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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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Melanie Cobb

Teacher, General Secondary/DCPS

2024 total comp
$88,402
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$88,402
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,402
Hire date
2012/09/03
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
10,229

Melanie Cobb is a Teacher, General Secondary at DCPS. They have served since 2012 (about 12 years). 2024 total compensation came to $88,402. They are classified at grade 15.

Lamont TurnerMay be multiple

Teacher, Early Childhood/DCPS

2024 total comp
$88,378
Hire date
2023/08/23
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
9,806

Payroll for Lamont Turner (Teacher, Early Childhood, DCPS) may cover more than one person; together they account for $88,378 in 2024.

Sophie SchrieverMay be multiple

Teacher, Art/DCPS

2024 total comp
$88,378
Hire date
2020/08/17
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
12,705

This Teacher, Art record at DCPS for Sophie Schriever may represent several individuals, totaling $88,378 in 2024.

Brian Starace

Teacher, Visual & Performing A/DCPS

2024 total comp
$88,378
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$88,378
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,378
Hire date
2023/08/14
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
4,898

Brian Starace holds the role of Teacher, Visual & Performing A at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year. In 2024, their total compensation was $88,378. Their pay grade is 15.

Muhammad Darab

Teacher, Special Education/DCPS

2024 total comp
$88,378
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$88,378
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,378
Hire date
2023/08/14
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
11,222

Muhammad Darab works as a Teacher, Special Education for DCPS. They have served since 2023 (about a year). Muhammad earned $88,378 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Emma Smyles

Teacher- Esol/DCPS

2024 total comp
$88,378
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$88,378
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,378
Hire date
2022/08/22
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
41,791

Emma Smyles is a Teacher- Esol at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years. 2024 total compensation came to $88,378. They are classified at grade 15.

Leirene Kirkland

Teacher, General Elementary/DCPS

2024 total comp
$88,378
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$88,378
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,378
Hire date
2021/12/06
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
10,950

At DCPS, Leirene Kirkland serves as a Teacher, General Elementary. Hired in 2021, they have about 3 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $88,378. They are classified at grade 15.

Renard P Stevens Jr

Teacher, General Elementary/DCPS

2024 total comp
$88,378
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$88,378
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,378
Hire date
2008/01/07
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
11,830

Renard P Stevens Jr is a Teacher, General Elementary at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 16 years. 2024 total compensation came to $88,378. They are classified at grade 15.

Avery Everett

Librarian/DCPS

2024 total comp
$88,378
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$88,378
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,378
Hire date
2019/08/05
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
3,853

At DCPS, Avery Everett serves as a Librarian. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 5 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $88,378. They are classified at grade 15.

Emma Smyles

Teacher, General Elementary/DCPS

2024 total comp
$88,378
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$88,378
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,378
Hire date
2022/08/22
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
6,596

At DCPS, Emma Smyles serves as a Teacher, General Elementary. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $88,378. They are classified at grade 15.

Alexandra Wasserman

Teacher, Special Education/DCPS

2024 total comp
$88,378
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$88,378
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,378
Hire date
2017/08/06
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
4,434

Alexandra Wasserman holds the role of Teacher, Special Education at DCPS. Hired in 2017, they have about 7 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $88,378. Their pay grade is 15.

Brittney SwopesMay be multiple

Coordinator (Eg)/DCPS

2024 total comp
$87,816
Hire date
2017/12/04
Pay grade
13

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
4,811

Brittney Swopes appears in DCPS payroll as a Coordinator (Eg), with $87,816 reported in 2024 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.

Shaquinta TabronMay be multiple

Coordinator (Eg)/DCPS

2024 total comp
$87,816
Hire date
2020/02/18
Pay grade
13

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
13,708

Shaquinta Tabron appears in DCPS payroll as a Coordinator (Eg), with $87,816 reported in 2024 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.

Andrew MillerMay be multiple

Coordinator (Eg)/DCPS

2024 total comp
$87,816
Hire date
2014/04/21
Pay grade
13

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
4,706

This Coordinator (Eg) record at DCPS for Andrew Miller may represent several individuals, totaling $87,816 in 2024.

