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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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Catherine Thornhill

Teacher- Esol/DCPS

2024 total comp
$97,941
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$97,941
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,941
Hire date
2023/08/14
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
4,880

Catherine Thornhill holds the role of Teacher- Esol at DCPS. They have served since 2023 (about a year). In 2024, their total compensation was $97,941. Their pay grade is 15.

Montez Freeman

Teacher, General Elementary/DCPS

2024 total comp
$97,941
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$97,941
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,941
Hire date
2016/08/07
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
11,910

Montez Freeman is a Teacher, General Elementary at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 8 years. 2024 total compensation came to $97,941. They are classified at grade 15.

Justin Zimmerman

Teacher, General Secondary/DCPS

2024 total comp
$97,941
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$97,941
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,941
Hire date
2020/08/17
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
9,421

Justin Zimmerman works as a Teacher, General Secondary for DCPS. Hired in 2020, they have about 4 years of service. Justin earned $97,941 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Carolina Lopez-Martinez

Teacher, General Elementary/DCPS

2024 total comp
$97,941
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$97,941
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,941
Hire date
2021/10/25
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
41,332

Carolina Lopez-Martinez is a Teacher, General Elementary at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 3 years. 2024 total compensation came to $97,941. They are classified at grade 15.

Mary Duelley

Teacher, General Elementary/DCPS

2024 total comp
$97,941
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$97,941
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,941
Hire date
2014/10/08
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
10,302

Mary Duelley holds the role of Teacher, General Elementary at DCPS. They have served since 2014 (about 10 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $97,941. Their pay grade is 15.

Aretha Holland-Jackson

Teacher, General Elementary/DCPS

2024 total comp
$97,941
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$97,941
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,941
Hire date
1990/07/02
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
3,721

At DCPS, Aretha Holland-Jackson serves as a Teacher, General Elementary. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 34 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $97,941. They are classified at grade 15.

Lyndon Wrighten

Teacher, Special Education/DCPS

2024 total comp
$97,941
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$97,941
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,941
Hire date
2015/08/09
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
10,856

Lyndon Wrighten works as a Teacher, Special Education for DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 9 years. Lyndon earned $97,941 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Jairo Agudelo

Teacher- Esol/DCPS

2024 total comp
$97,941
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$97,941
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,941
Hire date
2022/08/23
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
8,521

Jairo Agudelo is a Teacher- Esol at DCPS. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years). 2024 total compensation came to $97,941. They are classified at grade 15.

Charlie Williams Iv

Teacher, General Secondary/DCPS

2024 total comp
$97,941
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$97,941
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,941
Hire date
2023/08/14
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
5,687

At DCPS, Charlie Williams Iv serves as a Teacher, General Secondary. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $97,941. They are classified at grade 15.

Caroline Molina

Teacher, Early Childhood/DCPS

2024 total comp
$97,941
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$97,941
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,941
Hire date
2018/08/30
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
5,591

Caroline Molina holds the role of Teacher, Early Childhood at DCPS. Hired in 2018, they have about 6 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $97,941. Their pay grade is 15.

Denise Jackson

Teacher, General Elementary/DCPS

2024 total comp
$97,941
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$97,941
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,941
Hire date
2024/08/12
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
6,096

Denise Jackson holds the role of Teacher, General Elementary at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2024, under a year. In 2024, their total compensation was $97,941. Their pay grade is 15.

Joseph Owens

Teacher, Pe/DCPS

2024 total comp
$97,941
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$97,941
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,941
Hire date
2018/08/05
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
9,502

Joseph Owens works as a Teacher, Pe for DCPS. They have served since 2018 (about 6 years). Joseph earned $97,941 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Mallory Vessa

Teacher, General Elementary/DCPS

2024 total comp
$97,941
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$97,941
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,941
Hire date
2016/08/07
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
10,449

Mallory Vessa holds the role of Teacher, General Elementary at DCPS. Hired in 2016, they have about 8 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $97,941. Their pay grade is 15.

