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 38
Teacher, Special Education/DCPS
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At DCPS, Leslie Murdaugh serves as a Teacher, Special Education. Hired in 2019, they have about 5 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $137,632. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, General Elementary/DCPS
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Latashia Cauley works as a Teacher, General Elementary for DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 6 years. Latashia earned $137,632 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
Coach, Instructional/DCPS
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At DCPS, Mary L Wooden-Green serves as a Coach, Instructional. Hired in 2005, they have about 19 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $137,632. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, Early Childhood/DCPS
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Maria I G Syquia is a Teacher, Early Childhood at DCPS. Hired in 2003, they have about 21 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $137,632. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, General Secondary/DCPS
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Linda M Wallace holds the role of Teacher, General Secondary at DCPS. They have served since 2005 (about 19 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $137,632. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, General Elementary/DCPS
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Lindsay Brown works as a Teacher, General Elementary for DCPS. Hired in 2015, they have about 9 years of service. Lindsay earned $137,632 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, Early Childhood/DCPS
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At DCPS, Lauren Moore serves as a Teacher, Early Childhood. They have served since 2001 (about 23 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $137,632. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, Early Childhood/DCPS
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At DCPS, Laura Steinmetz serves as a Teacher, Early Childhood. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 13 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $137,632. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, General Secondary/DCPS
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At DCPS, Lionel Rodgers serves as a Teacher, General Secondary. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 13 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $137,632. They are classified at grade 15.
Specialist, Library/Media/DCPS
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Melissa L Jackson holds the role of Specialist, Library/Media at DCPS. They have served since 1986 (about 38 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $137,632. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, World Language/DCPS
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Latrice Nelson-Henry is a Teacher, World Language at DCPS. Hired in 2009, they have about 15 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $137,632. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, Special Education/DCPS
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Michelle Alfonsa I Manzano is a Teacher, Special Education at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 21 years. 2024 total compensation came to $137,632. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, General Elementary/DCPS
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Luis Pozo-Lin is a Teacher, General Elementary at DCPS. Hired in 2011, they have about 13 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $137,632. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, Music/DCPS
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At DCPS, Latoria Mckoy serves as a Teacher, Music. Hired in 2009, they have about 15 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $137,632. They are classified at grade 15.
School Counselor, Ms/DCPS
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Lynette C Williams Thomas holds the role of School Counselor, Ms at DCPS. Hired in 1985, they have about 39 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $137,632. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, World Language/DCPS
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At DCPS, Lijuan Shi serves as a Teacher, World Language. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $137,632. They are classified at grade 15.
Coach, Instructional/DCPS
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Luca Battaglia holds the role of Coach, Instructional at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 9 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $137,632. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher,Esl,Elementary/DCPS
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Laura Maria Chapa holds the role of Teacher,Esl,Elementary at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 9 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $137,632. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, Special Education/DCPS
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Lauren Nitkoski works as a Teacher, Special Education for DCPS. Hired in 2015, they have about 9 years of service. Lauren earned $137,632 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
Coach, Instructional/DCPS
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Lisa Broom is a Coach, Instructional at DCPS. Hired in 2013, they have about 11 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $137,632. They are classified at grade 15.
Social Worker/DCPS
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Lakeri Sartin works as a Social Worker for DCPS. They have served since 2007 (about 17 years). Lakeri earned $137,632 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher- Esol/DCPS
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At DCPS, Melissa Haberkamp serves as a Teacher- Esol. They have served since 2013 (about 11 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $137,632. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, General Elementary/DCPS
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At DCPS, Markeeta Blackwell serves as a Teacher, General Elementary. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 15 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $137,632. They are classified at grade 15.
Coach, Instructional/DCPS
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Mercedes Salazar works as a Coach, Instructional for DCPS. They have served since 2014 (about 10 years). Mercedes earned $137,632 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, Special Education/DCPS
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Michael Kulpa is a Teacher, Special Education at DCPS. They have served since 2013 (about 11 years). 2024 total compensation came to $137,632. They are classified at grade 15.
Coach, Instructional/DCPS
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Meaza Tassew holds the role of Coach, Instructional 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, General Elementary/DCPS
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Mary Kovalsky holds the role of Teacher, General Elementary at DCPS. They have served since 2019 (about 5 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $137,632. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, Art/DCPS
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Mandy Mcculloch holds the role of Teacher, Art at DCPS. They have served since 2005 (about 19 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $137,632. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, Special Education/DCPS
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Marie Olazo works as a Teacher, Special Education for DCPS. Hired in 2003, they have about 21 years of service. Marie earned $137,632 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, General Secondary/DCPS
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Maurice Taylor is a Teacher, General Secondary 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.
Teacher- Esol/DCPS
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At DCPS, Mary Interlicchio serves as a Teacher- Esol. Hired in 2007, they have about 17 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $137,632. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, General Secondary/DCPS
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Megan Chatalian is a Teacher, General Secondary at DCPS. Hired in 2010, they have about 14 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $137,632. They are classified at grade 15.
Tli Teacher Leader English Ela/DCPS
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Megan Chatalian holds the role of Tli Teacher Leader English Ela at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 14 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $137,632. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, Early Childhood/DCPS
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Marquita Broady is a Teacher, Early Childhood at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 24 years. 2024 total compensation came to $137,632. They are classified at grade 15.
Instructional Coach/DCPS
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Marissa Werner works as a Instructional Coach for DCPS. They have served since 2013 (about 11 years). Marissa earned $137,632 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, Pe/DCPS
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Michael Russell is a Teacher, Pe at DCPS. Hired in 2011, they have about 13 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $137,632. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, General Elementary/DCPS
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Michelle Johnson is a Teacher, General Elementary at DCPS. Hired in 2013, they have about 11 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $137,632. They are classified at grade 15.
Tli Teacher Leader English Ela/DCPS
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Natasha M Surles is a Tli Teacher Leader English Ela at DCPS. They have served since 2006 (about 18 years). 2024 total compensation came to $137,632. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, General Secondary/DCPS
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At DCPS, Natasha M Surles serves as a Teacher, General Secondary. They have served since 2006 (about 18 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $137,632. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, General Elementary/DCPS
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Nathan Thomas holds the role of Teacher, General Elementary 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.