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 57
Teacher, General Secondary/DCPS
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At DCPS, Jonte Reynolds serves as a Teacher, General Secondary. Hired in 2018, they have about 6 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $131,973. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, Art/DCPS
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At DCPS, Haewon Min serves as a Teacher, Art. They have served since 1989 (about 35 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $131,973. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, Special Education/DCPS
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Emmanuel Freeland is a Teacher, Special Education at DCPS. They have served since 2017 (about 7 years). 2024 total compensation came to $131,973. They are classified at grade 15.
Specialist, Library/Media/DCPS
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At DCPS, Kimberly-Celeste Boyd serves as a Specialist, Library/Media. They have served since 2017 (about 7 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $131,973. They are classified at grade 15.
Coach, Instructional/DCPS
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Kamau Christian works as a Coach, Instructional for DCPS. They have served since 2010 (about 14 years). Kamau earned $131,973 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
Psychologist (Wtu)/DCPS
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Maia Coleman King holds the role of Psychologist (Wtu) at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 20 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $131,973. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, Special Education/DCPS
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Maryellen Noonan is a Teacher, Special Education at DCPS. They have served since 2008 (about 16 years). 2024 total compensation came to $131,973. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, General Elementary/DCPS
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Mekoce Walker works as a Teacher, General Elementary for DCPS. Hired in 2013, they have about 11 years of service. Mekoce earned $131,973 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher- Esol/DCPS
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Mekoce Walker holds the role of Teacher- Esol at DCPS. Hired in 2013, they have about 11 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $131,973. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, Special Education/DCPS
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Melanie Symister 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 $131,973. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, General Elementary/DCPS
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At DCPS, Lontisha Farmer serves as a Teacher, General Elementary. They have served since 2014 (about 10 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $131,973. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, Special Education/DCPS
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At DCPS, Latasha Gross serves as a Teacher, Special Education. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 8 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $131,973. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, Special Education/DCPS
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Nicole Harvest-Newsome works as a Teacher, Special Education for DCPS. Hired in 2019, they have about 5 years of service. Nicole earned $131,973 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, General Secondary/DCPS
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Miguel Pinto holds the role of Teacher, General Secondary at DCPS. Hired in 2019, they have about 5 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $131,973. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, Special Education/DCPS
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Remi Akinrinlola works as a Teacher, Special Education for DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 8 years. Remi earned $131,973 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, General Elementary/DCPS
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Robert Stearman is a Teacher, General Elementary at DCPS. They have served since 2015 (about 9 years). 2024 total compensation came to $131,973. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, Special Education/DCPS
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Robin Keys is a Teacher, Special Education at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year. 2024 total compensation came to $131,973. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, Special Education/DCPS
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Richard Turner works as a Teacher, Special Education for DCPS. Hired in 2010, they have about 14 years of service. Richard earned $131,973 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, Special Education/DCPS
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At DCPS, Olivia Schrader serves as a Teacher, Special Education. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 6 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $131,973. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher - Career/Tech Education (Cte)/DCPS
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Oluwatosin Ogunsile is a Teacher - Career/Tech Education (Cte) at DCPS. Hired in 2015, they have about 9 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $131,973. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, Early Childhood/DCPS
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Samuel Okunubi is a Teacher, Early Childhood at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 15 years. 2024 total compensation came to $131,973. They are classified at grade 15.
Coach, Instructional/DCPS
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At DCPS, Sarah Pessagno serves as a Coach, Instructional. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year. Their 2024 pay totaled $131,973. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, General Secondary/DCPS
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Takeisha Wilson holds the role of Teacher, General Secondary at DCPS. They have served since 2018 (about 6 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $131,973. Their pay grade is 15.
Therapist,Occupational/DCPS
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Tanaya Saunders works as a Therapist,Occupational for DCPS. They have served since 2018 (about 6 years). Tanaya earned $131,973 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, General Elementary/DCPS
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At DCPS, Taylor Diggs serves as a Teacher, General Elementary. They have served since 2015 (about 9 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $131,973. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, General Secondary/DCPS
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At DCPS, Samantha Tomlinson serves as a Teacher, General Secondary. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 6 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $131,973. They are classified at grade 15.
Specialist, Library/Media/DCPS
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Sherry Logan works as a Specialist, Library/Media for DCPS. Hired in 2016, they have about 8 years of service. Sherry earned $131,973 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher,English/DCPS
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At DCPS, Virginia Butler serves as a Teacher,English. Hired in 2021, they have about 3 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $131,973. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, General Secondary/DCPS
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Virginia Butler is a Teacher, General Secondary at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 3 years. 2024 total compensation came to $131,973. They are classified at grade 15.
Therapist,Occupational/DCPS
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Vergia Headspeth-Randolph works as a Therapist,Occupational for DCPS. Hired in 2018, they have about 6 years of service. Vergia earned $131,973 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, Special Education/DCPS
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Nicole Harvest is a Teacher, Special Education at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 5 years. 2024 total compensation came to $131,973. They are classified at grade 15.
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Payroll for Kimbry Jordan (School Counselor, Hs (11 Month, DCPS) may cover more than one person; together they account for $131,603 in 2024.
Athletic Trainer/DCPS
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Kaitlyn D'Annibale holds the role of Athletic Trainer at DCPS. They have served since 2021 (about 3 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $131,603. Their pay grade is 15.
Athletic Trainer/DCPS
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Marra Brooks works as a Athletic Trainer for DCPS. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service. Marra earned $131,603 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
School Counselor, Hs (11 Month/DCPS
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Sherema Copes is a School Counselor, Hs (11 Month at DCPS. Hired in 2009, they have about 15 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $131,603. They are classified at grade 15.
School Counselor, Hs (11 Month/DCPS
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Shantius Jackson is a School Counselor, Hs (11 Month at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 7 years. 2024 total compensation came to $131,603. They are classified at grade 15.
Psychologist (Cso)/DCPS
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Brittany Pratt works as a Psychologist (Cso) for DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 6 years. Brittany earned $131,089 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.
Speech Pathologist/DCPS
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Tamika Leray works as a Speech Pathologist for DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 6 years. Tamika earned $131,089 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.
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Payroll for Raquel Wollaston (Trial Attorney, DCPS) may cover more than one person; together they account for $131,045 in 2024.
Assistant Principal/DCPS
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Adam Forschner is a Assistant Principal at DCPS. They have served since 2000 (about 24 years). 2024 total compensation came to $130,942. They are classified at grade 81.