Justin Zimmerman

Teacher- Science (Et- 15)/DCPS

2024 total comp
$97,941
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$97,941
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,941
Hire date
2020/08/17
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
41,804

Justin Zimmerman works as a Teacher- Science (Et- 15) for DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 4 years. Justin earned $97,941 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Anna Menendez

Teacher, Music/DCPS

2024 total comp
$97,941
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$97,941
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,941
Hire date
2018/08/05
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
3,621

Anna Menendez holds the role of Teacher, Music at DCPS. Hired in 2018, they have about 6 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $97,941. Their pay grade is 15.

Catherine Armstrong

Teacher, General Secondary/DCPS

2024 total comp
$97,941
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$97,941
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,941
Hire date
2014/09/18
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
4,850

Catherine Armstrong is a Teacher, General Secondary at DCPS. They have served since 2014 (about 10 years). 2024 total compensation came to $97,941. They are classified at grade 15.

Luis Sepulveda

Teacher- Esol/DCPS

2024 total comp
$97,941
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$97,941
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,941
Hire date
2023/09/28
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
10,893

At DCPS, Luis Sepulveda serves as a Teacher- Esol. They have served since 2023 (about a year). Their 2024 pay totaled $97,941. They are classified at grade 15.

Ebony Mosley

Teacher, Early Childhood/DCPS

2024 total comp
$97,941
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$97,941
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,941
Hire date
2018/08/05
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
41,682

Ebony Mosley holds the role of Teacher, Early Childhood at DCPS. Hired in 2018, they have about 6 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $97,941. Their pay grade is 15.

Vaughn Byrd

Teacher, Music/DCPS

2024 total comp
$97,941
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$97,941
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,941
Hire date
2019/03/17
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
14,882

Vaughn Byrd works as a Teacher, Music for DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 5 years. Vaughn earned $97,941 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Sean Walton

Teacher, General Secondary/DCPS

2024 total comp
$97,941
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$97,941
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,941
Hire date
2019/08/05
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
15,772

Sean Walton is a Teacher, General Secondary at DCPS. Hired in 2019, they have about 5 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $97,941. They are classified at grade 15.

Simonique Hanchard

Teacher, General Elementary/DCPS

2024 total comp
$97,941
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$97,941
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,941
Hire date
2023/08/17
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
14,450

At DCPS, Simonique Hanchard serves as a Teacher, General Elementary. They have served since 2023 (about a year). Their 2024 pay totaled $97,941. They are classified at grade 15.

Terence Richards

Teacher, General Secondary/DCPS

2024 total comp
$97,941
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$97,941
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,941
Hire date
2019/08/05
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
13,031

Terence Richards holds the role of Teacher, General Secondary at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 5 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $97,941. Their pay grade is 15.

Lashay Thorpe

Teacher, General Elementary/DCPS

2024 total comp
$97,941
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$97,941
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,941
Hire date
2024/08/12
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
10,646

Lashay Thorpe works as a Teacher, General Elementary for DCPS. They have served since 2024 (under a year). Lashay earned $97,941 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Maria Florez

Teacher, General Elementary/DCPS

2024 total comp
$97,941
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$97,941
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,941
Hire date
2024/01/16
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
11,072

Maria Florez is a Teacher, General Elementary at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2024, under a year. 2024 total compensation came to $97,941. They are classified at grade 15.

Carolina Lopez-Martinez

Teacher- Esol/DCPS

2024 total comp
$97,941
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$97,941
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,941
Hire date
2021/10/25
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
5,904

Carolina Lopez-Martinez holds the role of Teacher- Esol at DCPS. Hired in 2021, they have about 3 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $97,941. Their pay grade is 15.

Melvin Murillo

Teacher, World Language/DCPS

2024 total comp
$97,941
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$97,941
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,941
Hire date
2018/08/05
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
10,021

Melvin Murillo is a Teacher, World Language at DCPS. They have served since 2018 (about 6 years). 2024 total compensation came to $97,941. They are classified at grade 15.

