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 73
Teacher, General Secondary/DCPS
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Tanisha Nugent Chang is a Teacher, General Secondary at DCPS. Hired in 2016, they have about 8 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $130,206. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, General Elementary/DCPS
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At DCPS, Stephanie Moore serves as a Teacher, General Elementary. Hired in 2018, they have about 6 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $130,206. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, General Elementary/DCPS
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At DCPS, Steven A Dingledine serves as a Teacher, General Elementary. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 17 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $130,206. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, General Elementary/DCPS
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Sanjay Singh holds the role of Teacher, General Elementary at DCPS. Hired in 2002, they have about 22 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $130,206. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, General Elementary/DCPS
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Shanna Williams works as a Teacher, General Elementary for DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 20 years. Shanna earned $130,206 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, General Elementary/DCPS
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Victor Martinez holds the role of Teacher, General Elementary at DCPS. Hired in 2019, they have about 5 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $130,206. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, Special Education/DCPS
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Willie Anderson 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 $130,206. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, General Elementary/DCPS
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At DCPS, Widline Senecharles serves as a Teacher, General Elementary. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 5 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $130,206. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, World Language/DCPS
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Kwabena Osei works as a Teacher, World Language for DCPS. Hired in 2016, they have about 8 years of service. Kwabena earned $130,206 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, Special Education/DCPS
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Zakiya Thorne is a Teacher, Special Education at DCPS. They have served since 2008 (about 16 years). 2024 total compensation came to $130,206. They are classified at grade 15.
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Lauren Chisholm appears in DCPS payroll as a Director, with $130,146 reported in 2024 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.
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Shelby Dixon appears in DCPS payroll as a Director, with $130,146 reported in 2024 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.
Director/DCPS
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Basil Chawkat is a Director at DCPS. Hired in 2024, they have under a year of service. 2024 total compensation came to $130,146. They are classified at grade 16.
Director/DCPS
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At DCPS, Akua Oxendine serves as a Director. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 7 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $130,146. They are classified at grade 16.
Director/DCPS
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Emily Hueber holds the role of Director at DCPS. They have served since 2008 (about 16 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $130,146. Their pay grade is 16.
Director/DCPS
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Dyana Smith works as a Director for DCPS. Hired in 2017, they have about 7 years of service. Dyana earned $130,146 in 2024. Their pay grade is 16.
Director/DCPS
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At DCPS, Jennifer Hursey serves as a Director. Hired in 2016, they have about 8 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $130,146. They are classified at grade 16.
Director/DCPS
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Louis Panush is a Director at DCPS. Hired in 2018, they have about 6 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $130,146. They are classified at grade 16.
Director/DCPS
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Sydney Moreau holds the role of Director at DCPS. Hired in 2013, they have about 11 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $130,146. Their pay grade is 16.
Director/DCPS
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Sarah Brashear works as a Director for DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 3 years. Sarah earned $130,146 in 2024. Their pay grade is 16.
Director/DCPS
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Tnisha Arnold holds the role of Director at DCPS. Hired in 2001, they have about 23 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $130,146. Their pay grade is 16.
Director/DCPS
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Matthew Whitnall is a Director at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 8 years. 2024 total compensation came to $130,146. They are classified at grade 16.
Director/DCPS
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Emily Stoetzer holds the role of Director at DCPS. They have served since 2008 (about 16 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $130,146. Their pay grade is 16.
Director/DCPS
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Diana Halbstein is a Director at DCPS. Hired in 2019, they have about 5 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $130,146. They are classified at grade 16.
Director/DCPS
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At DCPS, Jialuo Shen serves as a Director. Records show a hire date of 2026/03/23. Their 2024 pay totaled $130,146. They are classified at grade 16.
Director/DCPS
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Wayne Williams works as a Director for DCPS. Their hire date on record is 2026/01/26. Wayne earned $130,146 in 2024. Their pay grade is 16.
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Payroll for Courtney Gibbs (Manager, Academy, DCPS) may cover more than one person; together they account for $129,005 in 2024.
Manager, Academy/DCPS
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Enjoli Gonzalez holds the role of Manager, Academy at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year. In 2024, their total compensation was $129,005. Their pay grade is 08.
Manager, Academy/DCPS
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At DCPS, Isaiah Lassiter serves as a Manager, Academy. They have served since 2015 (about 9 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $129,005. They are classified at grade 08.
Manager, Academy/DCPS
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Tiesha Mcdonald is a Manager, Academy at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 4 years. 2024 total compensation came to $129,005. They are classified at grade 08.
Manager, Academy/DCPS
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Tiana Ottley holds the role of Manager, Academy at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 5 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $129,005. Their pay grade is 08.
Director (Cso)/DCPS
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Calvin Ruffin, Jr. is a Director (Cso) at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 8 years. 2024 total compensation came to $128,484. They are classified at grade 06.
Director (Cso)/DCPS
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Soncyree Lee holds the role of Director (Cso) at DCPS. They have served since 1998 (about 26 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $128,484. Their pay grade is 06.
Director (Cso)/DCPS
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Tarkitta J Sedgwick holds the role of Director (Cso) at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 16 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $128,484. Their pay grade is 06.
Director (Cso)/DCPS
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Seneca Scarboro works as a Director (Cso) for DCPS. They have served since 2020 (about 4 years). Seneca earned $128,484 in 2024. Their pay grade is 06.
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Payroll for Tandrea Gibson (Coach, Instructional, DCPS) may cover more than one person; together they account for $128,281 in 2024.
Speech Pathologist/DCPS
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Jamease Mcdonald works as a Speech Pathologist for DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 5 years. Jamease earned $128,281 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
Coach, Instructional/DCPS
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Kevaughn Facey is a Coach, Instructional at DCPS. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $128,281. They are classified at grade 15.
Coach, Intervention (Fss)/DCPS
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At DCPS, Kevaughn Facey serves as a Coach, Intervention (Fss). Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $128,281. They are classified at grade 15.
Speech Pathologist/DCPS
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At DCPS, Kayla Platt serves as a Speech Pathologist. They have served since 2016 (about 8 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $128,281. They are classified at grade 15.