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District of Columbia / DCPS / Social Worker

Job-title file

Social Worker

Assess client needs, develop service plans, and connect people with support resources.

242 employees hold this title in DCPS. Median total compensation for the role is $123,903, above the department median of $97,187.

Employees
242
Total payroll
$28.6M
Role median
$123,903
Agency median
$97,187
Comparison
Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$56,474$137,632+

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

How total compensation varies among the 242 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

Social Worker is held in 9 District of Columbia departments. In DCPS, the median of $123,903 ranks #1 of 9.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Dyrs
$118,558 · 1
Dbh
$118,558 · 1
Oag
$112,802 · 2
Doh
$109,924 · 1
Dcoa
$107,046 · 14
Cfsa
$103,763 · 3
DHS
$101,357 · 33
Udc
$93,689 · 1

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

Compare jurisdictions

Social Worker beyond District of Columbia

This role is reported in 23 jurisdictions. In District of Columbia, the median of $109,924 ranks #5 of 23. See Social Worker across all of District of Columbia

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Los Angeles County
$143,711 · 771
City of Chicago
$118,836 · 6
City of Los Angeles
$97,460 · 12
City of Boston
$89,384 · 9
Illinois
$84,300 · 220

Median total compensation for comparable Social Workerroles 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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Jazmyne Mitchell

Social Worker/DCPS

2024 total comp
$101,115
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$101,115
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,115
Hire date
2025/08/11
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
8,317

Jazmyne Mitchell is a Social Worker at DCPS. Records show a hire date of 2025/08/11. 2024 total compensation came to $101,115. They are classified at grade 15.

Joleah Gorman

Social Worker/DCPS

2024 total comp
$101,115
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$101,115
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,115
Hire date
2024/08/26
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
9,673

Joleah Gorman works as a Social Worker for DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2024, under a year. Joleah earned $101,115 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Kathleen Tinkham

Social Worker/DCPS

2024 total comp
$101,115
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$101,115
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,115
Hire date
2025/08/11
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
8,912

At DCPS, Kathleen Tinkham serves as a Social Worker. Records show a hire date of 2025/08/11. Their 2024 pay totaled $101,115. They are classified at grade 15.

Monica Vallarino

Social Worker/DCPS

2024 total comp
$101,115
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$101,115
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,115
Hire date
2026/01/06
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
42,229

Monica Vallarino is a Social Worker at DCPS. Records show a hire date of 2026/01/06. 2024 total compensation came to $101,115. They are classified at grade 15.

Kim Walk

Social Worker/DCPS

2024 total comp
$101,115
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$101,115
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,115
Hire date
2006/01/09
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
9,767

Kim Walk holds the role of Social Worker at DCPS. They have served since 2006 (about 18 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $101,115. Their pay grade is 15.

Amachiyana Payton

Social Worker/DCPS

2024 total comp
$101,115
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$101,115
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,115
Hire date
2004/06/26
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
4,619

Amachiyana Payton holds the role of Social Worker at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 20 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $101,115. Their pay grade is 15.

Molly Zinkgraf

Social Worker/DCPS

2024 total comp
$101,115
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$101,115
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,115
Hire date
2023/08/14
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
12,166

Molly Zinkgraf holds the role of Social Worker at DCPS. They have served since 2023 (about a year). In 2024, their total compensation was $101,115. Their pay grade is 15.

Jillian Meinhardt

Social Worker/DCPS

2024 total comp
$101,115
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$101,115
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,115
Hire date
2026/02/18
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
41,845

Jillian Meinhardt holds the role of Social Worker at DCPS. Their hire date on record is 2026/02/18. In 2024, their total compensation was $101,115. Their pay grade is 15.

Weelay Gonyon

Social Worker/DCPS

2024 total comp
$101,115
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$101,115
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,115
Hire date
2024/11/25
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
13,838

Weelay Gonyon is a Social Worker at DCPS. Hired in 2024, they have under a year of service. 2024 total compensation came to $101,115. They are classified at grade 15.

Nathan Luecking

Social Worker/DCPS

2024 total comp
$101,115
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$101,115
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,115
Hire date
2014/03/10
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
12,331

At DCPS, Nathan Luecking serves as a Social Worker. They have served since 2014 (about 10 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $101,115. They are classified at grade 15.

