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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Record list
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Pool Maintenance Lead Worker/Parks and Recreation Department
David Mcbride works as a Pool Maintenance Lead Worker for Parks and Recreation Department. David earned $89,690 in 2024.
Greenhouse Supervisor/Parks and Recreation Department
Jon Schorer works as a Greenhouse Supervisor for Parks and Recreation Department. Jon earned $89,690 in 2024.
Grants and Contracts Specialist/Parks and Recreation Department
Regbey Melashu is a Grants and Contracts Specialist at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $89,669.
Accounting Technician Iii-Bu/Parks and Recreation Department
Kris Koepke is a Accounting Technician Iii-Bu at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $89,627.
Accounting Technician Iii-Bu/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Gwen Maksym serves as a Accounting Technician Iii-Bu. Their 2024 pay totaled $89,627.
Accounting Technician Iii-Bu/Parks and Recreation Department
Shari Okada works as a Accounting Technician Iii-Bu for Parks and Recreation Department. Shari earned $89,627 in 2024.
Administrative Specialist Iii-Bu/Parks and Recreation Department
Cooper Moore holds the role of Administrative Specialist Iii-Bu at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $89,128.
Recreation Leader/Parks and Recreation Department
De'Quan Flight-Roberson works as a Recreation Leader for Parks and Recreation Department. De'Quan earned $88,962 in 2024.
Recreation Leader/Parks and Recreation Department
Sandra Jackson James works as a Recreation Leader for Parks and Recreation Department. Sandra earned $88,962 in 2024.
Recreation Leader/Parks and Recreation Department
Carmen Mcroy holds the role of Recreation Leader at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $88,962.
Recreation Leader/Parks and Recreation Department
Daniel Myers is a Recreation Leader at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $88,962.
Recreation Leader/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Wyatt Schroeder serves as a Recreation Leader. Their 2024 pay totaled $88,962.
Tree Trimmer/Parks and Recreation Department
Miles Anderson holds the role of Tree Trimmer at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $88,400.
Tree Trimmer/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Alexander Carlsen serves as a Tree Trimmer. Their 2024 pay totaled $88,400.
Tree Trimmer/Parks and Recreation Department
Thomas Ennest works as a Tree Trimmer for Parks and Recreation Department. Thomas earned $88,400 in 2024.
Tree Trimmer/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Joshua Gilbert serves as a Tree Trimmer. Their 2024 pay totaled $88,400.
Tree Trimmer/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Mark Rawlins serves as a Tree Trimmer. Their 2024 pay totaled $88,400.
Tree Trimmer/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Mark Stokke serves as a Tree Trimmer. Their 2024 pay totaled $88,400.
Tree Trimmer/Parks and Recreation Department
Zachary Pollard is a Tree Trimmer at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $88,400.
Grounds Equipment Mechanic/Parks and Recreation Department
Jason Bartoces works as a Grounds Equipment Mechanic for Parks and Recreation Department. Jason earned $87,880 in 2024.
Grounds Equipment Mechanic/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Johnelle Ebona serves as a Grounds Equipment Mechanic. Their 2024 pay totaled $87,880.
Grounds Equipment Mechanic/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Ryan Gilbert serves as a Grounds Equipment Mechanic. Their 2024 pay totaled $87,880.
Grounds Equipment Mechanic/Parks and Recreation Department
Remmi Roeung works as a Grounds Equipment Mechanic for Parks and Recreation Department. Remmi earned $87,880 in 2024.
Grounds Equipment Mechanic/Parks and Recreation Department
Kenneth Simmons is a Grounds Equipment Mechanic at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $87,880.
Aquatic Center Coordinator,Assistant/Parks and Recreation Department
James Cleghorn is a Aquatic Center Coordinator,Assistant at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $87,838.
Facilities Maintenance Worker/Parks and Recreation Department
Jonathan Garvida is a Facilities Maintenance Worker at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $87,818.
Grounds Maintenance Lead Worker/Parks and Recreation Department
Byron Gaines holds the role of Grounds Maintenance Lead Worker at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $87,818.
Grounds Maintenance Lead Worker/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Joshua Bishop serves as a Grounds Maintenance Lead Worker. Their 2024 pay totaled $87,818.
Facilities Lead Worker/Parks and Recreation Department
Cicero Borromeo Jr is a Facilities Lead Worker at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $87,818.
Grounds Maintenance Lead Worker/Parks and Recreation Department
Paul Bourgette is a Grounds Maintenance Lead Worker at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $87,818.
Facilities Lead Worker/Parks and Recreation Department
Craig Bradley works as a Facilities Lead Worker for Parks and Recreation Department. Craig earned $87,818 in 2024.
Facilities Lead Worker/Parks and Recreation Department
Eric Carlson holds the role of Facilities Lead Worker at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $87,818.
Grounds Maintenance Lead Worker/Parks and Recreation Department
Chris Henyard works as a Grounds Maintenance Lead Worker for Parks and Recreation Department. Chris earned $87,818 in 2024.
Grounds Maintenance Lead Worker/Parks and Recreation Department
John Mckinney works as a Grounds Maintenance Lead Worker for Parks and Recreation Department. John earned $87,818 in 2024.
Grounds Maintenance Lead Worker/Parks and Recreation Department
Brent Nakamura holds the role of Grounds Maintenance Lead Worker at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $87,818.
Grounds Maintenance Lead Worker/Parks and Recreation Department
Arthur Phoenix holds the role of Grounds Maintenance Lead Worker at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $87,818.
Grounds Maintenance Lead Worker/Parks and Recreation Department
Fred Schauer works as a Grounds Maintenance Lead Worker for Parks and Recreation Department. Fred earned $87,818 in 2024.
Grounds Maintenance Lead Worker/Parks and Recreation Department
Julian Scott works as a Grounds Maintenance Lead Worker for Parks and Recreation Department. Julian earned $87,818 in 2024.
Grounds Maintenance Lead Worker/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Andrew Silva serves as a Grounds Maintenance Lead Worker. Their 2024 pay totaled $87,818.
Grounds Maintenance Lead Worker/Parks and Recreation Department
Carla Todd holds the role of Grounds Maintenance Lead Worker at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $87,818.