Marcellus LeeMay be multiple

Coordinator (Eg)/DCPS

2024 total comp
$87,816
Hire date
2020/06/01
Pay grade
13

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
10,068

Payroll for Marcellus Lee (Coordinator (Eg), DCPS) may cover more than one person; together they account for $87,816 in 2024.

Rodney Gaylor

Coordinator (Eg)/DCPS

2024 total comp
$87,816
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$87,816
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,816
Hire date
2018/08/29
Pay grade
13

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
11,627

At DCPS, Rodney Gaylor serves as a Coordinator (Eg). Hired in 2018, they have about 6 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $87,816. They are classified at grade 13.

Siandria Horsley

Coordinator (Eg)/DCPS

2024 total comp
$87,816
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$87,816
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,816
Hire date
2014/09/22
Pay grade
13

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
12,829

Siandria Horsley holds the role of Coordinator (Eg) at DCPS. Hired in 2014, they have about 10 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $87,816. Their pay grade is 13.

Tawanda Bates

Coordinator (Eg)/DCPS

2024 total comp
$87,816
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$87,816
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,816
Hire date
2005/07/01
Pay grade
13

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
12,742

Tawanda Bates works as a Coordinator (Eg) for DCPS. Hired in 2005, they have about 19 years of service. Tawanda earned $87,816 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Sherti Hendrix

Coordinator (Eg)/DCPS

2024 total comp
$87,816
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$87,816
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,816
Hire date
2012/06/18
Pay grade
13

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
12,661

At DCPS, Sherti Hendrix serves as a Coordinator (Eg). Hired in 2012, they have about 12 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $87,816. They are classified at grade 13.

Gina Marche

Coordinator (Eg)/DCPS

2024 total comp
$87,816
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$87,816
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,816
Hire date
2019/10/15
Pay grade
13

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
8,091

Gina Marche holds the role of Coordinator (Eg) at DCPS. Hired in 2019, they have about 5 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $87,816. Their pay grade is 13.

Brittney Perry

Coordinator (Eg)/DCPS

2024 total comp
$87,816
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$87,816
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,816
Hire date
2020/01/06
Pay grade
13

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
4,843

At DCPS, Brittney Perry serves as a Coordinator (Eg). They have served since 2020 (about 4 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $87,816. They are classified at grade 13.

Brian Johnson

Coordinator (Eg)/DCPS

2024 total comp
$87,816
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$87,816
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,816
Hire date
2012/10/09
Pay grade
13

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
5,678

At DCPS, Brian Johnson serves as a Coordinator (Eg). Their tenure dates to 2012, about 12 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $87,816. They are classified at grade 13.

Kyra Hall

Coordinator (Eg)/DCPS

2024 total comp
$87,816
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$87,816
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,816
Hire date
2018/02/19
Pay grade
13

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
8,665

Kyra Hall holds the role of Coordinator (Eg) at DCPS. Hired in 2018, they have about 6 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $87,816. Their pay grade is 13.

Brandy Maskell

Coordinator (Eg)/DCPS

2024 total comp
$87,816
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$87,816
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,816
Hire date
2015/05/18
Pay grade
13

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
5,896

Brandy Maskell is a Coordinator (Eg) at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 9 years. 2024 total compensation came to $87,816. They are classified at grade 13.

Samantha Gonzalez

Coordinator (Eg)/DCPS

2024 total comp
$87,816
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$87,816
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,816
Hire date
2021/05/10
Pay grade
13

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
12,546

Samantha Gonzalez holds the role of Coordinator (Eg) at DCPS. Hired in 2021, they have about 3 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $87,816. Their pay grade is 13.

Danyell Strickland

Teacher (Eg 09)/DCPS

2024 total comp
$87,576
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$87,576
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,576
Hire date
2014/10/05
Pay grade
09

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
6,714

Danyell Strickland holds the role of Teacher (Eg 09) at DCPS. Hired in 2014, they have about 10 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $87,576. Their pay grade is 09.

Lizbeth Garcia

Administrative Officer/DCPS

2024 total comp
$87,386
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$87,386
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,386
Hire date
2021/08/02
Pay grade
12

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
42,137

At DCPS, Lizbeth Garcia serves as a Administrative Officer. Hired in 2021, they have about 3 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $87,386. They are classified at grade 12.

