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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
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

$18$159,527+

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

Highest-paid first / page 2

Lisa PutmanMay be multiple

Chief/DCPS

2024 total comp
$207,555
Hire date
2007/06/11
Pay grade
06

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
9,860

This Chief record at DCPS for Lisa Putman may represent several individuals, totaling $207,555 in 2024.

Christopher LewisMay be multiple

Chief/DCPS

2024 total comp
$207,555
Hire date
2009/06/08
Pay grade
06

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
39,099

This Chief record at DCPS for Christopher Lewis may represent several individuals, totaling $207,555 in 2024.

Corinne Colgan

Chief/DCPS

2024 total comp
$207,555
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$207,555
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$207,555
Hire date
2009/08/03
Pay grade
06

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Term
Record ID
5,167

At DCPS, Corinne Colgan serves as a Chief. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 15 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $207,555. They are classified at grade 06.

Eric Fraser

Principal/DCPS

2024 total comp
$207,324
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$207,324
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$207,324
Hire date
2016/07/01
Pay grade
64

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
8,021

Eric Fraser works as a Principal for DCPS. They have served since 2016 (about 8 years). Eric earned $207,324 in 2024. Their pay grade is 64.

Niyeka Wilson

Principal/DCPS

2024 total comp
$207,324
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$207,324
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$207,324
Hire date
2013/07/01
Pay grade
62

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
10,105

Niyeka Wilson is a Principal at DCPS. They have served since 2013 (about 11 years). 2024 total compensation came to $207,324. They are classified at grade 62.

Masi Preston

Principal/DCPS

2024 total comp
$207,324
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$207,324
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$207,324
Hire date
2015/06/29
Pay grade
62

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
10,250

At DCPS, Masi Preston serves as a Principal. Hired in 2015, they have about 9 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $207,324. They are classified at grade 62.

Sylvia Isaac

Principal/DCPS

2024 total comp
$207,324
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$207,324
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$207,324
Hire date
1986/08/27
Pay grade
65

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
12,814

Sylvia Isaac works as a Principal for DCPS. Their tenure dates to 1986, about 38 years. Sylvia earned $207,324 in 2024. Their pay grade is 65.

William Haith

Principal/DCPS

2024 total comp
$207,324
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$207,324
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$207,324
Hire date
2004/12/09
Pay grade
65

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
14,845

William Haith works as a Principal for DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 20 years. William earned $207,324 in 2024. Their pay grade is 65.

Carmen S Shepherd

Principal/DCPS

2024 total comp
$205,962
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$205,962
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$205,962
Hire date
1999/08/18
Pay grade
61

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
5,686

Carmen S Shepherd holds the role of Principal at DCPS. They have served since 1999 (about 25 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $205,962. Their pay grade is 61.

John Burst

Principal/DCPS

2024 total comp
$205,962
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$205,962
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$205,962
Hire date
1990/11/13
Pay grade
61

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
9,585

At DCPS, John Burst serves as a Principal. They have served since 1990 (about 34 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $205,962. They are classified at grade 61.

Malaika Golden

Principal/DCPS

2024 total comp
$205,962
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$205,962
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$205,962
Hire date
2010/08/30
Pay grade
61

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
10,191

Malaika Golden is a Principal at DCPS. Hired in 2010, they have about 14 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $205,962. They are classified at grade 61.

Mitchell Brunson

Principal/DCPS

2024 total comp
$205,962
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$205,962
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$205,962
Hire date
2003/10/09
Pay grade
61

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
11,152

Mitchell Brunson is a Principal at DCPS. Hired in 2003, they have about 21 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $205,962. They are classified at grade 61.

Paige Gaines-HoffmanMay be multiple

Chief/DCPS

2024 total comp
$205,597
Hire date
2010/08/02
Pay grade
06

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
42,462

Paige Gaines-Hoffman appears in DCPS payroll as a Chief, with $205,597 reported in 2024 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.

