California / Parks and Recreation / Lifeguard I (Seasonal)

Job-title file

Lifeguard I (Seasonal)

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

1,326 employees hold this title in Parks and Recreation. Median total compensation for the role is $4,806, below the department median of $27,643.

Employees: 1,326
Total payroll: $8.5M
Role median: $4,806
Agency median: $27,643
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$0$23,728+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 1,326 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compare jurisdictions

Lifeguard beyond California

This role is reported in 19 jurisdictions. In California, the median of $5,293 ranks #14 of 19. See Lifeguard across all of California →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Chicago Public Schools

$56,125 · 5

$55,994 · 371

$30,077 · 37

$27,144 · 252

$26,390 · 96

Louisville Metro, Kentucky

$17,208 · 10

New York City

$13,338 · 858

Connecticut

$11,552 · 5

Median total compensation for comparable Lifeguardroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Adelaide Mcdonald

Lifeguard I (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation

2025 total comp

$11,215

Base pay: $9,982
Overtime: $1,233
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,215
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $21
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5499370993901
Salary Total: $22
Total Pay: $11,215

Adelaide Mcdonald holds the role of Lifeguard I (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. Their status is intermittent. In 2025, their total compensation was $11,215. They are represented by R07.

Cayden Hoffmann

Lifeguard I (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation

2025 total comp

$11,207

Base pay: $10,775
Overtime: $212
Other pay: $220
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,207
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: San Diego

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $21
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5499370993901
Salary Total: $22
Total Pay: $11,207

Cayden Hoffmann is a Lifeguard I (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. They work intermittent. 2025 total compensation came to $11,207. They are represented by R07.

Nicholas Earnhart

Lifeguard I (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation

2025 total comp

$11,196

Base pay: $9,301
Overtime: $1,784
Other pay: $110
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,196
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Orange
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $21
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5499280993901
Salary Total: $22
Total Pay: $11,196

At Parks and Recreation, Nicholas Earnhart serves as a Lifeguard I (Seasonal). They work intermittent. Their 2025 pay totaled $11,196. They are represented by R07.

Gillian Epperson

Lifeguard I (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation

2025 total comp

$11,170

Base pay: $11,105
Overtime: $65
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,170
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Orange
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $21
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5499280993901
Salary Total: $22
Total Pay: $11,170

Gillian Epperson holds the role of Lifeguard I (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. Their status is intermittent. In 2025, their total compensation was $11,170. They are represented by R07.

Payton Lassahn

Lifeguard I (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation

2025 total comp

$11,092

Base pay: $9,772
Overtime: $1,210
Other pay: $110
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,092
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Santa Barbara
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $21
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5499120993901
Salary Total: $22
Total Pay: $11,092

At Parks and Recreation, Payton Lassahn serves as a Lifeguard I (Seasonal). They work intermittent. Their 2025 pay totaled $11,092. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Chandler Albright

Lifeguard I (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation

2025 total comp

$11,086

Base pay: $9,509
Overtime: $1,577
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,086
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Orange
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $21
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5499260993901
Salary Total: $22
Total Pay: $11,086

At Parks and Recreation, Chandler Albright serves as a Lifeguard I (Seasonal). They work intermittent. Their 2025 pay totaled $11,086. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Sean Callender

Lifeguard I (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation

2025 total comp

$11,082

Base pay: $10,746
Overtime: $336
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,082
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Orange
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $21
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5499260993901
Salary Total: $22
Total Pay: $11,082

At Parks and Recreation, Sean Callender serves as a Lifeguard I (Seasonal). They work intermittent. Their 2025 pay totaled $11,082. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Thomas Moore

Lifeguard I (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation

2025 total comp

$11,016

Base pay: $10,851
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $165
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,016
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: O

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $21
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5499170993901
Salary Total: $22
Total Pay: $11,016

Thomas Moore works as a Lifeguard I (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Their status is intermittent. Thomas earned $11,016 in 2025. Union affiliation: R07.

Connor Cosby

Lifeguard I (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation

2025 total comp

$10,970

Base pay: $10,015
Overtime: $955
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,970
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Orange
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $21
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5499260993901
Salary Total: $22
Total Pay: $10,970

Connor Cosby holds the role of Lifeguard I (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. Their status is intermittent. In 2025, their total compensation was $10,970. Union affiliation: R07.

Brynn Gray

Lifeguard I (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation

2025 total comp

$10,956

Base pay: $10,702
Overtime: $144
Other pay: $110
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,956
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Ventura
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $21
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5499130993901
Salary Total: $22
Total Pay: $10,956

At Parks and Recreation, Brynn Gray serves as a Lifeguard I (Seasonal). They work intermittent. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,956. Union affiliation: R07.

Cameron Torres

Lifeguard I (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation

2025 total comp

$10,949

Base pay: $9,820
Overtime: $946
Other pay: $183
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,949
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: San Luis Obispo
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $21
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5495540993901
Salary Total: $22
Total Pay: $10,949

Cameron Torres holds the role of Lifeguard I (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. Their status is intermittent. In 2025, their total compensation was $10,949. They are represented by R07.

Donald Drake

Lifeguard I (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation

2025 total comp

$10,936

Base pay: $9,226
Overtime: $1,545
Other pay: $165
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,936
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Orange
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $21
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5499260993901
Salary Total: $22
Total Pay: $10,936

Donald Drake holds the role of Lifeguard I (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. Their status is intermittent. In 2025, their total compensation was $10,936. Union affiliation: R07.

