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 78
Teacher, Early Childhood/DCPS
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Jennifer Snodgrass is a Teacher, Early Childhood at DCPS. Hired in 2009, they have about 15 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $126,967. They are classified at grade 15.
Speech Pathologist/DCPS
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Jessica Kaluzny works as a Speech Pathologist for DCPS. Hired in 2010, they have about 14 years of service. Jessica earned $126,967 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, Special Education/DCPS
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Kiya Gardner is a Teacher, Special Education at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 9 years. 2024 total compensation came to $126,967. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, General Secondary/DCPS
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Katherine Spellacy works as a Teacher, General Secondary for DCPS. Hired in 2016, they have about 8 years of service. Katherine earned $126,967 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, General Elementary/DCPS
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Katherine Spellacy is a Teacher, General Elementary at DCPS. They have served since 2016 (about 8 years). 2024 total compensation came to $126,967. They are classified at grade 15.
Specialist, Library/Media/DCPS
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Kimberly Able works as a Specialist, Library/Media for DCPS. They have served since 2015 (about 9 years). Kimberly earned $126,967 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher- Esol/DCPS
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Laura Closson works as a Teacher- Esol for DCPS. Hired in 2021, they have about 3 years of service. Laura earned $126,967 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, General Elementary/DCPS
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Laura Closson works as a Teacher, General Elementary for DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 3 years. Laura earned $126,967 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, Pe/DCPS
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Luke Kovacs holds the role of Teacher, Pe at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 16 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $126,967. Their pay grade is 15.
School Counselor, Es/DCPS
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Lauren Miller is a School Counselor, Es at DCPS. Hired in 2007, they have about 17 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $126,967. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher/DCPS
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Laura Pajor holds the role of Teacher at DCPS. Hired in 2005, they have about 19 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $126,967. Their pay grade is 15.
Coach, Instructional/DCPS
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Michele Burbank works as a Coach, Instructional for DCPS. They have served since 2007 (about 17 years). Michele earned $126,967 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
Social Worker/DCPS
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Michaela Johnson holds the role of Social Worker at DCPS. They have served since 2014 (about 10 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $126,967. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, Special Education/DCPS
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Marca Dawson holds the role of Teacher, Special Education at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $126,967. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, General Secondary/DCPS
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Melissa Rogo is a Teacher, General Secondary at DCPS. Hired in 2015, they have about 9 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $126,967. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher,English/DCPS
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Melissa Rogo works as a Teacher,English for DCPS. Hired in 2015, they have about 9 years of service. Melissa earned $126,967 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, Music/DCPS
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At DCPS, Melinda Holly serves as a Teacher, Music. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 3 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $126,967. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, General Secondary/DCPS
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At DCPS, Melinda Holly serves as a Teacher, General Secondary. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 3 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $126,967. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, Special Education/DCPS
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Megan Crowley works as a Teacher, Special Education for DCPS. They have served since 2013 (about 11 years). Megan earned $126,967 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
School Counselor, Bilingual/DCPS
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At DCPS, Maurizio Machi serves as a School Counselor, Bilingual. They have served since 2015 (about 9 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $126,967. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, General Secondary/DCPS
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Melissa Thomas holds the role of Teacher, General Secondary at DCPS. Hired in 2015, they have about 9 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $126,967. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, General Elementary/DCPS
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Meggan Apgar holds the role of Teacher, General Elementary at DCPS. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $126,967. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, Special Education/DCPS
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At DCPS, Meggan Apgar serves as a Teacher, Special Education. They have served since 2023 (about a year). Their 2024 pay totaled $126,967. They are classified at grade 15.
Coach, Instructional/DCPS
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At DCPS, Michael Oyebanjo serves as a Coach, Instructional. Hired in 2018, they have about 6 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $126,967. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, General Elementary/DCPS
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Lalla Marquez works as a Teacher, General Elementary for DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 15 years. Lalla earned $126,967 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, Special Education/DCPS
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Lauren Scholl is a Teacher, Special Education at DCPS. They have served since 2012 (about 12 years). 2024 total compensation came to $126,967. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, Special Education/DCPS
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Magdalena Cook works as a Teacher, Special Education for DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years. Magdalena earned $126,967 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, General Elementary/DCPS
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Mellissa Modico works as a Teacher, General Elementary for DCPS. Hired in 2014, they have about 10 years of service. Mellissa earned $126,967 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, General Secondary/DCPS
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At DCPS, Michael Hunter serves as a Teacher, General Secondary. Hired in 2015, they have about 9 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $126,967. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, General Secondary/DCPS
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Marcia Morris holds the role of Teacher, General Secondary at DCPS. They have served since 2016 (about 8 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $126,967. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, General Elementary/DCPS
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At DCPS, Monique Jackson serves as a Teacher, General Elementary. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $126,967. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, Early Childhood/DCPS
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Nicole Burroughs-Noel works as a Teacher, Early Childhood for DCPS. Hired in 2016, they have about 8 years of service. Nicole earned $126,967 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher- Esol/DCPS
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Natalia Vargas Ramirez is a Teacher- Esol at DCPS. They have served since 2019 (about 5 years). 2024 total compensation came to $126,967. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, Special Education/DCPS
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Nelka NegróN works as a Teacher, Special Education for DCPS. They have served since 2015 (about 9 years). Nelka earned $126,967 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, General Secondary/DCPS
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Rashida Jeffers is a Teacher, General Secondary at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 5 years. 2024 total compensation came to $126,967. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, General Secondary/DCPS
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Rebeca Rodriguez Alonso works as a Teacher, General Secondary for DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 12 years. Rebeca earned $126,967 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
Coach, Instructional/DCPS
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Rashida Hightower works as a Coach, Instructional for DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 8 years. Rashida earned $126,967 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, Music/DCPS
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Paul Phifer holds the role of Teacher, Music at DCPS. Hired in 2006, they have about 18 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $126,967. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, General Elementary/DCPS
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Promithious Denmark-Lawal holds the role of Teacher, General Elementary at DCPS. They have served since 2015 (about 9 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $126,967. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, Pe/DCPS
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At DCPS, Rocky Parrish serves as a Teacher, Pe. They have served since 2015 (about 9 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $126,967. They are classified at grade 15.