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 24
Teacher, General Elementary/DCPS
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Cheryl Alexander works as a Teacher, General Elementary for DCPS. Hired in 2000, they have about 24 years of service. Cheryl earned $137,632 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher- Esol/DCPS
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Carmen Vega is a Teacher- Esol at DCPS. They have served since 2009 (about 15 years). 2024 total compensation came to $137,632. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, World Language/DCPS
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Cheyenne Jennings works as a Teacher, World Language for DCPS. They have served since 2019 (about 5 years). Cheyenne earned $137,632 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, General Secondary/DCPS
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At DCPS, Calvin Marcus serves as a Teacher, General Secondary. They have served since 2009 (about 15 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $137,632. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, Special Education/DCPS
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Catherine Glass works as a Teacher, Special Education for DCPS. They have served since 2014 (about 10 years). Catherine earned $137,632 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, Early Childhood/DCPS
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At DCPS, Cathy Erlich serves as a Teacher, Early Childhood. Hired in 2015, they have about 9 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $137,632. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, Pe/DCPS
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Cassandra Melton is a Teacher, Pe at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 11 years. 2024 total compensation came to $137,632. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, World Language/DCPS
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Chiara Dabney works as a Teacher, World Language for DCPS. Hired in 2012, they have about 12 years of service. Chiara earned $137,632 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
Coach, Instructional/DCPS
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Chantal Jones holds the role of Coach, Instructional at DCPS. Hired in 2013, they have about 11 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $137,632. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher- Esol/DCPS
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Carla Burt works as a Teacher- Esol for DCPS. Hired in 2009, they have about 15 years of service. Carla earned $137,632 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, Special Education/DCPS
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Bridget Simmons holds the role of Teacher, Special Education at DCPS. Hired in 2009, they have about 15 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $137,632. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, Visual & Performing A/DCPS
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Charity Metzger works as a Teacher, Visual & Performing A for DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 10 years. Charity earned $137,632 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, General Elementary/DCPS
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At DCPS, Brittany Bielasiak serves as a Teacher, General Elementary. Hired in 2009, they have about 15 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $137,632. They are classified at grade 15.
Specialist, Reading/DCPS
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Celestina Lee holds the role of Specialist, Reading at DCPS. They have served since 2015 (about 9 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $137,632. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, General Elementary/DCPS
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Crystal Renee Wilson is a Teacher, General Elementary at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 24 years. 2024 total compensation came to $137,632. They are classified at grade 15.
Psychologist (Wtu)/DCPS
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At DCPS, Crystal D Dorn serves as a Psychologist (Wtu). Their tenure dates to 1995, about 29 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $137,632. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, Special Education/DCPS
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Brittany Williams holds the role of Teacher, Special Education at DCPS. Hired in 2018, they have about 6 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $137,632. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, General Elementary/DCPS
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At DCPS, Charmaine Schmidt serves as a Teacher, General Elementary. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 11 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $137,632. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, Early Childhood/DCPS
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At DCPS, Carole Young serves as a Teacher, Early Childhood. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 30 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $137,632. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, Special Education/DCPS
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Celeste Locke holds the role of Teacher, Special Education at DCPS. They have served since 2009 (about 15 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $137,632. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, General Elementary/DCPS
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Carrone Carter holds the role of Teacher, General Elementary at DCPS. They have served since 2014 (about 10 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $137,632. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, Special Education/DCPS
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Chiba Edmonds is a Teacher, Special Education at DCPS. Hired in 2014, they have about 10 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $137,632. They are classified at grade 15.
Social Worker/DCPS
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Cindy F Dessin holds the role of Social Worker at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 1989, about 35 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $137,632. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, Special Education/DCPS
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Brittany Pinnock is a Teacher, Special Education at DCPS. They have served since 2018 (about 6 years). 2024 total compensation came to $137,632. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, Early Childhood/DCPS
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Dyanna Gardner holds the role of Teacher, Early Childhood at DCPS. Hired in 2012, they have about 12 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $137,632. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, General Elementary/DCPS
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Dyanna Gardner is a Teacher, General Elementary at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 12 years. 2024 total compensation came to $137,632. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, General Elementary/DCPS
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Derek Tyler works as a Teacher, General Elementary for DCPS. They have served since 2016 (about 8 years). Derek earned $137,632 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, General Elementary/DCPS
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Dionne Wyatt works as a Teacher, General Elementary for DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 11 years. Dionne earned $137,632 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, General Elementary/DCPS
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At DCPS, Deanna Wright serves as a Teacher, General Elementary. Hired in 2014, they have about 10 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $137,632. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, General Secondary/DCPS
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Elizabeth Cosgrove holds the role of Teacher, General Secondary at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 8 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $137,632. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher,English/DCPS
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At DCPS, Elizabeth Cosgrove serves as a Teacher,English. Hired in 2016, they have about 8 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $137,632. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher/DCPS
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Dianna Perkins is a Teacher at DCPS. Hired in 1993, they have about 31 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $137,632. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher,Social Studies/DCPS
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Dianna Perkins holds the role of Teacher,Social Studies at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 31 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $137,632. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, General Secondary/DCPS
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Ebonie Wagstaff works as a Teacher, General Secondary for DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 7 years. Ebonie earned $137,632 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, General Secondary/DCPS
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Elizabeth Amata holds the role of Teacher, General Secondary at DCPS. They have served since 2016 (about 8 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $137,632. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, General Elementary/DCPS
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Desmond Smith is a Teacher, General Elementary at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 11 years. 2024 total compensation came to $137,632. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher- Esol/DCPS
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Elizabeth Barkley holds the role of Teacher- Esol at DCPS. They have served since 2015 (about 9 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $137,632. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, Music/DCPS
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At DCPS, Eugene Branch serves as a Teacher, Music. Hired in 2010, they have about 14 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $137,632. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, World Language/DCPS
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Francis Medley is a Teacher, World Language at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 14 years. 2024 total compensation came to $137,632. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, Special Education/DCPS
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Farrell Williams works as a Teacher, Special Education for DCPS. Hired in 2016, they have about 8 years of service. Farrell earned $137,632 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.