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District of Columbia / DCPS

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DCPS

Source file: District of Columbia — Public Employee Salary / ingested Jun 18, 2026

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.

Year
2024
Total payroll
$1.1B
Employees
13,285
Median total
$97,187
Highest record
$280,000

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

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.

Average pay composition

  • Base$0 (0%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$85,187 (100%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$25
$47,362
$97,187
$126,436
$137,632

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).

Largest job titles

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

Employees

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Martin Compton

Director/DCPS

2024 total comp
$148,677
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$148,677
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$148,677
Hire date
2013/01/28
Pay grade
16

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
10,452

Martin Compton works as a Director for DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 11 years. Martin earned $148,677 in 2024. Their pay grade is 16.

Joshua Wayne

Director/DCPS

2024 total comp
$148,677
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$148,677
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$148,677
Hire date
2010/06/01
Pay grade
16

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
7,942

Joshua Wayne is a Director at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 14 years. 2024 total compensation came to $148,677. They are classified at grade 16.

Michael Schwengel

Director/DCPS

2024 total comp
$148,677
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$148,677
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$148,677
Hire date
2025/01/27
Pay grade
16

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
10,096

Michael Schwengel works as a Director for DCPS. Their hire date on record is 2025/01/27. Michael earned $148,677 in 2024. Their pay grade is 16.

2024 total comp
$148,677
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$148,677
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$148,677
Hire date
2000/01/10
Pay grade
16

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
8,445

Jacqueline A Speight works as a Director for DCPS. Hired in 2000, they have about 24 years of service. Jacqueline earned $148,677 in 2024. Their pay grade is 16.

Sherry Richardson

Director/DCPS

2024 total comp
$148,677
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$148,677
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$148,677
Hire date
2014/08/11
Pay grade
16

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
12,644

Sherry Richardson holds the role of Director at DCPS. Hired in 2014, they have about 10 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $148,677. Their pay grade is 16.

Latoya GrantMay be multiple

Assistant Principal/DCPS

2024 total comp
$148,674
Hire date
2014/08/11
Pay grade
83

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
9,903

Latoya Grant appears in DCPS payroll as a Assistant Principal, with $148,674 reported in 2024 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.

Larin Rottman

Assistant Principal/DCPS

2024 total comp
$148,674
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$148,674
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$148,674
Hire date
2013/08/12
Pay grade
81

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
9,868

Larin Rottman works as a Assistant Principal for DCPS. Hired in 2013, they have about 11 years of service. Larin earned $148,674 in 2024. Their pay grade is 81.

Shari Daniel

Assistant Principal/DCPS

2024 total comp
$148,674
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$148,674
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$148,674
Hire date
2021/07/19
Pay grade
83

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
13,335

Shari Daniel works as a Assistant Principal for DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 3 years. Shari earned $148,674 in 2024. Their pay grade is 83.

Keely Fitzgerald

Assistant Principal/DCPS

2024 total comp
$148,674
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$148,674
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$148,674
Hire date
2015/08/10
Pay grade
81

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
9,728

Keely Fitzgerald works as a Assistant Principal for DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 9 years. Keely earned $148,674 in 2024. Their pay grade is 81.

Breanna Ghassemieh

Assistant Principal/DCPS

2024 total comp
$148,674
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$148,674
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$148,674
Hire date
2018/08/05
Pay grade
81

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
4,863

Breanna Ghassemieh holds the role of Assistant Principal at DCPS. Hired in 2018, they have about 6 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $148,674. Their pay grade is 81.

Melody Andrews

Assistant Principal/DCPS

2024 total comp
$148,674
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$148,674
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$148,674
Hire date
2021/11/22
Pay grade
82

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
9,979

At DCPS, Melody Andrews serves as a Assistant Principal. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 3 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $148,674. They are classified at grade 82.

Joshua Biederman

Assistant Principal/DCPS

2024 total comp
$148,674
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$148,674
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$148,674
Hire date
2024/07/01
Pay grade
82

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
9,260

At DCPS, Joshua Biederman serves as a Assistant Principal. They have served since 2024 (under a year). Their 2024 pay totaled $148,674. They are classified at grade 82.

Oliver Jones

Assistant Principal/DCPS

2024 total comp
$148,674
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$148,674
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$148,674
Hire date
2016/07/10
Pay grade
83

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
12,148

Oliver Jones is a Assistant Principal at DCPS. They have served since 2016 (about 8 years). 2024 total compensation came to $148,674. They are classified at grade 83.