Elisheva Gibson

Social Worker/DCPS

2024 total comp
$101,115
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$101,115
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,115
Hire date
2025/09/29
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
7,106

Elisheva Gibson is a Social Worker at DCPS. Records show a hire date of 2025/09/29. 2024 total compensation came to $101,115. They are classified at grade 15.

Alicia Mays

Social Worker/DCPS

2024 total comp
$101,115
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$101,115
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,115
Hire date
2021/08/16
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
4,299

Alicia Mays works as a Social Worker for DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 3 years. Alicia earned $101,115 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Joanna Fils-Aime

Social Worker/DCPS

2024 total comp
$101,115
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$101,115
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,115
Hire date
2022/10/11
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
41,948

Joanna Fils-Aime works as a Social Worker for DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years. Joanna earned $101,115 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Sara Passaro

Social Worker/DCPS

2024 total comp
$100,359
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$100,359
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,359
Hire date
2025/08/11
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
13,665

Sara Passaro works as a Social Worker for DCPS. Their hire date on record is 2025/08/11. Sara earned $100,359 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Amber Kirk

Social Worker/DCPS

2024 total comp
$100,359
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$100,359
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,359
Hire date
2020/11/02
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
4,416

At DCPS, Amber Kirk serves as a Social Worker. They have served since 2020 (about 4 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $100,359. They are classified at grade 15.

Lauren Boone

Social Worker/DCPS

2024 total comp
$99,601
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$99,601
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,601
Hire date
2019/12/17
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
10,602

Lauren Boone holds the role of Social Worker at DCPS. They have served since 2019 (about 5 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $99,601. Their pay grade is 15.

Amber Collazo

Social Worker/DCPS

2024 total comp
$98,904
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$98,904
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,904
Hire date
2024/08/05
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
4,427

Amber Collazo holds the role of Social Worker at DCPS. They have served since 2024 (under a year). In 2024, their total compensation was $98,904. Their pay grade is 15.

Denzelle Crawley

Social Worker/DCPS

2024 total comp
$97,187
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$97,187
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,187
Hire date
2021/08/16
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
6,966

Denzelle Crawley holds the role of Social Worker at DCPS. They have served since 2021 (about 3 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $97,187. Their pay grade is 15.

Haley Graham

Social Worker/DCPS

2024 total comp
$97,187
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$97,187
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,187
Hire date
2022/10/16
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
6,448

At DCPS, Haley Graham serves as a Social Worker. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $97,187. They are classified at grade 15.

Adriana Rossel

Social Worker/DCPS

2024 total comp
$97,187
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$97,187
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,187
Hire date
2025/08/11
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
4,254

Adriana Rossel is a Social Worker at DCPS. Records show a hire date of 2025/08/11. 2024 total compensation came to $97,187. They are classified at grade 15.

Natalie Elmore

Social Worker/DCPS

2024 total comp
$97,187
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$97,187
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,187
Hire date
2022/08/15
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
11,870

At DCPS, Natalie Elmore serves as a Social Worker. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $97,187. They are classified at grade 15.

Khiana Ward

Social Worker/DCPS

2024 total comp
$97,187
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$97,187
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,187
Hire date
2025/10/06
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
9,752

Khiana Ward works as a Social Worker for DCPS. Their hire date on record is 2025/10/06. Khiana earned $97,187 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Cortney Yeoman

Social Worker/DCPS

2024 total comp
$97,187
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$97,187
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,187
Hire date
2024/08/12
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
5,276

At DCPS, Cortney Yeoman serves as a Social Worker. They have served since 2024 (under a year). Their 2024 pay totaled $97,187. They are classified at grade 15.

Brittaney Shelton

Social Worker/DCPS

2024 total comp
$97,187
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$97,187
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,187
Hire date
2024/08/12
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
5,569

Brittaney Shelton is a Social Worker at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2024, under a year. 2024 total compensation came to $97,187. They are classified at grade 15.

Timya RaginMay be multiple

Social Worker/DCPS

2024 total comp
$93,234
Hire date
2025/08/11
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
42,554

This Social Worker record at DCPS for Timya Ragin may represent several individuals, totaling $93,234 in 2024.

