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.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 2
Manager 2, Exempt/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Jeffrey Bishop serves as a Manager 2, Exempt. Their 2024 pay totaled $163,654.
Capital Projects Coordinator Supervisor/Parks and Recreation Department
Sai Fang works as a Capital Projects Coordinator Supervisor for Parks and Recreation Department. Sai earned $161,491 in 2024.
Capital Projects Coordinator Supervisor/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Toby Ressler serves as a Capital Projects Coordinator Supervisor. Their 2024 pay totaled $161,491.
Strategic Advisor 3, Finance,Budget,And Accounting/Parks and Recreation Department
Hoda Gray is a Strategic Advisor 3, Finance,Budget,And Accounting at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $161,366.
Strategic Advisor 2, Parks and Recreation/Parks and Recreation Department
Corey Myers is a Strategic Advisor 2, Parks and Recreation at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $161,366.
Manager 2, Property & Facility Management/Parks and Recreation Department
Joelle Hammerstad works as a Manager 2, Property & Facility Management for Parks and Recreation Department. Joelle earned $161,304 in 2024.
Strategic Advisor 2, Parks and Recreation/Parks and Recreation Department
Ching Sam works as a Strategic Advisor 2, Parks and Recreation for Parks and Recreation Department. Ching earned $160,909 in 2024.
Landscape Architect,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
Carter Smith is a Landscape Architect,Senior at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $158,974.
Strategic Advisor 2, Finance,Budget,And Accounting/Parks and Recreation Department
Justin Hellier holds the role of Strategic Advisor 2, Finance,Budget,And Accounting at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $158,600.
Strategic Advisor 1, Human Services/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Kareem Jenkins serves as a Strategic Advisor 1, Human Services. Their 2024 pay totaled $157,893.
Strategic Advisor 1, Human Services/Parks and Recreation Department
Samuel Phillips works as a Strategic Advisor 1, Human Services for Parks and Recreation Department. Samuel earned $157,893 in 2024.
Strategic Advisor 1, Human Services/Parks and Recreation Department
Kwame Robinson holds the role of Strategic Advisor 1, Human Services at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $157,893.
Strategic Advisor 2, General Government/Parks and Recreation Department
Paula Hoff is a Strategic Advisor 2, General Government at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $157,331.
Manager 2, Parks and Recreation/Parks and Recreation Department
Lakema Bell is a Manager 2, Parks and Recreation at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $157,019.
Capital Projects Coordinator,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
Morteza Behrooz works as a Capital Projects Coordinator,Senior for Parks and Recreation Department. Morteza earned $155,709 in 2024.
Capital Projects Coordinator,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Michael Fernandes serves as a Capital Projects Coordinator,Senior. Their 2024 pay totaled $155,709.
Capital Projects Coordinator,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
Shannon Glass works as a Capital Projects Coordinator,Senior for Parks and Recreation Department. Shannon earned $155,709 in 2024.
Capital Projects Coordinator,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
Kelly Goold is a Capital Projects Coordinator,Senior at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $155,709.
Capital Projects Coordinator,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
Fred Gu holds the role of Capital Projects Coordinator,Senior at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $155,709.
Capital Projects Coordinator,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
Christopher Harrington holds the role of Capital Projects Coordinator,Senior at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $155,709.
Capital Projects Coordinator,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
Stephen Levengood works as a Capital Projects Coordinator,Senior for Parks and Recreation Department. Stephen earned $155,709 in 2024.
Capital Projects Coordinator,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Janice Liang serves as a Capital Projects Coordinator,Senior. Their 2024 pay totaled $155,709.
Capital Projects Coordinator,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
Jonathan Pagan works as a Capital Projects Coordinator,Senior for Parks and Recreation Department. Jonathan earned $155,709 in 2024.
Strategic Advisor 2, Exempt/Parks and Recreation Department
Natonia Tayag is a Strategic Advisor 2, Exempt at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $155,542.
Manager 2, Parks and Recreation/Parks and Recreation Department
Kyle Griggs holds the role of Manager 2, Parks and Recreation at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $154,877.
Manager 2, General Government/Parks and Recreation Department
Jeffrey Hodges works as a Manager 2, General Government for Parks and Recreation Department. Jeffrey earned $154,877 in 2024.
Strategic Advisor 2, General Government/Parks and Recreation Department
Brian Judd holds the role of Strategic Advisor 2, General Government at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $152,485.
Strategic Advisor 2, General Government/Parks and Recreation Department
Shanyanika Mcelroy is a Strategic Advisor 2, General Government at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $152,485.
Manager 2, Parks and Recreation/Parks and Recreation Department
Barbara Wade is a Manager 2, Parks and Recreation at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $152,485.
Strategic Advisor 2, General Government/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Todd Burley serves as a Strategic Advisor 2, General Government. Their 2024 pay totaled $152,464.
Information Technology Professional B Bu/Parks and Recreation Department
Jordan Ng holds the role of Information Technology Professional B Bu at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $152,422.
Manager 2, Parks and Recreation/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Johnnie Williams serves as a Manager 2, Parks and Recreation. Their 2024 pay totaled $151,424.
Strategic Advisor 2, Parks and Recreation/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Waslala Miranda serves as a Strategic Advisor 2, Parks and Recreation. Their 2024 pay totaled $150,842.
Manager 2, General Government/Parks and Recreation Department
Joanne Orsucci is a Manager 2, General Government at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $150,654.
Manager 2, Parks and Recreation/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Jordan Merriam serves as a Manager 2, Parks and Recreation. Their 2024 pay totaled $150,571.
Capital Projects Coordinator,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Tracy Yang serves as a Capital Projects Coordinator,Senior. Their 2024 pay totaled $150,051.
Strategic Advisor 1, Human Services/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Colin Hunter serves as a Strategic Advisor 1, Human Services. Their 2024 pay totaled $150,010.
Strategic Advisor 1, Human Services/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Rick Mroos serves as a Strategic Advisor 1, Human Services. Their 2024 pay totaled $150,010.
Management Systems Analyst Supervisor/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Michael Linn serves as a Management Systems Analyst Supervisor. Their 2024 pay totaled $149,469.
Management Systems Analyst Supervisor/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Semere Melake serves as a Management Systems Analyst Supervisor. Their 2024 pay totaled $149,469.