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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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.
Facilities Maintenance Worker/Parks and Recreation Department
David Waterson holds the role of Facilities Maintenance Worker at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $87,818.
Grounds Maintenance Lead Worker/Parks and Recreation Department
Jeffrey Westling 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
Susan Yi works as a Grounds Maintenance Lead Worker for Parks and Recreation Department. Susan earned $87,818 in 2024.
Grounds Maintenance Lead Worker/Parks and Recreation Department
Lee Perry 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
Sacha Wyatt is a Grounds Maintenance Lead Worker at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $87,818.
Plumber Apprentice/Parks and Recreation Department
Michael Goltry works as a Plumber Apprentice for Parks and Recreation Department. Michael earned $87,755 in 2024.
Truck Driver/Parks and Recreation Department
Skeeter Anderson is a Truck Driver at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $87,194.
Truck Driver/Parks and Recreation Department
Keith Cline is a Truck Driver at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $87,194.
Truck Driver/Parks and Recreation Department
Nicolas Martinez works as a Truck Driver for Parks and Recreation Department. Nicolas earned $87,194 in 2024.
Truck Driver/Parks and Recreation Department
Anthony Moody holds the role of Truck Driver at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $87,194.
Truck Driver/Parks and Recreation Department
Karwinder Singh is a Truck Driver at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $87,194.
Truck Driver/Parks and Recreation Department
Balwinder Bhuller is a Truck Driver at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $87,194.
Truck Driver/Parks and Recreation Department
John Breakfield is a Truck Driver at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $87,194.
Truck Driver/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Adam Dawson serves as a Truck Driver. Their 2024 pay totaled $87,194.
Truck Driver/Parks and Recreation Department
Bernard Mcmorris Jr. is a Truck Driver at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $87,194.
Park Ranger/Parks and Recreation Department
Gregory Ebona works as a Park Ranger for Parks and Recreation Department. Gregory earned $86,715 in 2024.
Park Ranger/Parks and Recreation Department
Louis Richardson is a Park Ranger at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $86,715.
Park Ranger/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, April Winfrey serves as a Park Ranger. Their 2024 pay totaled $86,715.
Park Ranger/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Ramsey Fola-Niumata serves as a Park Ranger. Their 2024 pay totaled $86,715.
Park Ranger/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Orion Jones serves as a Park Ranger. Their 2024 pay totaled $86,715.
Park Ranger/Parks and Recreation Department
Martin Lopez holds the role of Park Ranger at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $86,715.
Gardener,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Jason Aguirre serves as a Gardener,Senior. Their 2024 pay totaled $86,195.
Gardener,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
Joshua Burbank works as a Gardener,Senior for Parks and Recreation Department. Joshua earned $86,195 in 2024.
Gardener,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
Andrea Gillespie is a Gardener,Senior at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $86,195.
Gardener,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
Justin Green holds the role of Gardener,Senior at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $86,195.
Gardener,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
Lisa Papineau works as a Gardener,Senior for Parks and Recreation Department. Lisa earned $86,195 in 2024.
Gardener,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
Anna Rylko works as a Gardener,Senior for Parks and Recreation Department. Anna earned $86,195 in 2024.
Gardener,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
Timothy Pollin works as a Gardener,Senior for Parks and Recreation Department. Timothy earned $86,195 in 2024.
Gardener,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
Jody Blecksmith works as a Gardener,Senior for Parks and Recreation Department. Jody earned $86,195 in 2024.
Gardener,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
Matthew Hilliard is a Gardener,Senior at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $86,195.
Gardener,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
Ashley Robles works as a Gardener,Senior for Parks and Recreation Department. Ashley earned $86,195 in 2024.
Gardener,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Giles Morrish serves as a Gardener,Senior. Their 2024 pay totaled $86,195.
Accounting Technician Iii-Bu/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Heather Holloway serves as a Accounting Technician Iii-Bu. Their 2024 pay totaled $86,154.
Administrative Specialist Ii-Bu/Parks and Recreation Department
Devonn Berry is a Administrative Specialist Ii-Bu at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $85,925.
Parks Special Events Scheduler/Parks and Recreation Department
Julie Gillespie is a Parks Special Events Scheduler at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $85,925.
Painter Apprentice/Parks and Recreation Department
Erin Bishop holds the role of Painter Apprentice at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $85,862.