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 35
Teacher, Special Education/DCPS
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At DCPS, Lisa Rapoza serves as a Teacher, Special Education. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 12 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $137,632. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, Early Childhood/DCPS
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Michelle T Schooler holds the role of Teacher, Early Childhood at DCPS. They have served since 1998 (about 26 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $137,632. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, Special Education/DCPS
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Lydia Gumbs holds the role of Teacher, Special Education at DCPS. Hired in 2006, they have about 18 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $137,632. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, General Secondary/DCPS
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Michael G Taylor holds the role of Teacher, General Secondary at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 16 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $137,632. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher - Career/Tech Education (Cte)/DCPS
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Lee James holds the role of Teacher - Career/Tech Education (Cte) at DCPS. Hired in 2015, they have about 9 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $137,632. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, Special Education/DCPS
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Michael Bethea is a Teacher, Special Education at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 30 years. 2024 total compensation came to $137,632. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, World Language/DCPS
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Lizmarie Disla holds the role of Teacher, World Language at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 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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Lauren Allen works as a Teacher, Special Education for DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 14 years. Lauren earned $137,632 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, General Secondary/DCPS
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Leslie Solomon works as a Teacher, General Secondary for DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 11 years. Leslie earned $137,632 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, General Elementary/DCPS
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At DCPS, Leqia Jackson serves as a Teacher, General Elementary. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 13 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $137,632. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, Art/DCPS
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At DCPS, Maame A-Bawuah serves as a Teacher, Art. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 15 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $137,632. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, Special Education/DCPS
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Modestine R Montgomery is a Teacher, Special Education at DCPS. Hired in 2006, they have about 18 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $137,632. They are classified at grade 15.
Coach, Instructional/DCPS
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Lillian Farnham works as a Coach, Instructional for DCPS. They have served since 2011 (about 13 years). Lillian earned $137,632 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, Pe/DCPS
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Lisa Aleshire is a Teacher, Pe at DCPS. They have served since 1999 (about 25 years). 2024 total compensation came to $137,632. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, Special Education/DCPS
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At DCPS, Linda Miller serves as a Teacher, Special Education. They have served since 2007 (about 17 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $137,632. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, General Secondary/DCPS
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Lashandra Goodman holds the role of Teacher, General Secondary 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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Leticia Clarke holds the role of Teacher, General Elementary at DCPS. Hired in 2017, they have about 7 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $137,632. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, Early Childhood/DCPS
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Linda Bickerstaff is a Teacher, Early Childhood at DCPS. Hired in 1994, they have about 30 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $137,632. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, General Secondary/DCPS
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Lataura Pendleton is a Teacher, General Secondary at DCPS. They have served since 2011 (about 13 years). 2024 total compensation came to $137,632. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, Early Childhood/DCPS
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Maria Dominguez is a Teacher, Early Childhood at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 7 years. 2024 total compensation came to $137,632. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher Resource/DCPS
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Mario Diaz holds the role of Teacher Resource at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 7 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $137,632. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, General Secondary/DCPS
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Matrice Johnson is a Teacher, General Secondary at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 26 years. 2024 total compensation came to $137,632. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher,Mathematics (Et 15)/DCPS
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Matrice Johnson is a Teacher,Mathematics (Et 15) at DCPS. Hired in 1998, they have about 26 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $137,632. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher- Esol/DCPS
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MaríA Luera BermúDez holds the role of Teacher- Esol at DCPS. They have served since 2017 (about 7 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $137,632. Their pay grade is 15.
Coach, Instructional/DCPS
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Maya Cyrus works as a Coach, Instructional for DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 8 years. Maya earned $137,632 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, General Secondary/DCPS
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At DCPS, Marissa Lehmann serves as a Teacher, General Secondary. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 9 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $137,632. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, Special Education/DCPS
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Maureen Akunwafor works as a Teacher, Special Education for DCPS. They have served since 2006 (about 18 years). Maureen earned $137,632 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
Coach, Instructional/DCPS
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At DCPS, Mary T serves as a Coach, Instructional. Hired in 2016, they have about 8 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $137,632. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, Early Childhood/DCPS
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Marta Jimenez holds the role of Teacher, Early Childhood at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 12 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $137,632. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, General Secondary/DCPS
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Molley Kaiyoorawongs works as a Teacher, General Secondary for DCPS. Hired in 2010, they have about 14 years of service. Molley earned $137,632 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, General Elementary/DCPS
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Noelia Gomez Alvarez holds the role of Teacher, General Elementary at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 7 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $137,632. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher - Inclusion/Resource S/DCPS
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At DCPS, Noelia Gomez Alvarez serves as a Teacher - Inclusion/Resource S. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 7 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $137,632. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, General Elementary/DCPS
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Monica Thomas holds the role of Teacher, General Elementary 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, Special Education/DCPS
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Mia Alexander-Davis works as a Teacher, Special Education for DCPS. Hired in 2013, they have about 11 years of service. Mia earned $137,632 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher- Esol/DCPS
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Marisa Guillen is a Teacher- Esol at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 1991, about 33 years. 2024 total compensation came to $137,632. They are classified at grade 15.
Coach, Instructional/DCPS
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Melissa Bryant works as a Coach, Instructional for DCPS. They have served since 2009 (about 15 years). Melissa earned $137,632 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, General Secondary/DCPS
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Megan Belser holds the role of Teacher, General Secondary at DCPS. They have served since 2010 (about 14 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $137,632. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher - Career/Tech Education (Cte)/DCPS
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At DCPS, Michael Iacovone serves as a Teacher - Career/Tech Education (Cte). Hired in 2006, they have about 18 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $137,632. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, General Elementary/DCPS
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Marquita Johnson is a Teacher, General Elementary at DCPS. Hired in 2007, they have about 17 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $137,632. They are classified at grade 15.
Coach, Instructional/DCPS
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Mia Rutherford works as a Coach, Instructional for DCPS. Hired in 2017, they have about 7 years of service. Mia earned $137,632 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.