District of Columbia / District of Columbia Public Schools / Principal
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Lead staff and operations — set priorities, allocate resources, and oversee program delivery.
116 employees hold this title in District of Columbia Public Schools. Median total compensation for the role is $197,776, above the department median of $97,187.
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How total compensation varies among the 116 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.
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This role is reported in 7 jurisdictions. In District of Columbia, the median of $197,776 ranks #3 of 7. See Principal across all of District of Columbia →
Median total compensation for comparable Principal roles 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.
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Maria Tukeva holds the role of Principal at District of Columbia Public Schools. They have served since 1984 (about 40 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $237,333. Their pay grade is 66.
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Anita Berger holds the role of Principal at District of Columbia Public Schools. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 31 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $233,240. Their pay grade is 65.
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Courtney Wilkerson is a Principal at District of Columbia Public Schools. They have served since 2012 (about 12 years). 2024 total compensation came to $223,693. They are classified at grade 66.
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Cara Fuller holds the role of Principal at District of Columbia Public Schools. They have served since 2012 (about 12 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $222,329. Their pay grade is 65.
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Christopher Cebrzynski is a Principal at District of Columbia Public Schools. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 13 years. 2024 total compensation came to $220,965. They are classified at grade 62.
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Kortni Stafford works as a Principal for District of Columbia Public Schools. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 13 years. Kortni earned $218,237 in 2024. Their pay grade is 66.
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Benjamin Williams is a Principal at District of Columbia Public Schools. Hired in 2012, they have about 12 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $218,237. They are classified at grade 66.
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Maurice Kennard is a Principal at District of Columbia Public Schools. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 23 years. 2024 total compensation came to $216,874. They are classified at grade 63.
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At District of Columbia Public Schools, 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.
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David Landeryou is a Principal at District of Columbia Public Schools. Hired in 1997, they have about 27 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $216,874. They are classified at grade 61.
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Kim Burke is a Principal at District of Columbia Public Schools. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 28 years. 2024 total compensation came to $216,874. They are classified at grade 63.
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Sah-U-Ra Brown works as a Principal for District of Columbia Public Schools. They have served since 2005 (about 19 years). Sah-U-Ra earned $215,509 in 2024. Their pay grade is 66.
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Semanthe Bright works as a Principal for District of Columbia Public Schools. Hired in 2009, they have about 15 years of service. Semanthe earned $215,509 in 2024. Their pay grade is 66.
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At District of Columbia Public Schools, 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.
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Natalie Hubbard is a Principal at District of Columbia Public Schools. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 26 years. 2024 total compensation came to $214,145. They are classified at grade 63.
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Maquita Alexander holds the role of Principal at District of Columbia Public Schools. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $214,145. Their pay grade is 61.
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Holly Searl holds the role of Principal at District of Columbia Public Schools. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 14 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $214,145. Their pay grade is 61.
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Payroll for Norah Lycknell (Principal, District of Columbia Public Schools) may cover more than one person; together they account for $211,417 in 2024.
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This Principal record at District of Columbia Public Schools for Harold Mccray may represent several individuals, totaling $211,417 in 2024.
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Alysia Lutz works as a Principal for District of Columbia Public Schools. Hired in 2009, they have about 15 years of service. Alysia earned $211,417 in 2024. Their pay grade is 61.
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At District of Columbia Public Schools, 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.
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Marlene Magrino is a Principal at District of Columbia Public Schools. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 6 years. 2024 total compensation came to $211,417. They are classified at grade 63.
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Tracy Foster is a Principal at District of Columbia Public Schools. 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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Latisha Coleman holds the role of Principal at District of Columbia Public Schools. Hired in 2010, they have about 14 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $211,417. Their pay grade is 66.
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Carrie Broquard works as a Principal for District of Columbia Public Schools. They have served since 2014 (about 10 years). Carrie earned $211,417 in 2024. Their pay grade is 61.
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Arthur Mola holds the role of Principal at District of Columbia Public Schools. They have served since 2014 (about 10 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $211,417. Their pay grade is 66.
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This Principal record at District of Columbia Public Schools for Amelia Hunt Birchette may represent several individuals, totaling $210,053 in 2024.
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This Principal record at District of Columbia Public Schools for Aimee Cepeda may represent several individuals, totaling $210,053 in 2024.
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Grace Alwen Reid holds the role of Principal at District of Columbia Public Schools. 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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Diedre Neal is a Principal at District of Columbia Public Schools. They have served since 1990 (about 34 years). 2024 total compensation came to $210,053. They are classified at grade 64.
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Charlette Butler works as a Principal for District of Columbia Public Schools. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 16 years. Charlette earned $208,689 in 2024. Their pay grade is 63.
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Victorie Thomas is a Principal at District of Columbia Public Schools. They have served since 2008 (about 16 years). 2024 total compensation came to $208,689. They are classified at grade 61.
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William Haith works as a Principal for District of Columbia Public Schools. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 20 years. William earned $207,324 in 2024. Their pay grade is 65.
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Sylvia Isaac works as a Principal for District of Columbia Public Schools. Their tenure dates to 1986, about 38 years. Sylvia earned $207,324 in 2024. Their pay grade is 65.
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Eric Fraser works as a Principal for District of Columbia Public Schools. They have served since 2016 (about 8 years). Eric earned $207,324 in 2024. Their pay grade is 64.
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Niyeka Wilson is a Principal at District of Columbia Public Schools. They have served since 2013 (about 11 years). 2024 total compensation came to $207,324. They are classified at grade 62.
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At District of Columbia Public Schools, Masi Preston serves as a Principal. Hired in 2015, they have about 9 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $207,324. They are classified at grade 62.
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Mitchell Brunson is a Principal at District of Columbia Public Schools. Hired in 2003, they have about 21 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $205,962. They are classified at grade 61.
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At District of Columbia Public Schools, John Burst serves as a Principal. They have served since 1990 (about 34 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $205,962. They are classified at grade 61.
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Malaika Golden is a Principal at District of Columbia Public Schools. Hired in 2010, they have about 14 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $205,962. They are classified at grade 61.