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District of Columbia / DCPS / Program Specialist

Job-title file

Program Specialist

Coordinate and deliver a specific program area, supporting planning, outreach, and daily operations.

67 employees hold this title in DCPS. Median total compensation for the role is $100,988, above the department median of $97,187.

Employees
67
Total payroll
$6.9M
Role median
$100,988
Agency median
$97,187
Comparison
Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$92,610$112,160+

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

How total compensation varies among the 67 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 across District of Columbia

Program Specialist is held in 2 District of Columbia departments. In DCPS, the median of $100,988 ranks #1 of 2.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Dbh
$95,816 · 1

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

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Program Specialist beyond District of Columbia

This role is reported in 10 jurisdictions. In District of Columbia, the median of $98,412 ranks #2 of 10. See Program Specialist across all of District of Columbia

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City of Chicago
$80,124 · 20
Texas
$67,227 · 7,181
Utah
$62,109 · 236
Missouri
$50,327 · 621
Georgia
$43,680 · 88

Median total compensation for comparable Program Specialistroles 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

Page 1

Ernesto StepterMay be multiple

Program Specialist/DCPS

2024 total comp
$112,160
Hire date
2019/10/15
Pay grade
14

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
41,772

Payroll for Ernesto Stepter (Program Specialist, DCPS) may cover more than one person; together they account for $112,160 in 2024.

Patricia CunninghamMay be multiple

Program Specialist/DCPS

2024 total comp
$112,160
Hire date
2014/11/03
Pay grade
14

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
42,510

This Program Specialist record at DCPS for Patricia Cunningham may represent several individuals, totaling $112,160 in 2024.

Sharon Culver

Program Specialist/DCPS

2024 total comp
$112,160
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$112,160
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,160
Hire date
2019/08/04
Pay grade
14

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
13,623

Sharon Culver is a Program Specialist at DCPS. They have served since 2019 (about 5 years). 2024 total compensation came to $112,160. They are classified at grade 14.

Chelsea Fokou

Program Specialist/DCPS

2024 total comp
$112,160
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$112,160
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,160
Hire date
2020/08/17
Pay grade
14

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
39,034

Chelsea Fokou works as a Program Specialist for DCPS. Hired in 2020, they have about 4 years of service. Chelsea earned $112,160 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Denise Akers

Program Specialist/DCPS

2024 total comp
$112,160
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$112,160
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,160
Hire date
2009/08/17
Pay grade
14

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
6,193

Denise Akers holds the role of Program Specialist at DCPS. They have served since 2009 (about 15 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $112,160. Their pay grade is 14.

Ivanna Robinson

Program Specialist/DCPS

2024 total comp
$112,160
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$112,160
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,160
Hire date
2013/08/12
Pay grade
14

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
8,419

Ivanna Robinson works as a Program Specialist for DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 11 years. Ivanna earned $112,160 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Corina Powell

Program Specialist/DCPS

2024 total comp
$112,160
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$112,160
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,160
Hire date
2016/08/15
Pay grade
14

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
4,978

Corina Powell is a Program Specialist at DCPS. Hired in 2016, they have about 8 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $112,160. They are classified at grade 14.

Anthony Allard

Program Specialist/DCPS

2024 total comp
$112,160
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$112,160
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,160
Hire date
2013/01/22
Pay grade
14

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
4,128

Anthony Allard holds the role of Program Specialist at DCPS. Hired in 2013, they have about 11 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $112,160. Their pay grade is 14.

Lauren B Davis

Program Specialist/DCPS

2024 total comp
$109,367
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$109,367
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,367
Hire date
2009/02/02
Pay grade
14

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
8,716

Lauren B Davis works as a Program Specialist for DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 15 years. Lauren earned $109,367 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Machal Cradle

Program Specialist/DCPS

2024 total comp
$109,367
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$109,367
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,367
Hire date
2012/10/09
Pay grade
14

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
10,816

Machal Cradle holds the role of Program Specialist at DCPS. They have served since 2012 (about 12 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $109,367. Their pay grade is 14.

Hasan Ashshaheed

Program Specialist/DCPS

2024 total comp
$109,367
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$109,367
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,367
Hire date
2007/04/02
Pay grade
14

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
8,371

At DCPS, Hasan Ashshaheed serves as a Program Specialist. Hired in 2007, they have about 17 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $109,367. They are classified at grade 14.