Ciara Lee

Social Worker/DCPS

2024 total comp
$93,234
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$93,234
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,234
Hire date
2025/08/11
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
5,350

At DCPS, Ciara Lee serves as a Social Worker. Records show a hire date of 2025/08/11. Their 2024 pay totaled $93,234. They are classified at grade 15.

Melisa Pena

Social Worker/DCPS

2024 total comp
$93,234
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$93,234
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,234
Hire date
2025/08/11
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
10,004

Melisa Pena works as a Social Worker for DCPS. Their hire date on record is 2025/08/11. Melisa earned $93,234 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Makeda Olds

Social Worker/DCPS

2024 total comp
$93,234
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$93,234
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,234
Hire date
2013/07/15
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
11,008

At DCPS, Makeda Olds serves as a Social Worker. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 11 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $93,234. They are classified at grade 15.

Catherine Sharkey

Social Worker/DCPS

2024 total comp
$93,234
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$93,234
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,234
Hire date
2025/09/08
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
5,734

Catherine Sharkey holds the role of Social Worker at DCPS. Their hire date on record is 2025/09/08. In 2024, their total compensation was $93,234. Their pay grade is 15.

Mariam Coker

Social Worker/DCPS

2024 total comp
$93,234
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$93,234
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,234
Hire date
2026/01/06
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Temporary
Record ID
42,160

Mariam Coker holds the role of Social Worker at DCPS. Their hire date on record is 2026/01/06. In 2024, their total compensation was $93,234. Their pay grade is 15.

Anne David

Social Worker/DCPS

2024 total comp
$92,469
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$92,469
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,469
Hire date
2023/08/14
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
3,785

Anne David works as a Social Worker for DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year. Anne earned $92,469 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Leslie Harper-Lott

Social Worker/DCPS

2024 total comp
$89,306
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$89,306
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,306
Hire date
2025/08/11
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
10,906

Leslie Harper-Lott works as a Social Worker for DCPS. Their hire date on record is 2025/08/11. Leslie earned $89,306 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Karen Granados

Social Worker/DCPS

2024 total comp
$89,306
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$89,306
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,306
Hire date
2024/09/23
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
9,492

At DCPS, Karen Granados serves as a Social Worker. Their tenure dates to 2024, under a year. Their 2024 pay totaled $89,306. They are classified at grade 15.

Kennedy Walton

Social Worker/DCPS

2024 total comp
$88,538
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$88,538
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,538
Hire date
2023/08/14
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
9,033

Kennedy Walton works as a Social Worker for DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year. Kennedy earned $88,538 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Enrique Pozo Panades

Social Worker/DCPS

2024 total comp
$88,538
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$88,538
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,538
Hire date
2024/04/08
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
6,458

Enrique Pozo Panades works as a Social Worker for DCPS. Hired in 2024, they have under a year of service. Enrique earned $88,538 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Natalie Clark

Social Worker/DCPS

2024 total comp
$85,361
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$85,361
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,361
Hire date
2024/11/25
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
11,213

Natalie Clark works as a Social Worker for DCPS. They have served since 2024 (under a year). Natalie earned $85,361 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Harper Hansen

Social Worker/DCPS

2024 total comp
$85,361
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$85,361
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,361
Hire date
2025/10/27
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
7,654

Harper Hansen holds the role of Social Worker at DCPS. Their hire date on record is 2025/10/27. In 2024, their total compensation was $85,361. Their pay grade is 15.

Olivia Lakes

Social Worker/DCPS

2024 total comp
$85,361
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$85,361
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,361
Hire date
2025/08/11
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
11,150

At DCPS, Olivia Lakes serves as a Social Worker. Records show a hire date of 2025/08/11. Their 2024 pay totaled $85,361. They are classified at grade 15.

Margaret Hoyt

Social Worker/DCPS

2024 total comp
$78,161
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$78,161
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,161
Hire date
2010/09/07
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
11,107

Margaret Hoyt holds the role of Social Worker at DCPS. Hired in 2010, they have about 14 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $78,161. Their pay grade is 15.

Catherine Magee

Social Worker/DCPS

2024 total comp
$75,830
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$75,830
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,830
Hire date
2026/02/09
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Temporary
Record ID
41,618

Catherine Magee is a Social Worker at DCPS. Records show a hire date of 2026/02/09. 2024 total compensation came to $75,830. They are classified at grade 15.