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
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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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.