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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Personnel Specialist,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Narkedrian Hollis serves as a Personnel Specialist,Senior. Their 2024 pay totaled $98,571.
Administrative Staff Analyst/Parks and Recreation Department
Michael Taylor-Judd is a Administrative Staff Analyst at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $98,571.
Administrative Staff Analyst/Parks and Recreation Department
Tinna White works as a Administrative Staff Analyst for Parks and Recreation Department. Tinna earned $98,571 in 2024.
Public Education Program Specialist/Parks and Recreation Department
Kimberly Loureiro holds the role of Public Education Program Specialist at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $98,363.
Aquatic Center Coordinator,Assistant/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, George Moffitt serves as a Aquatic Center Coordinator,Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $98,280.
Aquatic Center Coordinator,Assistant/Parks and Recreation Department
Erin Bruce is a Aquatic Center Coordinator,Assistant at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $98,280.
Aquatic Center Coordinator,Assistant/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Kelsey Jackson serves as a Aquatic Center Coordinator,Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $98,280.
Aquatic Center Coordinator,Assistant/Parks and Recreation Department
Brian Jaeger works as a Aquatic Center Coordinator,Assistant for Parks and Recreation Department. Brian earned $98,280 in 2024.
Aquatic Center Coordinator,Assistant/Parks and Recreation Department
Mark Cantrell works as a Aquatic Center Coordinator,Assistant for Parks and Recreation Department. Mark earned $98,280 in 2024.
Civil Engineering Specialist,Assistant I/Parks and Recreation Department
Michael Mueller works as a Civil Engineering Specialist,Assistant I for Parks and Recreation Department. Michael earned $98,134 in 2024.
Recreation Program Specialist/Parks and Recreation Department
Courtney Gogetap works as a Recreation Program Specialist for Parks and Recreation Department. Courtney earned $97,698 in 2024.
Recreation Program Specialist/Parks and Recreation Department
Mariya Shtern works as a Recreation Program Specialist for Parks and Recreation Department. Mariya earned $97,698 in 2024.
Recreation Program Specialist/Parks and Recreation Department
Jordan Delgado is a Recreation Program Specialist at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $97,698.
Recreation Program Specialist/Parks and Recreation Department
Lauren Widmann works as a Recreation Program Specialist for Parks and Recreation Department. Lauren earned $97,698 in 2024.
Construction and Repair Crew Chief/Parks and Recreation Department
Carlos Mcarthur works as a Construction and Repair Crew Chief for Parks and Recreation Department. Carlos earned $97,614 in 2024.
Drainage and Wastewater Collection Worker/Parks and Recreation Department
Riley Hein works as a Drainage and Wastewater Collection Worker for Parks and Recreation Department. Riley earned $97,365 in 2024.
Construction and Maintenance Equipment Operator/Parks and Recreation Department
Tyree Lee holds the role of Construction and Maintenance Equipment Operator at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $96,782.
Construction and Maintenance Equipment Operator/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Drew Mcmanus serves as a Construction and Maintenance Equipment Operator. Their 2024 pay totaled $96,782.
Construction and Maintenance Equipment Operator/Parks and Recreation Department
Lance Myers holds the role of Construction and Maintenance Equipment Operator at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $96,782.
Construction and Maintenance Equipment Operator/Parks and Recreation Department
Joshua Jaramillo is a Construction and Maintenance Equipment Operator at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $96,782.
Administrative Staff Assistant/Parks and Recreation Department
Tyanna Coffey holds the role of Administrative Staff Assistant at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $96,574.
Administrative Staff Assistant/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Penny Garrett serves as a Administrative Staff Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $96,574.
Grants and Contracts Specialist/Parks and Recreation Department
Ma Annabel Borromeo holds the role of Grants and Contracts Specialist at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $96,574.
Tree Trimmer,Lead/Parks and Recreation Department
Justin Arends holds the role of Tree Trimmer,Lead at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $96,554.
Tree Trimmer,Lead/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Mark Malone serves as a Tree Trimmer,Lead. Their 2024 pay totaled $96,554.
Tree Trimmer,Lead/Parks and Recreation Department
Joseph Perdue holds the role of Tree Trimmer,Lead at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $96,554.
Recreation Center Coordinator,Assistant/Parks and Recreation Department
Sheila Ruiz is a Recreation Center Coordinator,Assistant at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $96,200.
Cement Finisher-Parks Facilities/Parks and Recreation Department
Aaron Jenkins works as a Cement Finisher-Parks Facilities for Parks and Recreation Department. Aaron earned $95,784 in 2024.
Cement Finisher-Parks Facilities/Parks and Recreation Department
Siosifa Tuipulotu holds the role of Cement Finisher-Parks Facilities at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $95,784.
Park Ranger, Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
Sandra Wilcox is a Park Ranger, Senior at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $95,555.
Recreation Leader/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Ian Clare serves as a Recreation Leader. Their 2024 pay totaled $94,931.
Recreation Leader/Parks and Recreation Department
Anthony Ettel works as a Recreation Leader for Parks and Recreation Department. Anthony earned $94,931 in 2024.
Recreation Leader/Parks and Recreation Department
Johnny Frazier is a Recreation Leader at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $94,931.
Recreation Leader/Parks and Recreation Department
Dirk Hallingstad is a Recreation Leader at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $94,931.
Recreation Leader/Parks and Recreation Department
Elias Hassan is a Recreation Leader at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $94,931.
Recreation Leader/Parks and Recreation Department
Christopher Jones works as a Recreation Leader for Parks and Recreation Department. Christopher earned $94,931 in 2024.
Recreation Leader/Parks and Recreation Department
Jean Lee works as a Recreation Leader for Parks and Recreation Department. Jean earned $94,931 in 2024.
Recreation Leader/Parks and Recreation Department
Mark Mendez holds the role of Recreation Leader at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $94,931.
Recreation Leader/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Joy Williams serves as a Recreation Leader. Their 2024 pay totaled $94,931.
Recreation Leader/Parks and Recreation Department
J'Anna Chilcoat is a Recreation Leader at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $94,931.