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 49
Director/DCPS
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Dana Caffee-Glenn holds the role of Director at DCPS. They have served since 2009 (about 15 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $137,559. Their pay grade is 16.
Director/DCPS
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Douglas Gotel works as a Director for DCPS. Hired in 2011, they have about 13 years of service. Douglas earned $137,559 in 2024. Their pay grade is 16.
Director/DCPS
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Jorge Salazar is a Director at DCPS. They have served since 2017 (about 7 years). 2024 total compensation came to $137,559. They are classified at grade 16.
Director/DCPS
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Faiza Siddiqui holds the role of Director at DCPS. They have served since 2016 (about 8 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $137,559. Their pay grade is 16.
Director/DCPS
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Emily Schneider holds the role of Director at DCPS. They have served since 2018 (about 6 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $137,559. Their pay grade is 16.
Director/DCPS
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James Brooks is a Director at DCPS. Hired in 2008, they have about 16 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $137,559. They are classified at grade 16.
Director/DCPS
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Kelly Quinney holds the role of Director at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 7 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $137,559. Their pay grade is 16.
Director/DCPS
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Kelli Sampson holds the role of Director at DCPS. Hired in 2014, they have about 10 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $137,559. Their pay grade is 16.
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At DCPS, Kyle O'Neill serves as a Director. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $137,559. They are classified at grade 16.
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At DCPS, Marian Jones-Brooks serves as a Director. Records show a hire date of 2025/11/17. Their 2024 pay totaled $137,559. They are classified at grade 16.
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Melissa Guillen works as a Director for DCPS. They have served since 2012 (about 12 years). Melissa earned $137,559 in 2024. Their pay grade is 16.
Director/DCPS
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At DCPS, Lucas Torre serves as a Director. Hired in 2016, they have about 8 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $137,559. They are classified at grade 16.
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Michaela Cooke works as a Director for DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 6 years. Michaela earned $137,559 in 2024. Their pay grade is 16.
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At DCPS, Nigel Jackson serves as a Director. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 19 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $137,559. They are classified at grade 16.
Director/DCPS
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Shawn Cherry is a Director at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 5 years. 2024 total compensation came to $137,559. They are classified at grade 16.
Director/DCPS
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At DCPS, Whitney Carrington serves as a Director. Hired in 2016, they have about 8 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $137,559. They are classified at grade 16.
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This School Counselor, Hs (11 Month record at DCPS for Tasha Salley-Leroy may represent several individuals, totaling $137,070 in 2024.
School Counselor, Bilingual (1/DCPS
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Yolanda Oliver is a School Counselor, Bilingual (1 at DCPS. Hired in 2016, they have about 8 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $137,070. They are classified at grade 15.
Athletic Trainer/DCPS
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Xavion Santiago works as a Athletic Trainer for DCPS. They have served since 2017 (about 7 years). Xavion earned $137,070 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
Assistant Principal/DCPS
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At DCPS, Ashley Lawson serves as a Assistant Principal. They have served since 2019 (about 5 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $136,398. They are classified at grade 83.
Assistant Principal/DCPS
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At DCPS, Benjamin Davidson serves as a Assistant Principal. Hired in 2021, they have about 3 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $136,398. They are classified at grade 83.
Assistant Principal/DCPS
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At DCPS, Emily Coleman serves as a Assistant Principal. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $136,398. They are classified at grade 83.
Assistant Principal/DCPS
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Jovanda Warren works as a Assistant Principal for DCPS. They have served since 2017 (about 7 years). Jovanda earned $136,398 in 2024. Their pay grade is 83.
Assistant Principal/DCPS
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At DCPS, Porshia Ojigbo serves as a Assistant Principal. Hired in 2015, they have about 9 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $136,398. They are classified at grade 83.
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Katherine Florence appears in DCPS payroll as a Psychologist (Cso), with $136,288 reported in 2024 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.
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This School Counselor, Hs (11 Month record at DCPS for Krystle Hall-Thomas may represent several individuals, totaling $135,516 in 2024.
School Counselor, Ms/DCPS
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Jessica Schimmerling works as a School Counselor, Ms for DCPS. Hired in 2009, they have about 15 years of service. Jessica earned $135,516 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
School Counselor, Hs (11 Month/DCPS
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Latasha L Williams holds the role of School Counselor, Hs (11 Month at DCPS. Hired in 2007, they have about 17 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $135,516. Their pay grade is 15.
Coach, Instructional/DCPS
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Monica Shah works as a Coach, Instructional for DCPS. Hired in 2012, they have about 12 years of service. Monica earned $135,516 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
School Counselor, Bilingual (1/DCPS
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Susan Gonzalez works as a School Counselor, Bilingual (1 for DCPS. They have served since 2004 (about 20 years). Susan earned $135,516 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
School Counselor, Hs (11 Month/DCPS
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Shamika J Solomon holds the role of School Counselor, Hs (11 Month at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 19 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $135,516. Their pay grade is 15.
School Counselor, Hs (11 Month/DCPS
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Shatane Porter works as a School Counselor, Hs (11 Month for DCPS. They have served since 2011 (about 13 years). Shatane earned $135,516 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
School Counselor, Hs (11 Month/DCPS
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Kwame Yeboah-Kankam works as a School Counselor, Hs (11 Month for DCPS. Hired in 2017, they have about 7 years of service. Kwame earned $135,516 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
Coach, Intervention (Fss)/DCPS
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Brandon Frye works as a Coach, Intervention (Fss) for DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years. Brandon earned $135,412 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
Assistant Principal/DCPS
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Daniela Morad works as a Assistant Principal for DCPS. They have served since 2017 (about 7 years). Daniela earned $135,034 in 2024. Their pay grade is 81.
Assistant Principal/DCPS
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At DCPS, Claire Shanahan serves as a Assistant Principal. They have served since 2016 (about 8 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $135,034. They are classified at grade 81.
Assistant Principal/DCPS
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Ebon Mcpherson is a Assistant Principal at DCPS. Hired in 2017, they have about 7 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $135,034. They are classified at grade 81.
Assistant Principal/DCPS
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Jarvis Gause works as a Assistant Principal for DCPS. They have served since 2013 (about 11 years). Jarvis earned $135,034 in 2024. Their pay grade is 81.
Assistant Principal/DCPS
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Victoria Lyles holds the role of Assistant Principal at DCPS. Hired in 2014, they have about 10 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $135,034. Their pay grade is 81.
Trial Attorney/DCPS
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At DCPS, Jenna Balaban serves as a Trial Attorney. Their tenure dates to 2024, under a year. Their 2024 pay totaled $135,017. They are classified at grade 13.