Amanda Price

Lifeguard I (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation

2025 total comp

$10,928

Base pay: $9,302
Overtime: $1,516
Other pay: $110
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,928
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Orange
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $21
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5499260993901
Salary Total: $22
Total Pay: $10,928

Amanda Price holds the role of Lifeguard I (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. Their status is intermittent. In 2025, their total compensation was $10,928. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Caiden Gonzalez

Lifeguard I (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation

2025 total comp

$10,878

Base pay: $10,576
Overtime: $192
Other pay: $110
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,878
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $21
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5499170993901
Salary Total: $22
Total Pay: $10,878

Caiden Gonzalez works as a Lifeguard I (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Their status is intermittent. Caiden earned $10,878 in 2025. They are represented by R07.

Aidan Donnager

Lifeguard I (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation

2025 total comp

$10,850

Base pay: $9,902
Overtime: $783
Other pay: $165
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,850
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $21
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5499370993901
Salary Total: $22
Total Pay: $10,850

At Parks and Recreation, Aidan Donnager serves as a Lifeguard I (Seasonal). They work intermittent. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,850. They are represented by R07.

Lucas Blair

Lifeguard I (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation

2025 total comp

$10,847

Base pay: $9,914
Overtime: $878
Other pay: $55
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,847
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Humboldt
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $21
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5496370993901
Salary Total: $22
Total Pay: $10,847

Lucas Blair holds the role of Lifeguard I (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. Their status is intermittent. In 2025, their total compensation was $10,847. They are represented by R07.

Benjamin Owen

Lifeguard I (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation

2025 total comp

$10,787

Base pay: $10,045
Overtime: $687
Other pay: $55
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,787
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Santa Barbara
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $21
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5499120993901
Salary Total: $22
Total Pay: $10,787

Benjamin Owen holds the role of Lifeguard I (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. Their status is intermittent. In 2025, their total compensation was $10,787. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Dylan Lum

Lifeguard I (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation

2025 total comp

$10,758

Base pay: $9,737
Overtime: $1,001
Other pay: $20
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,758
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: San Luis Obispo
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $21
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5495540993901
Salary Total: $22
Total Pay: $10,758

At Parks and Recreation, Dylan Lum serves as a Lifeguard I (Seasonal). They work intermittent. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,758. Union affiliation: R07.

Cameron Welk

Lifeguard I (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation

2025 total comp

$10,752

Base pay: $9,906
Overtime: $681
Other pay: $165
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,752
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Orange
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $21
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5499270993901
Salary Total: $22
Total Pay: $10,752

Cameron Welk holds the role of Lifeguard I (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. Their status is intermittent. In 2025, their total compensation was $10,752. They are represented by R07.

Curtis John Essen

Lifeguard I (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation

2025 total comp

$10,749

Base pay: $9,735
Overtime: $994
Other pay: $20
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,749
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: San Luis Obispo
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $21
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5495540993901
Salary Total: $22
Total Pay: $10,749

At Parks and Recreation, Curtis John Essen serves as a Lifeguard I (Seasonal). They work intermittent. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,749. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Sadie Bigler

Lifeguard I (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation

2025 total comp

$10,741

Base pay: $9,989
Overtime: $642
Other pay: $110
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,741
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Santa Cruz
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $21
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5497170993901
Salary Total: $22
Total Pay: $10,741

Sadie Bigler is a Lifeguard I (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. They work intermittent. 2025 total compensation came to $10,741. Their bargaining unit is R07.

John Giaquinto

Lifeguard I (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation

2025 total comp

$10,736

Base pay: $10,310
Overtime: $260
Other pay: $165
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,736
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Monterey
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $21
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5497220993901
Salary Total: $22
Total Pay: $10,736

At Parks and Recreation, John Giaquinto serves as a Lifeguard I (Seasonal). They work intermittent. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,736. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Nathan Stepan

Lifeguard I (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation

2025 total comp

$10,730

Base pay: $10,556
Overtime: $64
Other pay: $110
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,730
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Ventura
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $21
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5499130993901
Salary Total: $22
Total Pay: $10,730

Nathan Stepan holds the role of Lifeguard I (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. Their status is intermittent. In 2025, their total compensation was $10,730. Union affiliation: R07.

Aiden Root

Lifeguard I (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation

2025 total comp

$10,726

Base pay: $10,614
Overtime: $112
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,726
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Orange
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $21
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5499270993901
Salary Total: $22
Total Pay: $10,726

Aiden Root works as a Lifeguard I (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Their status is intermittent. Aiden earned $10,726 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R07.

Ikaika Voci-Machado

Lifeguard I (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation

2025 total comp

$10,711

Base pay: $10,231
Overtime: $260
Other pay: $220
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,711
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Orange
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $21
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5499260993901
Salary Total: $22
Total Pay: $10,711

Ikaika Voci-Machado works as a Lifeguard I (Seasonal) for Parks and Recreation. Their status is intermittent. Ikaika earned $10,711 in 2025. Union affiliation: R07.

Asher Kates

Lifeguard I (Seasonal)/Parks and Recreation

2025 total comp

$10,708

Base pay: $9,150
Overtime: $1,558
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,708
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Placer
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $21
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5496870993901
Salary Total: $22
Total Pay: $10,708

Asher Kates holds the role of Lifeguard I (Seasonal) at Parks and Recreation. Their status is intermittent. In 2025, their total compensation was $10,708. They are represented by R07.