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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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.
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
Craig Bradley works as a Facilities Lead Worker for Parks and Recreation Department. Craig earned $87,818 in 2024.
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
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
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
Carla Todd 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
Angela Yeats is a Grounds Maintenance Lead Worker at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $87,818.
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.
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
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
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
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
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.