Natalie Alston

Chief/DCPS

2024 total comp
$205,597
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$205,597
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$205,597
Hire date
2015/10/19
Pay grade
06

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
12,096

Natalie Alston is a Chief at DCPS. They have served since 2015 (about 9 years). 2024 total compensation came to $205,597. They are classified at grade 06.

Danielle Singh

Principal/DCPS

2024 total comp
$204,597
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$204,597
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$204,597
Hire date
2001/08/21
Pay grade
62

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
5,255

Danielle Singh is a Principal at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 23 years. 2024 total compensation came to $204,597. They are classified at grade 62.

Cinthia Ruiz

Chief/DCPS

2024 total comp
$203,638
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$203,638
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$203,638
Hire date
2016/10/11
Pay grade
06

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
5,097

Cinthia Ruiz works as a Chief for DCPS. They have served since 2016 (about 8 years). Cinthia earned $203,638 in 2024. Their pay grade is 06.

Chunita Pilgrim

Principal/DCPS

2024 total comp
$203,233
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$203,233
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$203,233
Hire date
2000/08/23
Pay grade
61

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
5,214

Chunita Pilgrim is a Principal at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 24 years. 2024 total compensation came to $203,233. They are classified at grade 61.

Gloria Bumpass

Principal/DCPS

2024 total comp
$203,233
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$203,233
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$203,233
Hire date
2011/07/24
Pay grade
65

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
8,115

Gloria Bumpass holds the role of Principal at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 13 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $203,233. Their pay grade is 65.

Kennard Branch

Principal/DCPS

2024 total comp
$203,233
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$203,233
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$203,233
Hire date
2004/08/04
Pay grade
61

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
9,055

Kennard Branch holds the role of Principal at DCPS. Hired in 2004, they have about 20 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $203,233. Their pay grade is 61.

Zara Young

Principal/DCPS

2024 total comp
$203,233
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$203,233
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$203,233
Hire date
2011/08/22
Pay grade
61

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
15,763

Zara Young holds the role of Principal at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 13 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $203,233. Their pay grade is 61.

O'Kiyyah LyonsMay be multiple

Principal/DCPS

2024 total comp
$201,869
Hire date
2007/08/20
Pay grade
62

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
39,251

O'Kiyyah Lyons appears in DCPS payroll as a Principal, with $201,869 reported in 2024 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.

Amanda Delabar

Principal/DCPS

2024 total comp
$201,869
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$201,869
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$201,869
Hire date
2009/07/06
Pay grade
62

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
4,680

At DCPS, Amanda Delabar serves as a Principal. They have served since 2009 (about 15 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $201,869. They are classified at grade 62.

2024 total comp
$201,869
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$201,869
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$201,869
Hire date
2014/07/07
Pay grade
62

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
9,758

Kemi Baltimore-Husbands is a Principal at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 10 years. 2024 total compensation came to $201,869. They are classified at grade 62.

Alethea Bustillo

Principal/DCPS

2024 total comp
$200,504
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$200,504
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$200,504
Hire date
1997/10/07
Pay grade
61

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
4,777

At DCPS, Alethea Bustillo serves as a Principal. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 27 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $200,504. They are classified at grade 61.

Kimberly Douglas

Principal/DCPS

2024 total comp
$200,504
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$200,504
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$200,504
Hire date
1997/11/10
Pay grade
61

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
8,633

Kimberly Douglas is a Principal at DCPS. Hired in 1997, they have about 27 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $200,504. They are classified at grade 61.

Charles Hunt Ii

Principal/DCPS

2024 total comp
$199,141
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$199,141
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$199,141
Hire date
2020/05/11
Pay grade
65

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
5,829

Charles Hunt Ii is a Principal at DCPS. They have served since 2020 (about 4 years). 2024 total compensation came to $199,141. They are classified at grade 65.

Jessica Morales

Principal/DCPS

2024 total comp
$199,141
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$199,141
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$199,141
Hire date
2002/08/28
Pay grade
62

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
9,526

Jessica Morales holds the role of Principal at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 22 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $199,141. Their pay grade is 62.

