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 15
Director (Cso)/DCPS
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Tesha Nixon is a Director (Cso) at DCPS. Hired in 2005, they have about 19 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $143,651. They are classified at grade 06.
Director (Cso)/DCPS
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Thanh Nguyen holds the role of Director (Cso) at DCPS. They have served since 2006 (about 18 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $143,651. Their pay grade is 06.
Director (Cso)/DCPS
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Zakiya Edens holds the role of Director (Cso) at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 7 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $143,651. Their pay grade is 06.
Director (Sso)/DCPS
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Taylor Wiley is a Director (Sso) at DCPS. They have served since 2018 (about 6 years). 2024 total compensation came to $143,651. They are classified at grade 06.
Director (Cso)/DCPS
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At DCPS, Tosha Shirriel serves as a Director (Cso). Hired in 2014, they have about 10 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $143,651. They are classified at grade 06.
School Counselor, Bilingual (1/DCPS
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At DCPS, Evelyn Iraheta serves as a School Counselor, Bilingual (1. Hired in 2013, they have about 11 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $143,616. They are classified at grade 15.
School Counselor, Hs (11 Month/DCPS
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At DCPS, Pamela Bright serves as a School Counselor, Hs (11 Month. They have served since 1999 (about 25 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $143,616. They are classified at grade 15.
School Counselor, Hs (11 Month/DCPS
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At DCPS, Ramona Singletary-Robertson serves as a School Counselor, Hs (11 Month. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 9 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $143,616. They are classified at grade 15.
Director (Cso)/DCPS
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At DCPS, Barbara Hammond serves as a Director (Cso). Their tenure dates to 2013, about 11 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $143,489. They are classified at grade 06.
Director (Cso)/DCPS
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Tarisai Lumumba-Umoja is a Director (Cso) at DCPS. They have served since 2002 (about 22 years). 2024 total compensation came to $143,489. They are classified at grade 06.
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Jovan Means appears in DCPS payroll as a Athletic Trainer, with $143,295 reported in 2024 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.
School Counselor, Hs (11 Month/DCPS
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Hafsatu Iro holds the role of School Counselor, Hs (11 Month at DCPS. They have served since 2007 (about 17 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $143,295. Their pay grade is 15.
School Counselor, Hs (11 Month/DCPS
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At DCPS, Donna Edwards serves as a School Counselor, Hs (11 Month. Hired in 1997, they have about 27 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $143,295. They are classified at grade 15.
School Counselor, Bilingual (1/DCPS
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At DCPS, Luis Diaz serves as a School Counselor, Bilingual (1. Hired in 2006, they have about 18 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $143,295. They are classified at grade 15.
School Counselor, Ms/DCPS
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Lonzo Sasso is a School Counselor, Ms at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 24 years. 2024 total compensation came to $143,295. They are classified at grade 15.
Athletic Trainer/DCPS
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Rachelle Saunders works as a Athletic Trainer for DCPS. Hired in 2009, they have about 15 years of service. Rachelle earned $143,295 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
School Counselor, Hs (11 Month/DCPS
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Tanisha Mason is a School Counselor, Hs (11 Month at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 24 years. 2024 total compensation came to $143,295. They are classified at grade 15.
School Counselor, Hs (11 Month/DCPS
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At DCPS, Shani Perrin serves as a School Counselor, Hs (11 Month. Hired in 1997, they have about 27 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $143,295. They are classified at grade 15.
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This School Counselor, Hs (11 Month record at DCPS for Rosa Kline may represent several individuals, totaling $143,227 in 2024.
School Counselor, Hs (11 Month/DCPS
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Camille M White works as a School Counselor, Hs (11 Month for DCPS. Hired in 2005, they have about 19 years of service. Camille earned $143,227 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
School Counselor, Hs (11 Month/DCPS
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Sandra Carter works as a School Counselor, Hs (11 Month for DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 11 years. Sandra earned $143,227 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
Assistant Principal/DCPS
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Crystal Overstreet is a Assistant Principal at DCPS. They have served since 2003 (about 21 years). 2024 total compensation came to $143,219. They are classified at grade 81.
Assistant Principal/DCPS
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Daniel Stover is a Assistant Principal at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 10 years. 2024 total compensation came to $143,219. They are classified at grade 81.
Assistant Principal/DCPS
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Meredith Camille Titus works as a Assistant Principal for DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 7 years. Meredith earned $143,219 in 2024. Their pay grade is 81.
Assistant Principal/DCPS
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Luis Carrasco Curiel is a Assistant Principal at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 14 years. 2024 total compensation came to $143,219. They are classified at grade 81.
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Payroll for Monique Alexander (Coach, Intervention (Fss), DCPS) may cover more than one person; together they account for $142,970 in 2024.
Instructor, Jrotc (Et-15)/DCPS
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Lear Dutton is a Instructor, Jrotc (Et-15) at DCPS. They have served since 2016 (about 8 years). 2024 total compensation came to $142,970. They are classified at grade 15.
Assistant Principal/DCPS
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At DCPS, Benjamin Vaughn, Jr. serves as a Assistant Principal. Hired in 2015, they have about 9 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $141,852. They are classified at grade 82.
Assistant Principal/DCPS
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Darrell Barr is a Assistant Principal at DCPS. Hired in 2014, they have about 10 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $141,852. They are classified at grade 82.
Assistant Principal/DCPS
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Courtney Mathis holds the role of Assistant Principal at DCPS. Hired in 2014, they have about 10 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $141,852. Their pay grade is 82.
Assistant Principal/DCPS
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Kathrine Avila is a Assistant Principal at DCPS. Hired in 2012, they have about 12 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $141,852. They are classified at grade 82.
Assistant Principal/DCPS
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Kandance Johnson works as a Assistant Principal for DCPS. Hired in 2016, they have about 8 years of service. Kandance earned $141,852 in 2024. Their pay grade is 82.
Assistant Principal/DCPS
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Tierra Ingram works as a Assistant Principal for DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 13 years. Tierra earned $141,852 in 2024. Their pay grade is 82.
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Payroll for Maria Dolores Austria (Director, DCPS) may cover more than one person; together they account for $141,262 in 2024.
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Kristopher Bengtson appears in DCPS payroll as a Director, with $141,262 reported in 2024 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.
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Helen Tzow appears in DCPS payroll as a Director, with $141,262 reported in 2024 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.
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Shyra Gregory appears in DCPS payroll as a Director, with $141,262 reported in 2024 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.
Director/DCPS
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At DCPS, Ashley Kearney serves as a Director. They have served since 2012 (about 12 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $141,262. They are classified at grade 16.
Director/DCPS
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Irving Kelley holds the role of Director at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 25 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $141,262. Their pay grade is 16.
Director/DCPS
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At DCPS, Kaila Ramsey Garza serves as a Director. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 13 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $141,262. They are classified at grade 16.