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 70
Teacher, General Secondary/DCPS
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Sheri Frierson-Chenier is a Teacher, General Secondary at DCPS. Hired in 2009, they have about 15 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $130,268. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, Language Acquisition,/DCPS
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Sharon Marijude S Santos is a Teacher, Language Acquisition, at DCPS. Hired in 2003, they have about 21 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $130,268. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, Early Childhood/DCPS
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Sarah Kaufman-Relph holds the role of Teacher, Early Childhood at DCPS. Hired in 2000, they have about 24 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $130,268. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, General Secondary/DCPS
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Shana Moody holds the role of Teacher, General Secondary at DCPS. They have served since 2016 (about 8 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $130,268. Their pay grade is 15.
Coach, Instructional/DCPS
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Shereada Wright is a Coach, Instructional at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 3 years. 2024 total compensation came to $130,268. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, Special Education/DCPS
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Rose Roosevelt works as a Teacher, Special Education for DCPS. They have served since 2012 (about 12 years). Rose earned $130,268 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, Early Childhood/DCPS
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At DCPS, Stephen J-C Velez serves as a Teacher, Early Childhood. They have served since 2001 (about 23 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $130,268. They are classified at grade 15.
Social Worker/DCPS
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Sheila Graves is a Social Worker at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 20 years. 2024 total compensation came to $130,268. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher - Career/Tech Education (Cte)/DCPS
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Shanel Howard works as a Teacher - Career/Tech Education (Cte) for DCPS. They have served since 2019 (about 5 years). Shanel earned $130,268 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
School Counselor, Bilingual/DCPS
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At DCPS, Sandra V Montgomery serves as a School Counselor, Bilingual. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 27 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $130,268. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, Special Education/DCPS
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At DCPS, Sean Connolly serves as a Teacher, Special Education. They have served since 2009 (about 15 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $130,268. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, Special Education/DCPS
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Samantha Brown holds the role of Teacher, Special Education at DCPS. Hired in 2010, they have about 14 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $130,268. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, General Elementary/DCPS
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At DCPS, Rondel Lumpkins serves as a Teacher, General Elementary. Their tenure dates to 1986, about 38 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $130,268. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, Early Childhood/DCPS
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Rondel Lumpkins works as a Teacher, Early Childhood for DCPS. They have served since 1986 (about 38 years). Rondel earned $130,268 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, General Secondary/DCPS
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Sherita Williams works as a Teacher, General Secondary for DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 22 years. Sherita earned $130,268 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, General Elementary/DCPS
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At DCPS, Shawna Johnson serves as a Teacher, General Elementary. They have served since 2010 (about 14 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $130,268. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, Pe/DCPS
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Shoshana E Zallman is a Teacher, Pe at DCPS. They have served since 1999 (about 25 years). 2024 total compensation came to $130,268. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, Pe/DCPS
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Shawn Berger works as a Teacher, Pe for DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 16 years. Shawn earned $130,268 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, Early Childhood/DCPS
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Stacey Derr is a Teacher, Early Childhood at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 19 years. 2024 total compensation came to $130,268. They are classified at grade 15.
Coach, Instructional/DCPS
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Sadiya Abubakri is a Coach, Instructional at DCPS. Hired in 2017, they have about 7 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $130,268. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, Early Childhood/DCPS
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At DCPS, Synthia Stroman serves as a Teacher, Early Childhood. They have served since 1986 (about 38 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $130,268. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, Visual & Performing A/DCPS
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Sarah Frei works as a Teacher, Visual & Performing A for DCPS. They have served since 2008 (about 16 years). Sarah earned $130,268 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, Early Childhood/DCPS
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Shannon Wright works as a Teacher, Early Childhood for DCPS. Hired in 2001, they have about 23 years of service. Shannon earned $130,268 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, General Elementary/DCPS
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Shawn L Smith is a Teacher, General Elementary at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 26 years. 2024 total compensation came to $130,268. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, Art/DCPS
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Shenika Gibson is a Teacher, Art at DCPS. They have served since 2000 (about 24 years). 2024 total compensation came to $130,268. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, Special Education/DCPS
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Ruben-Sabastian Brown holds the role of Teacher, Special Education at DCPS. Hired in 2017, they have about 7 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $130,268. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, General Elementary/DCPS
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Vannessa Duckett is a Teacher, General Elementary at DCPS. They have served since 1999 (about 25 years). 2024 total compensation came to $130,268. They are classified at grade 15.
Specialist, Library/Media/DCPS
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Tiffany Tillman works as a Specialist, Library/Media for DCPS. They have served since 2011 (about 13 years). Tiffany earned $130,268 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, Music/DCPS
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Travis Parson is a Teacher, Music at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 20 years. 2024 total compensation came to $130,268. They are classified at grade 15.
Social Worker/DCPS
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At DCPS, Waynonia Potts-Harris serves as a Social Worker. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 23 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $130,268. They are classified at grade 15.
Social Worker/DCPS
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At DCPS, Vivian E Strong serves as a Social Worker. Hired in 2008, they have about 16 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $130,268. They are classified at grade 15.
Instructional Coach/DCPS
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At DCPS, Tyleah Jenkins serves as a Instructional Coach. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 5 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $130,268. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, Special Education/DCPS
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Veronica Mckillop is a Teacher, Special Education at DCPS. Hired in 2009, they have about 15 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $130,268. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, General Elementary/DCPS
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Twana Bradley works as a Teacher, General Elementary for DCPS. Hired in 2011, they have about 13 years of service. Twana earned $130,268 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, Pe/DCPS
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Timothy Tucker works as a Teacher, Pe for DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 13 years. Timothy earned $130,268 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, Special Education/DCPS
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Whitney Paxson works as a Teacher, Special Education for DCPS. They have served since 2010 (about 14 years). Whitney earned $130,268 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, General Secondary/DCPS
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Timothy Stroud is a Teacher, General Secondary at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 15 years. 2024 total compensation came to $130,268. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, General Secondary/DCPS
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At DCPS, William Jones serves as a Teacher, General Secondary. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 14 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $130,268. They are classified at grade 15.
Social Worker/DCPS
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At DCPS, Valerie Middlebrooks serves as a Social Worker. Hired in 2012, they have about 12 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $130,268. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, Early Childhood/DCPS
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Zenobia Rahman holds the role of Teacher, Early Childhood at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 9 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $130,268. Their pay grade is 15.