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 3
Management Systems Analyst Supervisor/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Kerrie Stoops serves as a Management Systems Analyst Supervisor. Their 2024 pay totaled $149,469.
Manager 2, Parks and Recreation/Parks and Recreation Department
Tom Walsh works as a Manager 2, Parks and Recreation for Parks and Recreation Department. Tom earned $149,469 in 2024.
Strategic Advisor 1, Property & Facility Management/Parks and Recreation Department
Lise Ward holds the role of Strategic Advisor 1, Property & Facility Management at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $149,240.
Manager 1, General Government/Parks and Recreation Department
Rochelle Brown is a Manager 1, General Government at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $147,971.
Manager 2, Parks and Recreation/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Lisa Nielsen serves as a Manager 2, Parks and Recreation. Their 2024 pay totaled $147,971.
Manager 1, General Government/Parks and Recreation Department
Teresa Rayburn works as a Manager 1, General Government for Parks and Recreation Department. Teresa earned $147,971 in 2024.
Manager 2, Parks and Recreation/Parks and Recreation Department
Jasmine Ridal is a Manager 2, Parks and Recreation at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $147,430.
Manager 2, Parks and Recreation/Parks and Recreation Department
Zachary Wilson holds the role of Manager 2, Parks and Recreation at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $147,430.
Manager 2, Parks and Recreation/Parks and Recreation Department
Karl Fields is a Manager 2, Parks and Recreation at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $147,264.
Manager 1, Parks and Recreation/Parks and Recreation Department
Niannian Chen works as a Manager 1, Parks and Recreation for Parks and Recreation Department. Niannian earned $147,181 in 2024.
Manager 2, General Government/Parks and Recreation Department
Kathleen Gantz works as a Manager 2, General Government for Parks and Recreation Department. Kathleen earned $146,890 in 2024.
Planning and Development Specialist,Supervising/Parks and Recreation Department
Laura Locklear holds the role of Planning and Development Specialist,Supervising at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $146,827.
Civil Engineering Specialist,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Florence Hsu serves as a Civil Engineering Specialist,Senior. Their 2024 pay totaled $146,328.
Civil Engineering Specialist,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
Jeffrey Naranjo holds the role of Civil Engineering Specialist,Senior at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $146,328.
Civil Engineering Specialist,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Jeffrey Naylor serves as a Civil Engineering Specialist,Senior. Their 2024 pay totaled $146,328.
Manager 2, General Government/Parks and Recreation Department
Jamie Lim holds the role of Manager 2, General Government at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $145,038.
Electrician Crew Chief/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Kevin Pates serves as a Electrician Crew Chief. Their 2024 pay totaled $144,976.
Manager 2, General Government/Parks and Recreation Department
Beau Baughman is a Manager 2, General Government at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $144,726.
Plumber Crew Chief/Parks and Recreation Department
Anthony Flynn works as a Plumber Crew Chief for Parks and Recreation Department. Anthony earned $144,685 in 2024.
Capital Projects Coordinator,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
Maureen Colaizzi is a Capital Projects Coordinator,Senior at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $144,373.
Capital Projects Coordinator,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
Benjamin Handziak is a Capital Projects Coordinator,Senior at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $144,373.
Real Property Agent Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Richard Gholaghong serves as a Real Property Agent Senior. Their 2024 pay totaled $143,520.
Manager 1, Parks and Recreation/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Chukundi Salisbury serves as a Manager 1, Parks and Recreation. Their 2024 pay totaled $142,314.
Manager 1, Parks and Recreation/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Gregg Mattsen serves as a Manager 1, Parks and Recreation. Their 2024 pay totaled $142,106.
Manager 2, Parks and Recreation/Parks and Recreation Department
Trevor Gregg holds the role of Manager 2, Parks and Recreation at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $141,877.
Manager 1, Property & Facility Management/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Michael Wallace serves as a Manager 1, Property & Facility Management. Their 2024 pay totaled $141,773.
Strategic Advisor 1,Exempt/Parks and Recreation Department
Cara Vallier is a Strategic Advisor 1,Exempt at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $141,378.
Environmental Analyst,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
Adam Bailey is a Environmental Analyst,Senior at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $141,107.
Environmental Analyst,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
Danielle Devier works as a Environmental Analyst,Senior for Parks and Recreation Department. Danielle earned $141,107 in 2024.
Environmental Analyst,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
Karsten Springstead is a Environmental Analyst,Senior at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $141,107.
Strategic Advisor 1, Human Services/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Tom Van Bronkhorst serves as a Strategic Advisor 1, Human Services. Their 2024 pay totaled $140,213.
Manager 1, Parks and Recreation/Parks and Recreation Department
William Dougherty holds the role of Manager 1, Parks and Recreation at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $139,672.
Strategic Advisor 1, Human Services/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Jeremy Bodda serves as a Strategic Advisor 1, Human Services. Their 2024 pay totaled $139,485.
HVAC Technician/Parks and Recreation Department
Arik Karlberg works as a HVAC Technician for Parks and Recreation Department. Arik earned $138,965 in 2024.
Capital Projects Coordinator,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
Daví De La Cruz is a Capital Projects Coordinator,Senior at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $138,923.
Capital Projects Coordinator,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
Rob Knutson holds the role of Capital Projects Coordinator,Senior at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $138,923.
Safety and Health Supervisor/Parks and Recreation Department
John Aldrich holds the role of Safety and Health Supervisor at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $138,840.
Facility Maintenance Supervisor,Assistant/Parks and Recreation Department
Rodney Roberge works as a Facility Maintenance Supervisor,Assistant for Parks and Recreation Department. Rodney earned $138,840 in 2024.
Real Property Agent Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
Schquay Brignac holds the role of Real Property Agent Senior at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $138,382.
Real Property Agent Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
Jen Fitzpatrick is a Real Property Agent Senior at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $138,382.