Karen Hill

Teacher, General Elementary/DCPS

2024 total comp
$97,941
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$97,941
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,941
Hire date
2014/05/09
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
9,454

Karen Hill holds the role of Teacher, General Elementary at DCPS. Hired in 2014, they have about 10 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $97,941. Their pay grade is 15.

Haley Lynott

Teacher, Special Education/DCPS

2024 total comp
$97,941
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$97,941
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,941
Hire date
2020/08/17
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
6,567

Haley Lynott works as a Teacher, Special Education for DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 4 years. Haley earned $97,941 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Johnnette Tyree

Teacher, General Elementary/DCPS

2024 total comp
$97,941
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$97,941
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,941
Hire date
2010/10/14
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
7,482

At DCPS, Johnnette Tyree serves as a Teacher, General Elementary. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 14 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $97,941. They are classified at grade 15.

Christopher Wheat

Teacher,Mathematics (Et 15)/DCPS

2024 total comp
$97,941
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$97,941
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,941
Hire date
2013/08/12

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
6,859

Christopher Wheat holds the role of Teacher,Mathematics (Et 15) at DCPS. They have served since 2013 (about 11 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $97,941.

Duante Williams

Teacher, Special Education/DCPS

2024 total comp
$97,941
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$97,941
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,941
Hire date
2019/01/09
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
7,069

At DCPS, Duante Williams serves as a Teacher, Special Education. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 5 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $97,941. They are classified at grade 15.

Jumoke Ademoye

Teacher, General Secondary/DCPS

2024 total comp
$97,941
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$97,941
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,941
Hire date
2022/08/15
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
7,504

At DCPS, Jumoke Ademoye serves as a Teacher, General Secondary. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $97,941. They are classified at grade 15.

Elizabeth Lovos

Teacher- Kindergarten/DCPS

2024 total comp
$97,941
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$97,941
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,941
Hire date
2012/08/27
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
41,638

Elizabeth Lovos works as a Teacher- Kindergarten for DCPS. They have served since 2012 (about 12 years). Elizabeth earned $97,941 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Wesley King Iii

Teacher, General Secondary/DCPS

2024 total comp
$97,941
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$97,941
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,941
Hire date
2022/08/15
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
14,804

Wesley King Iii is a Teacher, General Secondary at DCPS. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years). 2024 total compensation came to $97,941. They are classified at grade 15.

Sindy Vargas

Teacher- Esol/DCPS

2024 total comp
$97,941
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$97,941
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,941
Hire date
2023/10/10
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
12,739

Sindy Vargas holds the role of Teacher- Esol at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year. In 2024, their total compensation was $97,941. Their pay grade is 15.

David Gonzalez Marambio

Teacher- Esol/DCPS

2024 total comp
$97,941
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$97,941
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,941
Hire date
2023/01/30
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
5,229

David Gonzalez Marambio works as a Teacher- Esol for DCPS. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service. David earned $97,941 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Chelsea Herrick

Teacher- Esol/DCPS

2024 total comp
$97,941
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$97,941
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,941
Hire date
2023/08/31
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
5,804

Chelsea Herrick works as a Teacher- Esol for DCPS. They have served since 2023 (about a year). Chelsea earned $97,941 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Darrien Tucker

Teacher, Pe/DCPS

2024 total comp
$97,941
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$97,941
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,941
Hire date
2022/08/15
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
5,151

Darrien Tucker works as a Teacher, Pe for DCPS. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years). Darrien earned $97,941 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Shayla Perkins

Teacher, General Secondary/DCPS

2024 total comp
$97,941
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$97,941
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,941
Hire date
2021/08/16
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
13,712

Shayla Perkins works as a Teacher, General Secondary for DCPS. Hired in 2021, they have about 3 years of service. Shayla earned $97,941 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Elizabeth Lovos

Teacher, Early Childhood/DCPS

2024 total comp
$97,941
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$97,941
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,941
Hire date
2012/08/27
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
6,328

Elizabeth Lovos works as a Teacher, Early Childhood for DCPS. Hired in 2012, they have about 12 years of service. Elizabeth earned $97,941 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.