Vennessea Lamb

Program Specialist/DCPS

2024 total comp
$109,367
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$109,367
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,367
Hire date
2012/08/20
Pay grade
14

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
13,809

At DCPS, Vennessea Lamb serves as a Program Specialist. They have served since 2012 (about 12 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $109,367. They are classified at grade 14.

David Russell

Program Specialist/DCPS

2024 total comp
$109,367
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$109,367
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,367
Hire date
2011/10/03
Pay grade
14

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
6,288

David Russell works as a Program Specialist for DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 13 years. David earned $109,367 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Andrea Roberson

Program Specialist/DCPS

2024 total comp
$106,575
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$106,575
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,575
Hire date
2016/06/27
Pay grade
14

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
4,539

Andrea Roberson holds the role of Program Specialist at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 8 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $106,575. Their pay grade is 14.

Shalu Rana

Program Specialist/DCPS

2024 total comp
$106,575
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$106,575
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,575
Hire date
2017/12/11
Pay grade
14

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
13,424

Shalu Rana holds the role of Program Specialist at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 7 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $106,575. Their pay grade is 14.

Whitney Bakke

Program Specialist/DCPS

2024 total comp
$106,575
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$106,575
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,575
Hire date
2010/08/09
Pay grade
14

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
14,709

Whitney Bakke holds the role of Program Specialist at DCPS. They have served since 2010 (about 14 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $106,575. Their pay grade is 14.

Melanie Cerritos

Program Specialist/DCPS

2024 total comp
$106,575
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$106,575
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,575
Hire date
2011/07/11
Pay grade
14

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
10,535

At DCPS, Melanie Cerritos serves as a Program Specialist. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 13 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $106,575. They are classified at grade 14.

Lindsay Damich

Program Specialist/DCPS

2024 total comp
$106,575
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$106,575
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,575
Hire date
2017/08/21
Pay grade
14

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
10,593

Lindsay Damich is a Program Specialist at DCPS. Hired in 2017, they have about 7 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $106,575. They are classified at grade 14.

Mark Walker

Program Specialist/DCPS

2024 total comp
$106,575
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$106,575
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,575
Hire date
2006/08/16
Pay grade
14

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
10,136

Mark Walker is a Program Specialist at DCPS. Hired in 2006, they have about 18 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $106,575. They are classified at grade 14.

Akilah English

Program Specialist/DCPS

2024 total comp
$106,575
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$106,575
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,575
Hire date
2017/06/27
Pay grade
14

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
4,286

Akilah English is a Program Specialist at DCPS. Hired in 2017, they have about 7 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $106,575. They are classified at grade 14.

Megan Schiffhauer

Program Specialist/DCPS

2024 total comp
$106,575
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$106,575
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,575
Hire date
2011/07/31
Pay grade
14

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
10,462

Megan Schiffhauer is a Program Specialist at DCPS. Hired in 2011, they have about 13 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $106,575. They are classified at grade 14.

Dimitri Pankratov

Program Specialist/DCPS

2024 total comp
$106,575
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$106,575
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,575
Hire date
2018/08/20
Pay grade
14

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
6,386

Dimitri Pankratov holds the role of Program Specialist at DCPS. They have served since 2018 (about 6 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $106,575. Their pay grade is 14.

Christie Atlee

Program Specialist/DCPS

2024 total comp
$106,575
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$106,575
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,575
Hire date
2018/06/11
Pay grade
14

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
5,194

Christie Atlee works as a Program Specialist for DCPS. They have served since 2018 (about 6 years). Christie earned $106,575 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Amanda Sorg

Program Specialist/DCPS

2024 total comp
$106,575
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$106,575
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,575
Hire date
2014/04/21
Pay grade
14

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
2,516

Amanda Sorg is a Program Specialist at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 10 years. 2024 total compensation came to $106,575. They are classified at grade 14.

Kayla WashingtonMay be multiple

Program Specialist/DCPS

2024 total comp
$103,780
Hire date
2018/08/05
Pay grade
14

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
42,046

Payroll for Kayla Washington (Program Specialist, DCPS) may cover more than one person; together they account for $103,780 in 2024.

Sarah TinsleyMay be multiple

Program Specialist/DCPS

2024 total comp
$103,780
Hire date
2020/01/21
Pay grade
14

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
42,609

This Program Specialist record at DCPS for Sarah Tinsley may represent several individuals, totaling $103,780 in 2024.

