District of Columbia / DCPS
Agency file
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.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
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.
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.
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).
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
Highest-paid first / page 12
Assistant Principal/DCPS
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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.
Assistant Principal/DCPS
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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.
Therapist,Occupational/DCPS
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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.
Coach, Intervention (Fss)/DCPS
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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.
Therapist,Occupational/DCPS
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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.
Senior Director/DCPS
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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.
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This Speech Pathologist record at DCPS for Charles Coward may represent several individuals, totaling $147,994 in 2024.
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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.
Speech Pathologist/DCPS
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At DCPS, Daisy Smiley serves as a Speech Pathologist. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 8 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $147,994. They are classified at grade 11.
Speech Pathologist/DCPS
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At DCPS, Meredith Soles serves as a Speech Pathologist. Hired in 2011, they have about 13 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $147,994. They are classified at grade 11.
Speech Pathologist/DCPS
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At DCPS, Pamela Davis serves as a Speech Pathologist. They have served since 2016 (about 8 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $147,994. They are classified at grade 11.
Psychologist,School/DCPS
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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.
Speech Pathologist/DCPS
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Trinetta Mcclam holds the role of Speech Pathologist at DCPS. Hired in 2006, they have about 18 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $147,994. Their pay grade is 11.
Speech Language Pathologist (W/DCPS
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Helen Gilkes is a Speech Language Pathologist (W at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 6 years. 2024 total compensation came to $147,039. They are classified at grade 15.
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Payroll for Lucille A. Blackburn (Trial Attorney, DCPS) may cover more than one person; together they account for $146,933 in 2024.
Coach, Instructional/DCPS
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Bregeneve Ocansey is a Coach, Instructional at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 21 years. 2024 total compensation came to $146,856. They are classified at grade 15.
School Counselor, Hs (11 Month/DCPS
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Chermine Trotman works as a School Counselor, Hs (11 Month for DCPS. Hired in 1999, they have about 25 years of service. Chermine earned $146,856 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
School Counselor, Hs (11 Month/DCPS
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Ernesh D Stewart is a School Counselor, Hs (11 Month at DCPS. They have served since 1999 (about 25 years). 2024 total compensation came to $146,856. They are classified at grade 15.
School Counselor, Hs (11 Month/DCPS
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Simone Boone works as a School Counselor, Hs (11 Month for DCPS. They have served since 2003 (about 21 years). Simone earned $146,856 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
Director (Cso)/DCPS
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Erika Lomax works as a Director (Cso) for DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 16 years. Erika earned $146,356 in 2024. Their pay grade is 06.
Director (Cso)/DCPS
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Michael Reid holds the role of Director (Cso) at DCPS. Hired in 2012, they have about 12 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $146,356. Their pay grade is 06.
Director (Cso)/DCPS
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Regina Mcclure works as a Director (Cso) for DCPS. They have served since 2008 (about 16 years). Regina earned $146,356 in 2024. Their pay grade is 06.
Director (Cso)/DCPS
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Milo Howard is a Director (Cso) at DCPS. They have served since 2005 (about 19 years). 2024 total compensation came to $146,356. They are classified at grade 06.
Director (Cso)/DCPS
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Thomas Byrd works as a Director (Cso) for DCPS. They have served since 1999 (about 25 years). Thomas earned $146,356 in 2024. Their pay grade is 06.
Director (Cso)/DCPS
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Vernard Howard is a Director (Cso) at DCPS. They have served since 2009 (about 15 years). 2024 total compensation came to $146,356. They are classified at grade 06.
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This Speech Pathologist record at DCPS for Wendy De Los Reyes may represent several individuals, totaling $146,270 in 2024.
Teacher, General Secondary/DCPS
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Cheron Mcnear holds the role of Teacher, General Secondary at DCPS. Hired in 2014, they have about 10 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $146,270. Their pay grade is 15.
Instructor, Jrotc (Et-15)/DCPS
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Duane Devance works as a Instructor, Jrotc (Et-15) for DCPS. Hired in 2019, they have about 5 years of service. Duane earned $146,270 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
Coach, Intervention (Fss)/DCPS
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At DCPS, Clarence Monsanto serves as a Coach, Intervention (Fss). Hired in 1999, they have about 25 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $146,270. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, Special Education/DCPS
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At DCPS, Jinyu Ou serves as a Teacher, Special Education. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 19 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $146,270. They are classified at grade 15.
Social Worker/DCPS
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Melissa Mullins works as a Social Worker for DCPS. Hired in 2008, they have about 16 years of service. Melissa earned $146,270 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
Instructor, Jrotc (Et-15)/DCPS
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At DCPS, Mark O'Connor serves as a Instructor, Jrotc (Et-15). They have served since 2014 (about 10 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $146,270. They are classified at grade 15.
Coach, Instructional/DCPS
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Lakesha Simmons-Bradshaw is a Coach, Instructional at DCPS. Hired in 2019, they have about 5 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $146,270. They are classified at grade 15.
Coach, Intervention (Fss)/DCPS
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Lakesha Simmons-Bradshaw works as a Coach, Intervention (Fss) for DCPS. Hired in 2019, they have about 5 years of service. Lakesha earned $146,270 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
Speech Language Pathologist (W/DCPS
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At DCPS, Monica Johnson serves as a Speech Language Pathologist (W. Hired in 2000, they have about 24 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $146,270. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher,Special Education (Et)/DCPS
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Natalia Cortada is a Teacher,Special Education (Et) at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 37 years. 2024 total compensation came to $146,270. They are classified at grade 15.
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Payroll for Christopher Kenny (Assistant Principal, DCPS) may cover more than one person; together they account for $145,946 in 2024.
Assistant Principal/DCPS
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At DCPS, Barbara Dang serves as a Assistant Principal. Hired in 2016, they have about 8 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $145,946. They are classified at grade 81.
Assistant Principal/DCPS
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At DCPS, Arikana Douglas serves as a Assistant Principal. They have served since 2024 (under a year). Their 2024 pay totaled $145,946. They are classified at grade 81.
Assistant Principal/DCPS
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Bethel Belai holds the role of Assistant Principal at DCPS. They have served since 2023 (about a year). In 2024, their total compensation was $145,946. Their pay grade is 81.