Lawrence Dance

Assistant Principal/DCPS

2024 total comp
$148,674
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$148,674
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$148,674
Hire date
2007/08/21
Pay grade
82

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
10,986

Lawrence Dance works as a Assistant Principal for DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 17 years. Lawrence earned $148,674 in 2024. Their pay grade is 82.

Lindsay Bowers

Assistant Principal/DCPS

2024 total comp
$148,674
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$148,674
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$148,674
Hire date
2015/08/09
Pay grade
83

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
10,868

Lindsay Bowers works as a Assistant Principal for DCPS. Hired in 2015, they have about 9 years of service. Lindsay earned $148,674 in 2024. Their pay grade is 83.

Andrew Lardell

Assistant Principal/DCPS

2024 total comp
$148,674
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$148,674
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$148,674
Hire date
2021/08/16
Pay grade
81

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
4,691

Andrew Lardell works as a Assistant Principal for DCPS. They have served since 2021 (about 3 years). Andrew earned $148,674 in 2024. Their pay grade is 81.

Rashida Young

Assistant Principal/DCPS

2024 total comp
$148,674
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$148,674
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$148,674
Hire date
2015/08/09
Pay grade
83

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
11,789

At DCPS, Rashida Young serves as a Assistant Principal. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 9 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $148,674. They are classified at grade 83.

Brittney Thomas

Assistant Principal/DCPS

2024 total comp
$148,674
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$148,674
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$148,674
Hire date
2013/08/12
Pay grade
82

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
5,592

Brittney Thomas works as a Assistant Principal for DCPS. Hired in 2013, they have about 11 years of service. Brittney earned $148,674 in 2024. Their pay grade is 82.

Jaime Wyche

Assistant Principal/DCPS

2024 total comp
$148,674
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$148,674
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$148,674
Hire date
2016/07/11
Pay grade
81

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
8,423

At DCPS, Jaime Wyche serves as a Assistant Principal. Hired in 2016, they have about 8 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $148,674. They are classified at grade 81.

Benjamin Steinberg

Assistant Principal/DCPS

2024 total comp
$148,674
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$148,674
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$148,674
Hire date
2014/08/11
Pay grade
83

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
3,855

Benjamin Steinberg holds the role of Assistant Principal at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 10 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $148,674. Their pay grade is 83.

Erin Hudson

Assistant Principal/DCPS

2024 total comp
$148,674
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$148,674
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$148,674
Hire date
2020/02/05
Pay grade
81

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
6,518

Erin Hudson works as a Assistant Principal for DCPS. They have served since 2020 (about 4 years). Erin earned $148,674 in 2024. Their pay grade is 81.

Edilberto Galvan

Assistant Principal/DCPS

2024 total comp
$148,674
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$148,674
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$148,674
Hire date
2013/08/12
Pay grade
83

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
6,987

Edilberto Galvan works as a Assistant Principal for DCPS. Hired in 2013, they have about 11 years of service. Edilberto earned $148,674 in 2024. Their pay grade is 83.

Angela Harriston

Assistant Principal/DCPS

2024 total comp
$148,674
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$148,674
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$148,674
Hire date
2003/08/28
Pay grade
82

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
4,285

Angela Harriston works as a Assistant Principal for DCPS. Hired in 2003, they have about 21 years of service. Angela earned $148,674 in 2024. Their pay grade is 82.

Veonca Richardson

Assistant Principal/DCPS

2024 total comp
$148,674
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$148,674
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$148,674
Hire date
2025/07/28
Pay grade
82

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
14,821

Veonca Richardson is a Assistant Principal at DCPS. Records show a hire date of 2025/07/28. 2024 total compensation came to $148,674. They are classified at grade 82.

Fatima Freeman

Assistant Principal/DCPS

2024 total comp
$148,674
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$148,674
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$148,674
Hire date
2016/08/07
Pay grade
82

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
6,266

Fatima Freeman is a Assistant Principal at DCPS. They have served since 2016 (about 8 years). 2024 total compensation came to $148,674. They are classified at grade 82.

Jasmine Stewart

Assistant Principal/DCPS

2024 total comp
$148,674
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$148,674
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$148,674
Hire date
2019/08/05
Pay grade
82

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
7,804

Jasmine Stewart works as a Assistant Principal for DCPS. Hired in 2019, they have about 5 years of service. Jasmine earned $148,674 in 2024. Their pay grade is 82.

