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 3
Instructional Superintendent/DCPS
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Harry Hughes is a Instructional Superintendent at DCPS. They have served since 1999 (about 25 years). 2024 total compensation came to $197,177. They are classified at grade 05.
Instructional Superintendent/DCPS
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At DCPS, Kathryn Larkin serves as a Instructional Superintendent. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 24 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $197,177. They are classified at grade 05.
Instructional Superintendent/DCPS
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At DCPS, Tenia N Pritchard serves as a Instructional Superintendent. They have served since 2000 (about 24 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $197,177. They are classified at grade 05.
Deputy General Counsel/DCPS
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At DCPS, Daniel Mccall serves as a Deputy General Counsel. Hired in 2007, they have about 17 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $195,252. They are classified at grade 01.
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This Instructional Superintendent record at DCPS for Jacob Lappi may represent several individuals, totaling $195,219 in 2024.
Principal/DCPS
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Brigham Kiplinger holds the role of Principal at DCPS. Hired in 2014, they have about 10 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $195,050. Their pay grade is 61.
Principal/DCPS
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Jasmine Brann is a Principal at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 12 years. 2024 total compensation came to $195,050. They are classified at grade 62.
Principal/DCPS
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Jennifer Tompkins is a Principal at DCPS. They have served since 2013 (about 11 years). 2024 total compensation came to $195,050. They are classified at grade 61.
Principal/DCPS
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Naimah V Salahuddin holds the role of Principal at DCPS. Hired in 2004, they have about 20 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $195,050. Their pay grade is 61.
Principal/DCPS
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Shenora N Plenty is a Principal at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 18 years. 2024 total compensation came to $195,050. They are classified at grade 62.
Principal/DCPS
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William Lyles works as a Principal for DCPS. Hired in 2016, they have about 8 years of service. William earned $195,050 in 2024. Their pay grade is 64.
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Payroll for Alison Williams (Deputy Chief, DCPS) may cover more than one person; together they account for $193,260 in 2024.
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Payroll for Glenn Starnes Ii (Deputy Chief, DCPS) may cover more than one person; together they account for $193,260 in 2024.
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Payroll for Nancy Wright (Deputy Chief, DCPS) may cover more than one person; together they account for $191,304 in 2024.
Deputy Chief/DCPS
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Abigail Daniels works as a Deputy Chief for DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 16 years. Abigail earned $191,304 in 2024. Their pay grade is 05.
Principal/DCPS
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Ana Brito holds the role of Principal at DCPS. They have served since 2024 (under a year). In 2024, their total compensation was $190,956. Their pay grade is 63.
Principal/DCPS
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Allecyn Gay Howard is a Principal at DCPS. Hired in 2019, they have about 5 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $190,956. They are classified at grade 63.
Principal/DCPS
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At DCPS, Akela Dogbe serves as a Principal. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 11 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $190,956. They are classified at grade 61.
Principal/DCPS
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Calvin Hooks is a Principal at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 10 years. 2024 total compensation came to $190,956. They are classified at grade 61.
Principal/DCPS
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Derek Gorham works as a Principal for DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 9 years. Derek earned $190,956 in 2024. Their pay grade is 61.
Principal/DCPS
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Kerry Richardson holds the role of Principal at DCPS. They have served since 2012 (about 12 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $190,956. Their pay grade is 63.
Principal/DCPS
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Levar Jenkins works as a Principal for DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 13 years. Levar earned $190,956 in 2024. Their pay grade is 61.
Principal/DCPS
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Nikeysha Jackson holds the role of Principal at DCPS. They have served since 2016 (about 8 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $190,956. Their pay grade is 62.
Principal/DCPS
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Taeneress Griffin is a Principal at DCPS. Hired in 2017, they have about 7 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $190,956. They are classified at grade 61.
Principal/DCPS
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Stephanie Byrd is a Principal at DCPS. Hired in 2000, they have about 24 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $190,956. They are classified at grade 61.
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Payroll for Dallas Lee (Instructional Superintendent, DCPS) may cover more than one person; together they account for $189,346 in 2024.
Deputy Chief/DCPS
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Regina Grimmett is a Deputy Chief at DCPS. Hired in 2005, they have about 19 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $189,346. They are classified at grade 05.
Principal/DCPS
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Amanda Schmitt works as a Principal for DCPS. Hired in 2018, they have about 6 years of service. Amanda earned $186,866 in 2024. Their pay grade is 62.
Principal/DCPS
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Clinton Turner holds the role of Principal at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 15 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $186,866. Their pay grade is 62.
Principal/DCPS
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Camille Townsend works as a Principal for DCPS. They have served since 2005 (about 19 years). Camille earned $186,866 in 2024. Their pay grade is 61.
Principal/DCPS
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At DCPS, Dewayne Little serves as a Principal. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 10 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $186,866. They are classified at grade 65.
Principal/DCPS
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At DCPS, Jaimee Trahan serves as a Principal. They have served since 2002 (about 22 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $186,866. They are classified at grade 61.
Principal/DCPS
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Franchita Eborn is a Principal at DCPS. Hired in 2015, they have about 9 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $186,866. They are classified at grade 61.
Principal/DCPS
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At DCPS, Kermit Burks serves as a Principal. They have served since 2015 (about 9 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $186,866. They are classified at grade 61.
Principal/DCPS
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Mscott Berkowitz works as a Principal for DCPS. They have served since 2015 (about 9 years). Mscott earned $186,866 in 2024. Their pay grade is 63.
Principal/DCPS
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At DCPS, Maurine Westover serves as a Principal. They have served since 2017 (about 7 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $186,866. They are classified at grade 64.
Principal/DCPS
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At DCPS, Shaunte Daniel serves as a Principal. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 13 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $186,866. They are classified at grade 63.
Principal/DCPS
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Tyra Russell is a Principal at DCPS. Hired in 2016, they have about 8 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $186,866. They are classified at grade 61.
Deputy Chief/DCPS
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Prashish Shrestha works as a Deputy Chief for DCPS. They have served since 2020 (about 4 years). Prashish earned $185,428 in 2024. Their pay grade is 05.
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This Principal record at DCPS for Laena Lee may represent several individuals, totaling $182,774 in 2024.