Edie-Marie High

Administrative Officer/DCPS

2024 total comp
$87,386
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$87,386
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,386
Hire date
2023/09/18
Pay grade
12

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
7,000

Edie-Marie High works as a Administrative Officer for DCPS. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service. Edie-Marie earned $87,386 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Christopher Bezdedeanu

Specialist/DCPS

2024 total comp
$87,024
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$87,024
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,024
Hire date
2025/09/08
Pay grade
14

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
5,379

At DCPS, Christopher Bezdedeanu serves as a Specialist. Records show a hire date of 2025/09/08. Their 2024 pay totaled $87,024. They are classified at grade 14.

Lily Espino

Specialist/DCPS

2024 total comp
$87,024
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$87,024
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,024
Hire date
2024/12/30
Pay grade
14

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
10,770

Lily Espino works as a Specialist for DCPS. They have served since 2024 (under a year). Lily earned $87,024 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Kelli Gordon

Contract Specialist/DCPS

2024 total comp
$86,923
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$86,923
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,923
Hire date
2023/07/03
Pay grade
11

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
9,185

Kelli Gordon works as a Contract Specialist for DCPS. They have served since 2023 (about a year). Kelli earned $86,923 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Lianna Davies

School Counselor, Hs (11 Month/DCPS

2024 total comp
$86,906
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$86,906
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,906
Hire date
2023/01/17
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
10,591

At DCPS, Lianna Davies serves as a School Counselor, Hs (11 Month. They have served since 2023 (about a year). Their 2024 pay totaled $86,906. They are classified at grade 15.

Tiye Phoenix

School Counselor, Hs (11 Month/DCPS

2024 total comp
$86,906
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$86,906
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,906
Hire date
2023/08/22
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
14,868

Tiye Phoenix is a School Counselor, Hs (11 Month at DCPS. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service. 2024 total compensation came to $86,906. They are classified at grade 15.

Charelle Jeter

Business Manager/DCPS

2024 total comp
$86,563
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$86,563
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,563
Hire date
2009/11/03
Pay grade
11

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
5,836

Charelle Jeter holds the role of Business Manager at DCPS. Hired in 2009, they have about 15 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $86,563. Their pay grade is 11.

Aaron Jackson

Business Manager/DCPS

2024 total comp
$86,563
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$86,563
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,563
Hire date
2004/08/09
Pay grade
11

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
4,645

Aaron Jackson works as a Business Manager for DCPS. Hired in 2004, they have about 20 years of service. Aaron earned $86,563 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Mohamed Mahi Thiam

Business Manager/DCPS

2024 total comp
$86,563
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$86,563
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,563
Hire date
1993/09/27
Pay grade
11

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
8,778

Mohamed Mahi Thiam is a Business Manager at DCPS. Hired in 1993, they have about 31 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $86,563. They are classified at grade 11.

Roslyn Baxter

Business Manager/DCPS

2024 total comp
$86,563
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$86,563
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,563
Hire date
1999/09/13
Pay grade
11

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
12,483

Roslyn Baxter works as a Business Manager for DCPS. Hired in 1999, they have about 25 years of service. Roslyn earned $86,563 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Tamika Bishop

Business Manager/DCPS

2024 total comp
$86,563
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$86,563
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,563
Hire date
1986/04/01
Pay grade
11

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
14,515

Tamika Bishop works as a Business Manager for DCPS. Hired in 1986, they have about 38 years of service. Tamika earned $86,563 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Donte Carter

Coordinator, Program/DCPS

2024 total comp
$86,490
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$86,490
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,490
Hire date
2015/02/02
Pay grade
10

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
7,226

Donte Carter holds the role of Coordinator, Program at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 9 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $86,490. Their pay grade is 10.

Micah Jones

Coordinator, Program/DCPS

2024 total comp
$86,490
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$86,490
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,490
Hire date
2025/12/08
Pay grade
10

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
39,247

Micah Jones is a Coordinator, Program at DCPS. Records show a hire date of 2025/12/08. 2024 total compensation came to $86,490. They are classified at grade 10.