Jessica Johnson

Principal/DCPS

2024 total comp
$199,141
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$199,141
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$199,141
Hire date
2013/08/12
Pay grade
62

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
9,560

Jessica Johnson is a Principal at DCPS. They have served since 2013 (about 11 years). 2024 total compensation came to $199,141. They are classified at grade 62.

Rodney Wormsley

Principal/DCPS

2024 total comp
$199,141
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$199,141
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$199,141
Hire date
2015/07/27
Pay grade
65

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
11,573

At DCPS, Rodney Wormsley serves as a Principal. Hired in 2015, they have about 9 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $199,141. They are classified at grade 65.

Shanna Young

Principal/DCPS

2024 total comp
$199,141
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$199,141
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$199,141
Hire date
2003/08/28
Pay grade
64

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
13,214

At DCPS, Shanna Young serves as a Principal. Hired in 2003, they have about 21 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $199,141. They are classified at grade 64.

Tiffany Johnson

Principal/DCPS

2024 total comp
$199,141
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$199,141
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$199,141
Hire date
2005/08/23
Pay grade
62

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
13,822

At DCPS, Tiffany Johnson serves as a Principal. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 19 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $199,141. They are classified at grade 62.

Lynette Collins

Senior Deputy, General Counsel/DCPS

2024 total comp
$197,992
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$197,992
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$197,992
Hire date
2003/08/11
Pay grade
03

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
9,862

At DCPS, Lynette Collins serves as a Senior Deputy, General Counsel. Hired in 2003, they have about 21 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $197,992. They are classified at grade 03.

Angel Hunter

Principal/DCPS

2024 total comp
$197,776
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$197,776
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$197,776
Hire date
2006/10/16
Pay grade
61

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
4,242

Angel Hunter is a Principal at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 18 years. 2024 total compensation came to $197,776. They are classified at grade 61.

Bruce Jackson

Principal/DCPS

2024 total comp
$197,776
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$197,776
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$197,776
Hire date
2009/10/07
Pay grade
61

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
5,815

Bruce Jackson works as a Principal for DCPS. They have served since 2009 (about 15 years). Bruce earned $197,776 in 2024. Their pay grade is 61.

Kristie Edwards

Principal/DCPS

2024 total comp
$197,776
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$197,776
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$197,776
Hire date
2009/04/06
Pay grade
61

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
9,083

Kristie Edwards is a Principal at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 15 years. 2024 total compensation came to $197,776. They are classified at grade 61.

Terri Fuller

Principal/DCPS

2024 total comp
$197,776
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$197,776
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$197,776
Hire date
2011/08/08
Pay grade
61

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
13,764

At DCPS, Terri Fuller serves as a Principal. Hired in 2011, they have about 13 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $197,776. They are classified at grade 61.

Eric BethelMay be multiple

Instructional Superintendent/DCPS

2024 total comp
$197,177
Hire date
2002/08/25
Pay grade
05

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
41,785

Payroll for Eric Bethel (Instructional Superintendent, DCPS) may cover more than one person; together they account for $197,177 in 2024.

Andria Caruthers

Instructional Superintendent/DCPS

2024 total comp
$197,177
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$197,177
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$197,177
Hire date
2009/07/06
Pay grade
05

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
4,343

At DCPS, Andria Caruthers serves as a Instructional Superintendent. They have served since 2009 (about 15 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $197,177. They are classified at grade 05.

Deitra Bryant Mallory

Deputy Chief/DCPS

2024 total comp
$197,177
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$197,177
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$197,177
Hire date
1992/10/26
Pay grade
05

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Educational Service - Regular
Record ID
6,170

Deitra Bryant Mallory is a Deputy Chief at DCPS. They have served since 1992 (about 32 years). 2024 total compensation came to $197,177. They are classified at grade 05.

Gwendolyn Payton

Instructional Superintendent/DCPS

2024 total comp
$197,177
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$197,177
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$197,177
Hire date
1991/09/03
Pay grade
05

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
6,552

Gwendolyn Payton holds the role of Instructional Superintendent at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 1991, about 33 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $197,177. Their pay grade is 05.