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 99
Teacher, General Elementary/DCPS
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Matthew Reif works as a Teacher, General Elementary for DCPS. They have served since 2011 (about 13 years). Matthew earned $116,119 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, General Elementary/DCPS
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Mercy Ochieng works as a Teacher, General Elementary for DCPS. They have served since 2024 (under a year). Mercy earned $116,119 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, General Elementary/DCPS
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Martin Obinyan works as a Teacher, General Elementary for DCPS. They have served since 2024 (under a year). Martin earned $116,119 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, General Secondary/DCPS
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Matthew Burgoyne is a Teacher, General Secondary at DCPS. Hired in 2017, they have about 7 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $116,119. They are classified at grade 15.
Librarian/DCPS
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At DCPS, Marie Connolly serves as a Librarian. They have served since 2011 (about 13 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $116,119. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, Special Education/DCPS
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At DCPS, Melani Bridges serves as a Teacher, Special Education. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year. Their 2024 pay totaled $116,119. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher- Esol/DCPS
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Meriankh Cook holds the role of Teacher- Esol at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 3 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $116,119. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher- Science (Et- 15)/DCPS
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Lajuana Stidmon-Frazier holds the role of Teacher- Science (Et- 15) at DCPS. Hired in 2024, they have under a year of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $116,119. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, General Elementary/DCPS
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At DCPS, Lemia Tyree serves as a Teacher, General Elementary. Hired in 2013, they have about 11 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $116,119. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, General Secondary/DCPS
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Latoya Pouncey-Williams is a Teacher, General Secondary at DCPS. Hired in 2019, they have about 5 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $116,119. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher- Kindergarten/DCPS
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Margaret Xavier is a Teacher- Kindergarten at DCPS. Hired in 2009, they have about 15 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $116,119. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, Early Childhood/DCPS
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Margaret Xavier works as a Teacher, Early Childhood for DCPS. They have served since 2009 (about 15 years). Margaret earned $116,119 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, General Elementary/DCPS
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Ndidika Ignacio is a Teacher, General Elementary at DCPS. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years). 2024 total compensation came to $116,119. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, General Secondary/DCPS
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Praba Tolosi holds the role of Teacher, General Secondary at DCPS. They have served since 2021 (about 3 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $116,119. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher,English/DCPS
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Praba Tolosi is a Teacher,English at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 3 years. 2024 total compensation came to $116,119. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, General Secondary/DCPS
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Paige Powers is a Teacher, General Secondary at DCPS. Hired in 2021, they have about 3 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $116,119. They are classified at grade 15.
Psychologist (Wtu)/DCPS
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Porsche Hancock works as a Psychologist (Wtu) for DCPS. Hired in 2018, they have about 6 years of service. Porsche earned $116,119 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, General Secondary/DCPS
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Rachel Thomas holds the role of Teacher, General Secondary at DCPS. Hired in 2016, they have about 8 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $116,119. Their pay grade is 15.
Specialist, Library/Media/DCPS
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At DCPS, Rachel Heckscher serves as a Specialist, Library/Media. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $116,119. They are classified at grade 15.
Specialist, Library/Media/DCPS
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Penelope Taumoepeau is a Specialist, Library/Media at DCPS. They have served since 2011 (about 13 years). 2024 total compensation came to $116,119. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, General Elementary/DCPS
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Rachel Schwartz is a Teacher, General Elementary at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 4 years. 2024 total compensation came to $116,119. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, Special Education/DCPS
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At DCPS, Rachel Halegoua serves as a Teacher, Special Education. Hired in 2014, they have about 10 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $116,119. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, General Elementary/DCPS
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Rachel Halegoua holds the role of Teacher, General Elementary at DCPS. They have served since 2014 (about 10 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $116,119. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, General Elementary/DCPS
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At DCPS, Michelle B. Doerr serves as a Teacher, General Elementary. They have served since 2020 (about 4 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $116,119. They are classified at grade 15.
Tli Teacher Leader English Ela/DCPS
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Michelle B. Doerr works as a Tli Teacher Leader English Ela for DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 4 years. Michelle earned $116,119 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, General Elementary/DCPS
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Nydria Humphries is a Teacher, General Elementary at DCPS. Hired in 2004, they have about 20 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $116,119. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, General Elementary/DCPS
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Monique Williams is a Teacher, General Elementary at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 11 years. 2024 total compensation came to $116,119. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, Pe/DCPS
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At DCPS, Thomas Dunn serves as a Teacher, Pe. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $116,119. They are classified at grade 15.
Therapist,Occupational/DCPS
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Tené Davis holds the role of Therapist,Occupational at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 4 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $116,119. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, Pe/DCPS
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At DCPS, Stephen Sinkovich serves as a Teacher, Pe. They have served since 2016 (about 8 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $116,119. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, General Elementary/DCPS
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Sobella Quezada holds the role of Teacher, General Elementary at DCPS. Hired in 2021, they have about 3 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $116,119. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, Special Education/DCPS
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At DCPS, Stefanie Gordon serves as a Teacher, Special Education. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 10 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $116,119. They are classified at grade 15.
Specialist, Library/Media/DCPS
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Simone Harris-Woodard holds the role of Specialist, Library/Media at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 15 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $116,119. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher- Esol/DCPS
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Sarah Clayman holds the role of Teacher- Esol at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $116,119. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, General Elementary/DCPS
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At DCPS, Sashagaye Smith serves as a Teacher, General Elementary. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 3 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $116,119. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, General Elementary/DCPS
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Sarah Buscher holds the role of Teacher, General Elementary at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 15 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $116,119. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher- Reading/DCPS
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Sarah Buscher holds the role of Teacher- Reading at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 15 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $116,119. Their pay grade is 15.
Teacher, General Elementary/DCPS
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Shaunta Morris works as a Teacher, General Elementary for DCPS. They have served since 2011 (about 13 years). Shaunta earned $116,119 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
Coach, Instructional/DCPS
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At DCPS, Sharae Belton serves as a Coach, Instructional. Hired in 2021, they have about 3 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $116,119. They are classified at grade 15.
Teacher, Special Education/DCPS
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Shavon Walker is a Teacher, Special Education at DCPS. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 19 years. 2024 total compensation came to $116,119. They are classified at grade 15.