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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Planning and Development Specialist I/Parks and Recreation Department
Matthew Blinstrub holds the role of Planning and Development Specialist I at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $94,827.
Grounds Equipment Mechanic,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Roy Bunnell Jr serves as a Grounds Equipment Mechanic,Senior. Their 2024 pay totaled $94,827.
Planning and Development Specialist I/Parks and Recreation Department
Tyler Flynn is a Planning and Development Specialist I at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $94,827.
Aquatic Center Coordinator,Assistant/Parks and Recreation Department
Keela Carter holds the role of Aquatic Center Coordinator,Assistant at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $94,640.
Civil Engineering Specialist,Assistant I/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Grace Bugay serves as a Civil Engineering Specialist,Assistant I. Their 2024 pay totaled $94,598.
Customer Service Representative Supervisor/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Amanda Fairley serves as a Customer Service Representative Supervisor. Their 2024 pay totaled $94,078.
Recreation Program Specialist/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Zoe Delain serves as a Recreation Program Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $93,933.
Tennis Instructor/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Sedrick Austin serves as a Tennis Instructor. Their 2024 pay totaled $93,434.
Tennis Instructor/Parks and Recreation Department
Baraka Brown holds the role of Tennis Instructor at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $93,434.
Tennis Instructor/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Teri Jenson serves as a Tennis Instructor. Their 2024 pay totaled $93,434.
Tennis Instructor/Parks and Recreation Department
Eric Moujtahid works as a Tennis Instructor for Parks and Recreation Department. Eric earned $93,434 in 2024.
Tennis Instructor/Parks and Recreation Department
Thomas Noud works as a Tennis Instructor for Parks and Recreation Department. Thomas earned $93,434 in 2024.
Golf Course Technician/Parks and Recreation Department
Alan Gaskin works as a Golf Course Technician for Parks and Recreation Department. Alan earned $93,267 in 2024.
Golf Course Technician/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Korey Armstrong serves as a Golf Course Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $93,267.
Golf Course Technician/Parks and Recreation Department
Shayn Brock is a Golf Course Technician at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $93,267.
Golf Course Technician/Parks and Recreation Department
Jason Harris is a Golf Course Technician at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $93,267.
Golf Course Technician/Parks and Recreation Department
Michael Houchens works as a Golf Course Technician for Parks and Recreation Department. Michael earned $93,267 in 2024.
Golf Course Technician/Parks and Recreation Department
Mark Kaneko works as a Golf Course Technician for Parks and Recreation Department. Mark earned $93,267 in 2024.
Administrative Staff Assistant/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Sara Douvia serves as a Administrative Staff Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $93,038.
Seattle Conservation Corps Supervisor,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
John Toczek is a Seattle Conservation Corps Supervisor,Senior at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $93,038.
Seattle Conservation Corps Supervisor,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
Anthony Lowe is a Seattle Conservation Corps Supervisor,Senior at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $93,038.
Warehouser,Senior-Bu/Parks and Recreation Department
Gregory Evans holds the role of Warehouser,Senior-Bu at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $92,602.
Parks Special Events Scheduler/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Michelle Atkins serves as a Parks Special Events Scheduler. Their 2024 pay totaled $92,581.
Administrative Specialist Iii-Bu/Parks and Recreation Department
Cari Blount holds the role of Administrative Specialist Iii-Bu at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $92,581.
Parks Special Events Scheduler/Parks and Recreation Department
Teresa Chin works as a Parks Special Events Scheduler for Parks and Recreation Department. Teresa earned $92,581 in 2024.
Administrative Specialist Iii-Bu/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Jonathon Clyde serves as a Administrative Specialist Iii-Bu. Their 2024 pay totaled $92,581.
Parks Special Events Scheduler/Parks and Recreation Department
Sandra Fukuhara holds the role of Parks Special Events Scheduler at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $92,581.
Parks Special Events Scheduler/Parks and Recreation Department
Zachary Greene works as a Parks Special Events Scheduler for Parks and Recreation Department. Zachary earned $92,581 in 2024.
Parks Special Events Scheduler/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Renatta Williams serves as a Parks Special Events Scheduler. Their 2024 pay totaled $92,581.
Accountant/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Natasha Conger serves as a Accountant. Their 2024 pay totaled $91,915.
Accountant/Parks and Recreation Department
Melissa Vonk works as a Accountant for Parks and Recreation Department. Melissa earned $91,915 in 2024.
Truck Driver,Heavy/Parks and Recreation Department
Sherman Muhammad holds the role of Truck Driver,Heavy at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $91,686.
Truck Driver,Heavy/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Arturo Ortega Jr serves as a Truck Driver,Heavy. Their 2024 pay totaled $91,686.
Truck Driver,Heavy/Parks and Recreation Department
Cassandra Coleman works as a Truck Driver,Heavy for Parks and Recreation Department. Cassandra earned $91,686 in 2024.
Aquatic Center Coordinator,Assistant/Parks and Recreation Department
Thomas Truong holds the role of Aquatic Center Coordinator,Assistant at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $91,312.
Park Ranger, Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
Claude Byers works as a Park Ranger, Senior for Parks and Recreation Department. Claude earned $91,000 in 2024.
Park Ranger, Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
Domico Curry holds the role of Park Ranger, Senior at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $91,000.
Park Ranger, Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
Alysse Daniels is a Park Ranger, Senior at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $91,000.