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Dfs

Source file: District of Columbia — Public Employee Salary / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Dfs is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2024, this agency had 247 employees with median total compensation of $104,168; the highest distinct record was $235,000.

Year
2024
Total payroll
$25.8M
Employees
247
Median total
$104,168
Highest record
$235,000

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

How 2024 total compensation is spread across the 247 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($104,168) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$0 (0%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$104,518 (100%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$74,893
$86,923
$104,168
$117,000
$130,000

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $130,000 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $74,893. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

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

Employees

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Renee Johnson

IT Specialist/Dfs

2024 total comp
$118,558
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$118,558
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,558
Hire date
1990/07/05
Pay grade
12

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
16,709

Renee Johnson is a IT Specialist at Dfs. Hired in 1990, they have about 34 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $118,558. They are classified at grade 12.

Michael OdomMay be multiple

Forensic Scientist III (Latent/Dfs

2024 total comp
$117,029
Hire date
2025/02/24
Pay grade
13

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
43,034

This Forensic Scientist III (Latent record at Dfs for Michael Odom may represent several individuals, totaling $117,029 in 2024.

Danielle VannMay be multiple

Forensic Scientist (Crime Scen/Dfs

2024 total comp
$117,029
Hire date
2016/03/21
Pay grade
13

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
15,626

Payroll for Danielle Vann (Forensic Scientist (Crime Scen, Dfs) may cover more than one person; together they account for $117,029 in 2024.

Leother Strong

Forensic Scientist Shift Super/Dfs

2024 total comp
$117,000
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$117,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,000
Hire date
1987/10/26
Pay grade
13

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Management Supervisory Service - Regular
Record ID
42,974

At Dfs, Leother Strong serves as a Forensic Scientist Shift Super. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 37 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $117,000. They are classified at grade 13.

George Smith

Central Evidence Unit Supervis/Dfs

2024 total comp
$117,000
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$117,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,000
Hire date
2023/10/23
Pay grade
13

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Management Supervisory Service - Regular
Record ID
15,331

At Dfs, George Smith serves as a Central Evidence Unit Supervis. They have served since 2023 (about a year). Their 2024 pay totaled $117,000. They are classified at grade 13.

Erika Petty

Forensic Scientist Shift Super/Dfs

2024 total comp
$117,000
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$117,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,000
Hire date
2016/03/07
Pay grade
13

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Management Supervisory Service - Regular
Record ID
15,332

Erika Petty holds the role of Forensic Scientist Shift Super at Dfs. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 8 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $117,000. Their pay grade is 13.

Shavaun Ross

Forensic Scientist Shift Super/Dfs

2024 total comp
$117,000
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$117,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,000
Hire date
2012/03/26
Pay grade
13

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Management Supervisory Service - Regular
Record ID
17,383

Shavaun Ross holds the role of Forensic Scientist Shift Super at Dfs. Hired in 2012, they have about 12 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $117,000. Their pay grade is 13.

Denise Edwards

Supervisory Clinical Laborator/Dfs

2024 total comp
$116,992
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$116,992
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,992
Hire date
2017/04/03
Pay grade
13

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Management Supervisory Service - Regular
Record ID
15,492

Denise Edwards holds the role of Supervisory Clinical Laborator at Dfs. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 7 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $116,992. Their pay grade is 13.

Carrol Akanegbu

Quality Assurance Specialist/Dfs

2024 total comp
$116,933
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$116,933
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,933
Hire date
2005/08/01
Pay grade
13

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
15,580

Carrol Akanegbu holds the role of Quality Assurance Specialist at Dfs. They have served since 2005 (about 19 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $116,933. Their pay grade is 13.

Berihun Taye

Quality Assurance Specialist/Dfs

2024 total comp
$116,933
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$116,933
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,933
Hire date
2019/03/04
Pay grade
13

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
15,583

Berihun Taye works as a Quality Assurance Specialist for Dfs. They have served since 2019 (about 5 years). Berihun earned $116,933 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Amanda Kenner

Attorney Advisor/Dfs

2024 total comp
$116,259
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$116,259
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,259
Hire date
2024/07/29
Pay grade
13

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Legal Service - Term
Record ID
15,555

Amanda Kenner holds the role of Attorney Advisor at Dfs. They have served since 2024 (under a year). In 2024, their total compensation was $116,259. Their pay grade is 13.

Almira Ansao

Budget Analyst/Dfs

2024 total comp
$115,680
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$115,680
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,680
Hire date
2024/06/03
Pay grade
12

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
17,061

Almira Ansao holds the role of Budget Analyst at Dfs. Their tenure dates to 2024, under a year. In 2024, their total compensation was $115,680. Their pay grade is 12.

Tanisha Walker

Laboratory Operations Manager/Dfs

2024 total comp
$114,441
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$114,441
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,441
Hire date
2020/08/17
Pay grade
14

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Management Supervisory Service - Regular
Record ID
16,797

Tanisha Walker holds the role of Laboratory Operations Manager at Dfs. They have served since 2020 (about 4 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $114,441. Their pay grade is 14.

Omran Muslin

Supervisory Chemist/Dfs

2024 total comp
$114,441
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$114,441
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,441
Hire date
2024/07/29
Pay grade
14

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Management Supervisory Service - Regular
Record ID
17,507

Omran Muslin holds the role of Supervisory Chemist at Dfs. Their tenure dates to 2024, under a year. In 2024, their total compensation was $114,441. Their pay grade is 14.

Eric Vaughn

Deputy Public Health Laborator/Dfs

2024 total comp
$114,441
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$114,441
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,441
Hire date
2021/10/25
Pay grade
14

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Management Supervisory Service - Regular
Record ID
15,530

Eric Vaughn is a Deputy Public Health Laborator at Dfs. Hired in 2021, they have about 3 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $114,441. They are classified at grade 14.