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District of Columbia / DCPS / Chief

Job-title file

Chief

Lead staff and operations — set priorities, allocate resources, and oversee program delivery.

11 employees hold this title in DCPS. Median total compensation for the role is $207,555, above the department median of $97,187.

Employees
11
Total payroll
$2.3M
Role median
$207,555
Agency median
$97,187
Comparison
Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$203,638$228,388+

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

How total compensation varies among the 11 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 departments

This role across District of Columbia

Chief is held in 2 District of Columbia departments. In DCPS, the median of $207,555 ranks #2 of 2.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Mpd
$312,502 · 2

Median total compensation for the Chief role in other District of Columbiadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Compare jurisdictions

Chief beyond District of Columbia

This role is reported in 6 jurisdictions. In District of Columbia, the median of $209,511 ranks #2 of 6. See Chief across all of District of Columbia

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City of Boston
$185,597 · 5
City of Buffalo
$146,098 · 7
Rhode Island
$38,291 · 7

Median total compensation for comparable Chiefroles 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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Kim Jackson

Chief/DCPS

2024 total comp
$232,617
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$232,617
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$232,617
Hire date
2012/07/16
Pay grade
06

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
9,030

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.

Shakera Tyler

Chief/DCPS

2024 total comp
$211,470
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$211,470
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$211,470
Hire date
2016/10/17
Pay grade
06

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
13,663

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.

2024 total comp
$211,470
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$211,470
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$211,470
Hire date
2007/10/14
Pay grade
06

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
11,711

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.

Margaret Gurley

Chief/DCPS

2024 total comp
$211,470
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$211,470
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$211,470
Hire date
2009/08/10
Pay grade
06

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
9,995

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.

Cyrus VerraniMay be multiple

Chief/DCPS

2024 total comp
$209,511
Hire date
2017/10/10
Pay grade
06

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
41,504

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.

Lisa PutmanMay be multiple

Chief/DCPS

2024 total comp
$207,555
Hire date
2007/06/11
Pay grade
06

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
9,860

This Chief record at DCPS for Lisa Putman may represent several individuals, totaling $207,555 in 2024.

Christopher LewisMay be multiple

Chief/DCPS

2024 total comp
$207,555
Hire date
2009/06/08
Pay grade
06

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
39,099

This Chief record at DCPS for Christopher Lewis may represent several individuals, totaling $207,555 in 2024.

Corinne Colgan

Chief/DCPS

2024 total comp
$207,555
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$207,555
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$207,555
Hire date
2009/08/03
Pay grade
06

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Term
Record ID
5,167

At DCPS, Corinne Colgan serves as a Chief. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 15 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $207,555. They are classified at grade 06.

Paige Gaines-HoffmanMay be multiple

Chief/DCPS

2024 total comp
$205,597
Hire date
2010/08/02
Pay grade
06

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
42,462

Paige Gaines-Hoffman appears in DCPS payroll as a Chief, with $205,597 reported in 2024 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.

Natalie Alston

Chief/DCPS

2024 total comp
$205,597
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$205,597
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$205,597
Hire date
2015/10/19
Pay grade
06

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
12,096

Natalie Alston is a Chief at DCPS. They have served since 2015 (about 9 years). 2024 total compensation came to $205,597. They are classified at grade 06.

Cinthia Ruiz

Chief/DCPS

2024 total comp
$203,638
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$203,638
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$203,638
Hire date
2016/10/11
Pay grade
06

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
5,097

Cinthia Ruiz works as a Chief for DCPS. They have served since 2016 (about 8 years). Cinthia earned $203,638 in 2024. Their pay grade is 06.