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 95
Psychologist (Wtu)/DCPS
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At DCPS, Peggy Peagler serves as a Psychologist (Wtu). Hired in 2005, they have about 19 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $119,641. They are classified at grade 15.
Psychologist (Wtu)/DCPS
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Pamela Butler holds the role of Psychologist (Wtu) at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2024, under a year. In 2024, their total compensation was $119,641. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, General Secondary/DCPS
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At DCPS, Poonam Sharma serves as a Teacher, General Secondary. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 6 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $119,641. They are classified at grade 15.
Coach, Instructional/DCPS
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Peggy Windless holds the role of Coach, Instructional at DCPS. Hired in 2018, they have about 6 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $119,641. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, Special Education/DCPS
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At DCPS, Monica Pickens serves as a Teacher, Special Education. Hired in 2013, they have about 11 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $119,641. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, Visual & Performing A/DCPS
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Noam Faingold is a Teacher, Visual & Performing A at DCPS. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $119,641. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, General Secondary/DCPS
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At DCPS, Nicholas Goulette serves as a Teacher, General Secondary. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 5 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $119,641. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, Special Education/DCPS
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Nikki Smith is a Teacher, Special Education at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 10 years. 2024 total compensation came to $119,641. They are classified at grade 15.
Psychologist (Wtu)/DCPS
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Nefertari Royston is a Psychologist (Wtu) at DCPS. Records show a hire date of 2025/08/11. 2024 total compensation came to $119,641. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, General Secondary/DCPS
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Nicole Gainyard works as a Teacher, General Secondary for DCPS. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service. Nicole earned $119,641 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher,English/DCPS
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Sebastian Stratan works as a Teacher,English for DCPS. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years). Sebastian earned $119,641 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, General Secondary/DCPS
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Sebastian Stratan is a Teacher, General Secondary at DCPS. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $119,641. They are classified at grade 15.
Coach, Instructional/DCPS
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Stacy Barker holds the role of Coach, Instructional at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 13 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $119,641. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, Early Childhood/DCPS
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Terri Robinson works as a Teacher, Early Childhood for DCPS. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service. Terri earned $119,641 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, Visual & Performing A/DCPS
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At DCPS, Steven Garrison serves as a Teacher, Visual & Performing A. Hired in 2020, they have about 4 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $119,641. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, General Secondary/DCPS
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Sulaiman Adeoye holds the role of Teacher, General Secondary at DCPS. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $119,641. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher,Social Studies/DCPS
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At DCPS, Sunny Chang serves as a Teacher,Social Studies. They have served since 2015 (about 9 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $119,641. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, Special Education/DCPS
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Shaunbay Ltifi is a Teacher, Special Education at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 5 years. 2024 total compensation came to $119,641. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, Special Education/DCPS
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Shawntae Samuels is a Teacher, Special Education at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 9 years. 2024 total compensation came to $119,641. They are classified at grade 15.
Therapist,Occupational/DCPS
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Yaritza Croussett-Gonzalez is a Therapist,Occupational at DCPS. Hired in 2015, they have about 9 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $119,641. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, General Elementary/DCPS
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Wesley Robinson works as a Teacher, General Elementary for DCPS. They have served since 2017 (about 7 years). Wesley earned $119,641 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher- Esol/DCPS
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Wesley Robinson holds the role of Teacher- Esol at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 7 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $119,641. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, World Language/DCPS
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At DCPS, Julie Leogal serves as a Teacher, World Language. They have served since 2021 (about 3 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $119,641. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, General Elementary/DCPS
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At DCPS, Taurean Branch serves as a Teacher, General Elementary. Hired in 2021, they have about 3 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $119,641. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, General Secondary/DCPS
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Thomas Moore works as a Teacher, General Secondary for DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years. Thomas earned $119,641 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, Special Education/DCPS
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At DCPS, Tiffany Reynolds serves as a Teacher, Special Education. Hired in 2019, they have about 5 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $119,641. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, Special Education/DCPS
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Tracy Bannister works as a Teacher, Special Education for DCPS. Hired in 2020, they have about 4 years of service. Tracy earned $119,641 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
School Counselor, Bilingual/DCPS
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Tina Arrington holds the role of School Counselor, Bilingual at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 9 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $119,641. Their pay grade is 15.
Social Worker/DCPS
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At DCPS, Tony White serves as a Social Worker. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 16 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $119,641. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, General Secondary/DCPS
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At DCPS, Jorge Sanchez serves as a Teacher, General Secondary. Hired in 2019, they have about 5 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $119,641. They are classified at grade 15.
Manager, Academy/DCPS
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Antricia King is a Manager, Academy at DCPS. They have served since 2005 (about 19 years). 2024 total compensation came to $119,468. They are classified at grade 08.
Manager, Academy/DCPS
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At DCPS, Khristina Pullings serves as a Manager, Academy. Hired in 2017, they have about 7 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $119,468. They are classified at grade 08.
Manager, Academy/DCPS
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At DCPS, Kreshonya Porter serves as a Manager, Academy. Hired in 2019, they have about 5 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $119,468. They are classified at grade 08.
Manager, Academy/DCPS
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At DCPS, Monica Pelzer Lapko serves as a Manager, Academy. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $119,468. They are classified at grade 08.
Instructor, Jrotc (Et-15)/DCPS
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Gabrielle Fleming works as a Instructor, Jrotc (Et-15) for DCPS. Hired in 2024, they have under a year of service. Gabrielle earned $119,063 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
Manager, Academy/DCPS
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At DCPS, Dana Bannerman serves as a Manager, Academy. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $118,964. They are classified at grade 08.
Manager, Academy/DCPS
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At DCPS, Nicole Douglas serves as a Manager, Academy. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 6 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $118,964. They are classified at grade 08.
Manager, Academy/DCPS
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Shaina Webb is a Manager, Academy at DCPS. They have served since 2020 (about 4 years). 2024 total compensation came to $118,964. They are classified at grade 08.
Coordinator, Special Education/DCPS
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Allie F Thompson holds the role of Coordinator, Special Education at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 24 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $118,704. Their pay grade is 10.
Coordinator, Special Education/DCPS
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Chante Ford is a Coordinator, Special Education at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 9 years. 2024 total compensation came to $118,704. They are classified at grade 10.