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 5
Safety and Health Specialist,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
Jacob Schmider is a Safety and Health Specialist,Senior at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $131,310.
Safety and Health Specialist,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
Xavier Stewart is a Safety and Health Specialist,Senior at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $131,310.
Electrician/Parks and Recreation Department
Kraig Knox works as a Electrician for Parks and Recreation Department. Kraig earned $131,019 in 2024.
Electrician/Parks and Recreation Department
Steven Martinez is a Electrician at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $131,019.
Electrician/Parks and Recreation Department
Quang Tran holds the role of Electrician at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $131,019.
Capital Projects Coordinator/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Myles Long serves as a Capital Projects Coordinator. Their 2024 pay totaled $130,894.
Finance Analyst,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
Michelle Davis works as a Finance Analyst,Senior for Parks and Recreation Department. Michelle earned $130,832 in 2024.
Finance Analyst,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
Kim-Lien Pham holds the role of Finance Analyst,Senior at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $130,832.
Drainage and Wastewater Collection Crew Chief/Parks and Recreation Department
Rudy Kollar holds the role of Drainage and Wastewater Collection Crew Chief at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $130,707.
Strategic Advisor 1, Parks and Recreation/Parks and Recreation Department
Darryl Cook works as a Strategic Advisor 1, Parks and Recreation for Parks and Recreation Department. Darryl earned $130,208 in 2024.
Equipment Maintenance Crew Chief/Parks and Recreation Department
Christopher Grady holds the role of Equipment Maintenance Crew Chief at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $130,083.
Plumber/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, John Cottone serves as a Plumber. Their 2024 pay totaled $129,813.
Plumber/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, James Hughes serves as a Plumber. Their 2024 pay totaled $129,813.
Plumber/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Ahmed Sanura serves as a Plumber. Their 2024 pay totaled $129,813.
Golf Course Maintenance Supervisor/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Jonathan Fulmer serves as a Golf Course Maintenance Supervisor. Their 2024 pay totaled $129,126.
Golf Course Maintenance Supervisor/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Larry Glaser serves as a Golf Course Maintenance Supervisor. Their 2024 pay totaled $129,126.
Golf Course Maintenance Supervisor/Parks and Recreation Department
Rocky Tharp works as a Golf Course Maintenance Supervisor for Parks and Recreation Department. Rocky earned $129,126 in 2024.
Strategic Advisor 1, General Government/Parks and Recreation Department
Jim Cunningham holds the role of Strategic Advisor 1, General Government at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $128,211.
Strategic Advisor 1, General Government/Parks and Recreation Department
Nabor Salinas Iii holds the role of Strategic Advisor 1, General Government at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $128,211.
Strategic Advisor 1, Parks and Recreation/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Kidist Dejene serves as a Strategic Advisor 1, Parks and Recreation. Their 2024 pay totaled $127,920.
Planning and Development Specialist,Senior-Bu/Parks and Recreation Department
Karama Blackhorn works as a Planning and Development Specialist,Senior-Bu for Parks and Recreation Department. Karama earned $126,360 in 2024.
Planning and Development Specialist,Senior-Bu/Parks and Recreation Department
Colin Campbell works as a Planning and Development Specialist,Senior-Bu for Parks and Recreation Department. Colin earned $126,360 in 2024.
Management Systems Analyst,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Zachary Cugno serves as a Management Systems Analyst,Senior. Their 2024 pay totaled $126,360.
Capital Projects Coordinator/Parks and Recreation Department
Ray Gontarz holds the role of Capital Projects Coordinator at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $126,027.
Capital Projects Coordinator/Parks and Recreation Department
Jordan Lewis works as a Capital Projects Coordinator for Parks and Recreation Department. Jordan earned $126,027 in 2024.
Capital Projects Coordinator Assistant/Parks and Recreation Department
Fuadi Said holds the role of Capital Projects Coordinator Assistant at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $126,027.
Capital Projects Coordinator Assistant/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Hilary Schaadt serves as a Capital Projects Coordinator Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $126,027.
Electrician/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Yared Gebregziabiher serves as a Electrician. Their 2024 pay totaled $125,986.
Electrician/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Jonathan Nguyen serves as a Electrician. Their 2024 pay totaled $125,986.
Electrician/Parks and Recreation Department
Jason Sterling works as a Electrician for Parks and Recreation Department. Jason earned $125,986 in 2024.
Accountant Principal/Parks and Recreation Department
Fung Kwan is a Accountant Principal at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $125,944.
Strategic Advisor 1, Parks and Recreation/Parks and Recreation Department
Rebecca Milliman works as a Strategic Advisor 1, Parks and Recreation for Parks and Recreation Department. Rebecca earned $125,424 in 2024.
Strategic Advisor 1, General Government/Parks and Recreation Department
Emily Tegge is a Strategic Advisor 1, General Government at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $125,320.
Parks Maintenance Crew Chief/Parks and Recreation Department
Jesse Bonn is a Parks Maintenance Crew Chief at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $125,258.
Parks Maintenance Crew Chief/Parks and Recreation Department
Dewright Brooks holds the role of Parks Maintenance Crew Chief at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $125,258.
Parks Maintenance Crew Chief/Parks and Recreation Department
Kristy Darcy is a Parks Maintenance Crew Chief at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $125,258.
Parks Maintenance Crew Chief/Parks and Recreation Department
Terence Masterjohn is a Parks Maintenance Crew Chief at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $125,258.
Parks Maintenance Crew Chief/Parks and Recreation Department
Andrew Rasmussen holds the role of Parks Maintenance Crew Chief at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $125,258.
Parks Maintenance Crew Chief/Parks and Recreation Department
Phuong Ta works as a Parks Maintenance Crew Chief for Parks and Recreation Department. Phuong earned $125,258 in 2024.
Parks Maintenance Crew Chief/Parks and Recreation Department
Brian Willis works as a Parks Maintenance Crew Chief for Parks and Recreation Department. Brian earned $125,258 in 2024.