Katina BigelowMay be multiple

Program Specialist/DCPS

2024 total comp
$103,780
Hire date
2018/02/19
Pay grade
14

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
8,883

Katina Bigelow appears in DCPS payroll as a Program Specialist, with $103,780 reported in 2024 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.

Kierra GilliamMay be multiple

Program Specialist/DCPS

2024 total comp
$103,780
Hire date
2021/03/29
Pay grade
14

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
42,061

Payroll for Kierra Gilliam (Program Specialist, DCPS) may cover more than one person; together they account for $103,780 in 2024.

Erika Magana Alexander

Program Specialist/DCPS

2024 total comp
$103,780
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$103,780
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,780
Hire date
2020/02/18
Pay grade
14

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
8,157

Erika Magana Alexander holds the role of Program Specialist at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 4 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $103,780. Their pay grade is 14.

Matthew Dela Cuesta

Program Specialist/DCPS

2024 total comp
$103,780
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$103,780
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,780
Hire date
2018/08/20
Pay grade
14

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
10,128

At DCPS, Matthew Dela Cuesta serves as a Program Specialist. Hired in 2018, they have about 6 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $103,780. They are classified at grade 14.

Timothy Ryan

Program Specialist/DCPS

2024 total comp
$103,780
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$103,780
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,780
Hire date
2014/10/06
Pay grade
14

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
14,550

Timothy Ryan is a Program Specialist at DCPS. Hired in 2014, they have about 10 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $103,780. They are classified at grade 14.

Keona Pearson

Program Specialist/DCPS

2024 total comp
$103,780
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$103,780
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,780
Hire date
2007/09/02
Pay grade
14

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
8,582

Keona Pearson is a Program Specialist at DCPS. Hired in 2007, they have about 17 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $103,780. They are classified at grade 14.

A'Isha Crawford

Program Specialist/DCPS

2024 total comp
$103,780
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$103,780
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,780
Hire date
2019/08/04
Pay grade
14

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
2,461

At DCPS, A'Isha Crawford serves as a Program Specialist. Hired in 2019, they have about 5 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $103,780. They are classified at grade 14.

Natasha NajmiMay be multiple

Program Specialist/DCPS

2024 total comp
$100,988
Hire date
2024/01/02
Pay grade
14

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
42,226

Payroll for Natasha Najmi (Program Specialist, DCPS) may cover more than one person; together they account for $100,988 in 2024.

Kimetha PaytonMay be multiple

Program Specialist/DCPS

2024 total comp
$100,988
Hire date
2012/03/12
Pay grade
14

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
39,234

This Program Specialist record at DCPS for Kimetha Payton may represent several individuals, totaling $100,988 in 2024.

Ashley Tuck

Program Specialist/DCPS

2024 total comp
$100,988
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$100,988
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,988
Hire date
2016/10/04
Pay grade
14

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
5,502

At DCPS, Ashley Tuck serves as a Program Specialist. They have served since 2016 (about 8 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $100,988. They are classified at grade 14.

Donell Owens

Program Specialist/DCPS

2024 total comp
$100,988
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$100,988
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,988
Hire date
2015/11/16
Pay grade
14

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
7,190

At DCPS, Donell Owens serves as a Program Specialist. Hired in 2015, they have about 9 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $100,988. They are classified at grade 14.

Quanna Inman

Program Specialist/DCPS

2024 total comp
$100,988
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$100,988
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,988
Hire date
2013/09/10
Pay grade
14

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
11,539

Quanna Inman is a Program Specialist at DCPS. Hired in 2013, they have about 11 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $100,988. They are classified at grade 14.

Ilia Thomas

Program Specialist/DCPS

2024 total comp
$100,988
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$100,988
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,988
Hire date
2018/08/06
Pay grade
14

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
7,416

At DCPS, Ilia Thomas serves as a Program Specialist. They have served since 2018 (about 6 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $100,988. They are classified at grade 14.

Carmen Palomo

Program Specialist/DCPS

2024 total comp
$100,988
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$100,988
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,988
Hire date
2018/09/04
Pay grade
14

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
5,648

Carmen Palomo is a Program Specialist at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 6 years. 2024 total compensation came to $100,988. They are classified at grade 14.