Who knew that LA lifeguards—who work in the sun, ocean surf, and golden sands of California— could reap such unbelievable financial reward?
It’s time we put Baywatch on pay watch. In 2019, we found top-paid lifeguards made up to $392,000.
Unfortunately, today, the pay and benefits are even more lucrative.
Daniel Douglas was the most highly paid and earned $510,283, an increase from $442,712 in 2020. As the “lifeguard captain,” he out-earned 1,000 of his peers: salary ($150,054), perks ($28,661), benefits ($85,508), and a whopping $246,060 in overtime pay.
The second highest paid, lifeguard chief Fernando Boiteux, pulled down $463,517 – up from $393,137 last year.
Our auditors at OpenTheBooks.com found 98 LA lifeguards earned at least $200,000 including benefits last year, and 20 made between $300,000 and $510,283. Thirty-seven lifeguards made between $50,000 and $247,000 in overtime alone.
And it’s not only about the cash compensation. After 30 years of service, LA lifeguards can retire as young as 55 on 79-percent of their pay.
Railbird, any truth to this? Top-Paid LA Lifeguards Earned Up To $510,283 In 2021
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Not quite the level of deejays in Las Vegas, but close.
Chi_Archie
EOG Veteran
at that level are they sitting behind desks the majority of time?
Drowning Lives Matter.
Crazy Pete
EOG Addicted
Top guy makes half of what Max Scherzer makes per start 
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cheapseats
EOG Master
Ummm, like a few times a year, BFD.
Viejo Dinosaur
EOG Master
Huntington Beach lifeguards can’t get rid of animals and homeless people on their beaches