District of Columbia / Dob
Agency file
The Dob is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.
In 2024, this agency had 383 employees with median total compensation of $99,035; the highest distinct record was $231,631.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2024 total compensation is spread across the 383 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($99,035) — 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 $139,318 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $64,144. 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 1
Director/Dob
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Brian Hanlon holds the role of Director at Dob. Hired in 2008, they have about 16 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $231,631. Their pay grade is E5.
Deputy Director/Dob
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At Dob, Shilpa Khatri serves as a Deputy Director. They have served since 2023 (about a year). Their 2024 pay totaled $185,000. They are classified at grade 16.
Supervisory Attorney Advisor/Dob
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Esther Mcgraw is a Supervisory Attorney Advisor at Dob. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 16 years. 2024 total compensation came to $177,046. They are classified at grade 02.
Deputy General Counsel/Dob
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Michelle Godette holds the role of Deputy General Counsel at Dob. Their hire date on record is 2025/04/07. In 2024, their total compensation was $175,000. Their pay grade is 01.
Chief of Staff/Dob
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Alexander Cross is a Chief of Staff at Dob. They have served since 2017 (about 7 years). 2024 total compensation came to $175,000. They are classified at grade 15.
Surveyor/Dob
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Mark Lagana holds the role of Surveyor at Dob. Their hire date on record is 2026/01/05. In 2024, their total compensation was $175,000. Their pay grade is 16.
Chief Building Official/Dob
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Nicole Rogers holds the role of Chief Building Official at Dob. They have served since 2012 (about 12 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $169,148. Their pay grade is 10.
Zoning Administrator/Dob
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Kathleen Beeton works as a Zoning Administrator for Dob. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 14 years. Kathleen earned $169,148 in 2024. Their pay grade is 10.
Strategic Enforcement Administrative/Dob
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Keith Parsons holds the role of Strategic Enforcement Administrative at Dob. They have served since 2011 (about 13 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $169,148. Their pay grade is 10.
Supervisory Attorney Advisor/Dob
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Monique Bocock is a Supervisory Attorney Advisor at Dob. They have served since 2002 (about 22 years). 2024 total compensation came to $168,034. They are classified at grade 01.
Chief Operations Officer/Dob
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Brandon Daniels is a Chief Operations Officer at Dob. They have served since 2015 (about 9 years). 2024 total compensation came to $167,510. They are classified at grade 16.
Deputy Chief Building Official/Dob
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Jeffrey Reiss is a Deputy Chief Building Official at Dob. Hired in 2016, they have about 8 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $166,215. They are classified at grade 15.
Legislative and Public Affairs/Dob
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At Dob, William Daming serves as a Legislative and Public Affairs. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $165,115. They are classified at grade 15.
Chief Communications Officer/Dob
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Gwendolyn Cofield is a Chief Communications Officer at Dob. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 8 years. 2024 total compensation came to $160,288. They are classified at grade 15.
Chief Information Officer/Dob
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At Dob, Philip Bender serves as a Chief Information Officer. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $160,000. They are classified at grade 15.
Supvy IT Specialist (Os)/Dob
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Jyothi Reddi is a Supvy IT Specialist (Os) at Dob. They have served since 2019 (about 5 years). 2024 total compensation came to $158,661. They are classified at grade 14.
Deputy Chief of Operations/Dob
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Michael Craig is a Deputy Chief of Operations at Dob. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 15 years. 2024 total compensation came to $156,494. They are classified at grade 14.
Deputy Program Manager for Zon/Dob
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At Dob, Elisa Vitale serves as a Deputy Program Manager for Zon. They have served since 2012 (about 12 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $156,494. They are classified at grade 14.
Human Resources Officer/Dob
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At Dob, Rodhas Zemui serves as a Human Resources Officer. They have served since 2017 (about 7 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $155,000. They are classified at grade 14.
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Payroll for James Moeller (Attorney Advisor, Dob) may cover more than one person; together they account for $154,877 in 2024.
Attorney Advisor/Dob
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At Dob, Davené Walker serves as a Attorney Advisor. Records show a hire date of 2026/02/09. Their 2024 pay totaled $154,877. They are classified at grade 13.
Attorney Advisor/Dob
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Brent Fuller holds the role of Attorney Advisor at Dob. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $154,855. Their pay grade is 14.
Program Manager/Dob
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Keith Slade works as a Program Manager for Dob. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 15 years. Keith earned $152,570 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.
Attorney Advisor/Dob
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At Dob, Tricia Brissett serves as a Attorney Advisor. They have served since 2021 (about 3 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $150,905. They are classified at grade 13.
Supvy IT Specialist (Os)/Dob
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Sher Rahim holds the role of Supvy IT Specialist (Os) at Dob. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year. In 2024, their total compensation was $149,000. Their pay grade is 14.
Program Manager/Dob
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At Dob, Leonid Isakov serves as a Program Manager. Hired in 2020, they have about 4 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $147,557. They are classified at grade 14.
Deputy Chief Information Offic/Dob
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Donald Sullivan holds the role of Deputy Chief Information Offic at Dob. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 7 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $145,233. Their pay grade is 14.
Chief Inspection Official/Dob
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Peter Nyabagosi holds the role of Chief Inspection Official at Dob. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 5 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $143,448. Their pay grade is 15.
Deputy Chief Building Official/Dob
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At Dob, Michael Brown serves as a Deputy Chief Building Official. Hired in 2018, they have about 6 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $141,877. They are classified at grade 15.
Management & Program Analyst/Dob
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At Dob, Jill Williams Byrd serves as a Management & Program Analyst. Hired in 2008, they have about 16 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $141,707. They are classified at grade 14.
Land Surveyor/Dob
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At Dob, Vincent Costanzi serves as a Land Surveyor. Records show a hire date of 2025/11/17. Their 2024 pay totaled $141,707. They are classified at grade 14.
Deputy Surveyor/Dob
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Vincent Costanzi holds the role of Deputy Surveyor at Dob. Their hire date on record is 2025/11/17. In 2024, their total compensation was $141,707. Their pay grade is 14.
Management & Program Analyst/Dob
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At Dob, Neville Waters serves as a Management & Program Analyst. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 13 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $141,707. They are classified at grade 14.
Risk and Compliance Officer/Dob
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Tamika Cambridge works as a Risk and Compliance Officer for Dob. Hired in 2014, they have about 10 years of service. Tamika earned $141,707 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.
IT Specialist/Dob
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Shu Shen Chia holds the role of IT Specialist at Dob. Hired in 2021, they have about 3 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $141,707. Their pay grade is 14.
Pgm Manager/Dob
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Elizabeth Harshaw works as a Pgm Manager for Dob. Hired in 2017, they have about 7 years of service. Elizabeth earned $141,587 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.
Public Affairs Specialist/Dob
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At Dob, Andranae Nelson serves as a Public Affairs Specialist. They have served since 2013 (about 11 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $140,000. They are classified at grade 08.
Support Services Manager/Dob
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Randy Jenkins holds the role of Support Services Manager at Dob. They have served since 2012 (about 12 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $139,318. Their pay grade is 13.
Program Manager/Dob
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Semere Hadera holds the role of Program Manager at Dob. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 8 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $138,240. Their pay grade is 14.
IT Specialist (Systems Analysi/Dob
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At Dob, Damon Wellington serves as a IT Specialist (Systems Analysi. They have served since 2008 (about 16 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $138,184. They are classified at grade 14.