Sharon Michaels

Assistant Principal/DCPS

2024 total comp
$148,674
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$148,674
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$148,674
Hire date
2013/08/12
Pay grade
81

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
13,534

Sharon Michaels works as a Assistant Principal for DCPS. Hired in 2013, they have about 11 years of service. Sharon earned $148,674 in 2024. Their pay grade is 81.

Angela Mcmillan

Assistant Principal/DCPS

2024 total comp
$148,674
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$148,674
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$148,674
Hire date
2001/08/21
Pay grade
82

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
3,752

Angela Mcmillan works as a Assistant Principal for DCPS. They have served since 2001 (about 23 years). Angela earned $148,674 in 2024. Their pay grade is 82.

Jamie Floyd

Assistant Principal/DCPS

2024 total comp
$148,674
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$148,674
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$148,674
Hire date
2008/01/28
Pay grade
83

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
8,385

Jamie Floyd works as a Assistant Principal for DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 16 years. Jamie earned $148,674 in 2024. Their pay grade is 83.

Jessica Stabler

Assistant Principal/DCPS

2024 total comp
$148,674
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$148,674
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$148,674
Hire date
2009/08/17
Pay grade
81

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
9,208

Jessica Stabler works as a Assistant Principal for DCPS. They have served since 2009 (about 15 years). Jessica earned $148,674 in 2024. Their pay grade is 81.

Felecia Wright

Assistant Principal/DCPS

2024 total comp
$148,674
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$148,674
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$148,674
Hire date
2010/08/16
Pay grade
82

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
6,206

Felecia Wright holds the role of Assistant Principal at DCPS. They have served since 2010 (about 14 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $148,674. Their pay grade is 82.

Melvina Jones

Assistant Principal/DCPS

2024 total comp
$148,674
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$148,674
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$148,674
Hire date
1997/10/01
Pay grade
83

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
11,036

Melvina Jones holds the role of Assistant Principal at DCPS. They have served since 1997 (about 27 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $148,674. Their pay grade is 83.

James Flowers

Assistant Principal/DCPS

2024 total comp
$148,674
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$148,674
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$148,674
Hire date
2012/02/13
Pay grade
83

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
7,786

James Flowers works as a Assistant Principal for DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 12 years. James earned $148,674 in 2024. Their pay grade is 83.

Leigh Powell

Therapist,Occupational/DCPS

2024 total comp
$148,454
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$148,454
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$148,454
Hire date
2018/08/20
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
39,239

At DCPS, Leigh Powell serves as a Therapist,Occupational. They have served since 2018 (about 6 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $148,454. They are classified at grade 15.

Leigh Craddock

Therapist,Occupational/DCPS

2024 total comp
$148,454
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$148,454
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$148,454
Hire date
2018/08/20
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
8,734

Leigh Craddock is a Therapist,Occupational at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 6 years. 2024 total compensation came to $148,454. They are classified at grade 15.

Tabbetha Harrison

Coach, Intervention (Fss)/DCPS

2024 total comp
$148,454
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$148,454
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$148,454
Hire date
2015/02/25
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
14,385

Tabbetha Harrison works as a Coach, Intervention (Fss) for DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 9 years. Tabbetha earned $148,454 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Jennifer Carpenter

Senior Director/DCPS

2024 total comp
$148,278
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$148,278
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$148,278
Hire date
2015/11/09
Pay grade
02

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
9,386

Jennifer Carpenter works as a Senior Director for DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 9 years. Jennifer earned $148,278 in 2024. Their pay grade is 02.

Charles CowardMay be multiple

Speech Pathologist/DCPS

2024 total comp
$147,994
Hire date
2016/12/19
Pay grade
11

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
5,972

This Speech Pathologist record at DCPS for Charles Coward may represent several individuals, totaling $147,994 in 2024.

Wanda BanksMay be multiple

Occupational Therapist/DCPS

2024 total comp
$147,994
Hire date
2016/12/19
Pay grade
11

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
14,757

Wanda Banks appears in DCPS payroll as a Occupational Therapist, with $147,994 reported in 2024 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.

Sonya L Sueing

Psychologist,School/DCPS

2024 total comp
$147,994
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$147,994
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$147,994
Hire date
2008/11/24
Pay grade
11

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
13,294

Sonya L Sueing works as a Psychologist,School for DCPS. They have served since 2008 (about 16 years). Sonya earned $147,994 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.