard,Senior. Their 2024 pay totaled $73,445.
Lifeguard,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Lisa Pruzinskis serves as a Lifeguard,Senior. Their 2024 pay totaled $73,445.
Lifeguard,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
Trevor Waymack holds the role of Lifeguard,Senior at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $73,445.
Accounting Technician Ii-Bu/Parks and Recreation Department
Ye Wang is a Accounting Technician Ii-Bu at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $72,800.
Customer Service Representative/Parks and Recreation Department
David Cain works as a Customer Service Representative for Parks and Recreation Department. David earned $72,426 in 2024.
Customer Service Representative/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Amanda Cooper serves as a Customer Service Representative. Their 2024 pay totaled $72,426.
Customer Service Representative/Parks and Recreation Department
Jonathan Ehrman works as a Customer Service Representative for Parks and Recreation Department. Jonathan earned $72,426 in 2024.
Customer Service Representative/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Amy Lowe serves as a Customer Service Representative. Their 2024 pay totaled $72,426.
Customer Service Representative/Parks and Recreation Department
Jayonna Peugh is a Customer Service Representative at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $72,426.
Customer Service Representative/Parks and Recreation Department
Kayleah Wheless holds the role of Customer Service Representative at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $72,426.
Customer Service Representative/Parks and Recreation Department
Andrew Whitman works as a Customer Service Representative for Parks and Recreation Department. Andrew earned $72,426 in 2024.
Park Ranger/Parks and Recreation Department
Sean Edmunds holds the role of Park Ranger at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $71,469.
Utility Laborer/Parks and Recreation Department
Carlos Garcia works as a Utility Laborer for Parks and Recreation Department. Carlos earned $71,386 in 2024.
Utility Laborer/Parks and Recreation Department
Juan Arias Martinez is a Utility Laborer at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $71,386.
Utility Laborer/Parks and Recreation Department
Jesse Arthur holds the role of Utility Laborer at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $71,386.
Utility Laborer/Parks and Recreation Department
Jmar Buchanan is a Utility Laborer at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $71,386.
Utility Laborer/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, David Fly serves as a Utility Laborer. Their 2024 pay totaled $71,386.
Gardener/Parks and Recreation Department
Richard Fryant works as a Gardener for Parks and Recreation Department. Richard earned $71,386 in 2024.
Gardener/Parks and Recreation Department
Claire Gillings holds the role of Gardener at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $71,386.
Utility Laborer/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Eladio Gonzalez serves as a Utility Laborer. Their 2024 pay totaled $71,386.
Utility Laborer/Parks and Recreation Department
Leng Heu works as a Utility Laborer for Parks and Recreation Department. Leng earned $71,386 in 2024.
Utility Laborer/Parks and Recreation Department
Nick Kissler is a Utility Laborer at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $71,386.
Utility Laborer/Parks and Recreation Department
Taniela Manumua works as a Utility Laborer for Parks and Recreation Department. Taniela earned $71,386 in 2024.
Utility Laborer/Parks and Recreation Department
Pepe Matamua is a Utility Laborer at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $71,386.