District of Columbia / DCPS
Agency file
The DCPS is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.
In 2024, this agency had 13,285 employees with median total compensation of $97,187; the highest distinct record was $280,000.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2024 total compensation is spread across the 13,285 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($97,187) — 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 $137,632 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $25. 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 1
Chancellor/DCPS
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Lewis Ferebee holds the role of Chancellor at DCPS. They have served since 2019 (about 5 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $280,000. Their pay grade is 01.
Principal/DCPS
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Maria Tukeva holds the role of Principal at DCPS. They have served since 1984 (about 40 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $237,333. Their pay grade is 66.
Principal/DCPS
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Anita Berger holds the role of Principal at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 31 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $233,240. Their pay grade is 65.
Chief/DCPS
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Kim Jackson holds the role of Chief at DCPS. They have served since 2012 (about 12 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $232,617. Their pay grade is 06.
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This Deputy Chancellor record at DCPS for Patrick Ashley may represent several individuals, totaling $226,944 in 2024.
Deputy Chancellor/DCPS
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Drewana Bey holds the role of Deputy Chancellor at DCPS. They have served since 2016 (about 8 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $226,944. Their pay grade is 01.
Principal/DCPS
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Courtney Wilkerson is a Principal at DCPS. They have served since 2012 (about 12 years). 2024 total compensation came to $223,693. They are classified at grade 66.
Principal/DCPS
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Cara Fuller holds the role of Principal at DCPS. They have served since 2012 (about 12 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $222,329. Their pay grade is 65.
Principal/DCPS
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Christopher Cebrzynski is a Principal at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 13 years. 2024 total compensation came to $220,965. They are classified at grade 62.
Principal/DCPS
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Benjamin Williams is a Principal at DCPS. Hired in 2012, they have about 12 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $218,237. They are classified at grade 66.
Principal/DCPS
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Kortni Stafford works as a Principal for DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 13 years. Kortni earned $218,237 in 2024. Their pay grade is 66.
Principal/DCPS
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At DCPS, Brandon Eatman serves as a Principal. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 31 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $216,874. They are classified at grade 61.
Principal/DCPS
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David Landeryou is a Principal at DCPS. Hired in 1997, they have about 27 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $216,874. They are classified at grade 61.
Principal/DCPS
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Kim Burke is a Principal at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 28 years. 2024 total compensation came to $216,874. They are classified at grade 63.
Principal/DCPS
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Maurice Kennard is a Principal at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 23 years. 2024 total compensation came to $216,874. They are classified at grade 63.
Principal/DCPS
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At DCPS, Lucas Cooke serves as a Principal. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 10 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $215,509. They are classified at grade 64.
Principal/DCPS
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Sah-U-Ra Brown works as a Principal for DCPS. They have served since 2005 (about 19 years). Sah-U-Ra earned $215,509 in 2024. Their pay grade is 66.
Principal/DCPS
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Semanthe Bright works as a Principal for DCPS. Hired in 2009, they have about 15 years of service. Semanthe earned $215,509 in 2024. Their pay grade is 66.
Principal/DCPS
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Holly Searl holds the role of Principal at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 14 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $214,145. Their pay grade is 61.
Principal/DCPS
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Maquita Alexander holds the role of Principal at DCPS. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $214,145. Their pay grade is 61.
Principal/DCPS
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Natalie Hubbard is a Principal at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 26 years. 2024 total compensation came to $214,145. They are classified at grade 63.
Chief/DCPS
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Margaret Gurley works as a Chief for DCPS. They have served since 2009 (about 15 years). Margaret earned $211,470 in 2024. Their pay grade is 06.
Chief/DCPS
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Quinne Harris-Lindsey is a Chief at DCPS. They have served since 2007 (about 17 years). 2024 total compensation came to $211,470. They are classified at grade 06.
Chief/DCPS
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Shakera Tyler holds the role of Chief at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 8 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $211,470. Their pay grade is 06.
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Payroll for Norah Lycknell (Principal, DCPS) may cover more than one person; together they account for $211,417 in 2024.
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This Principal record at DCPS for Harold Mccray may represent several individuals, totaling $211,417 in 2024.
Principal/DCPS
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Arthur Mola holds the role of Principal at DCPS. They have served since 2014 (about 10 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $211,417. Their pay grade is 66.
Principal/DCPS
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Alysia Lutz works as a Principal for DCPS. Hired in 2009, they have about 15 years of service. Alysia earned $211,417 in 2024. Their pay grade is 61.
Principal/DCPS
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Carrie Broquard works as a Principal for DCPS. They have served since 2014 (about 10 years). Carrie earned $211,417 in 2024. Their pay grade is 61.
Principal/DCPS
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Latisha Coleman holds the role of Principal at DCPS. Hired in 2010, they have about 14 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $211,417. Their pay grade is 66.
Principal/DCPS
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Marlene Magrino is a Principal at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 6 years. 2024 total compensation came to $211,417. They are classified at grade 63.
Principal/DCPS
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At DCPS, William Massey serves as a Principal. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 6 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $211,417. They are classified at grade 66.
Principal/DCPS
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Tracy Foster is a Principal at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 17 years. 2024 total compensation came to $211,417. They are classified at grade 63.
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This Principal record at DCPS for Amelia Hunt Birchette may represent several individuals, totaling $210,053 in 2024.
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This Principal record at DCPS for Aimee Cepeda may represent several individuals, totaling $210,053 in 2024.
Principal/DCPS
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Diedre Neal is a Principal at DCPS. They have served since 1990 (about 34 years). 2024 total compensation came to $210,053. They are classified at grade 64.
Principal/DCPS
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Grace Alwen Reid holds the role of Principal at DCPS. Hired in 2001, they have about 23 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $210,053. Their pay grade is 62.
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Cyrus Verrani appears in DCPS payroll as a Chief, with $209,511 reported in 2024 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.
Principal/DCPS
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Charlette Butler works as a Principal for DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 16 years. Charlette earned $208,689 in 2024. Their pay grade is 63.
Principal/DCPS
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Victorie Thomas is a Principal at DCPS. They have served since 2008 (about 16 years). 2024 total compensation came to $208,689. They are classified at grade 61.