District of Columbia / DPW
Agency file
The DPW is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.
In 2024, this agency had 1,714 employees with median total compensation of $33; the highest distinct record was $226,591.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2024 total compensation is spread across the 1,714 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($33) — 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 $84,517 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $22. 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.
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Record list
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Payroll for Richard Martin (Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanical Leader, DPW) may cover more than one person; together they account for $87,526 in 2024.
Abandoned Vehicle Investigator/DPW
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John Colbert works as a Abandoned Vehicle Investigator for DPW. Hired in 1999, they have about 25 years of service. John earned $86,923 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.
Supervisor Parking Enforcement/DPW
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Kathy Harrison Crews works as a Supervisor Parking Enforcement for DPW. Hired in 1997, they have about 27 years of service. Kathy earned $86,534 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.
Customer Service Manager/DPW
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At DPW, Michael Harewood serves as a Customer Service Manager. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 17 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $86,533. They are classified at grade 12.
Supervisory Inventory Manageme/DPW
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Angela Coates-Walker holds the role of Supervisory Inventory Manageme at DPW. They have served since 2007 (about 17 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $86,533. Their pay grade is 12.
Supervisor Parking Enforcement/DPW
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Sharon Cain works as a Supervisor Parking Enforcement for DPW. Hired in 2005, they have about 19 years of service. Sharon earned $86,533 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.
Supervisor Solid Waste Inspectr Ofr/DPW
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Adia Bailey works as a Supervisor Solid Waste Inspectr Ofr for DPW. Their hire date on record is 2025/09/22. Adia earned $86,533 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.
Supervisor Parking Enforcement/DPW
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Tiffany Smith-Bell works as a Supervisor Parking Enforcement for DPW. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 22 years. Tiffany earned $86,533 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.
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This Solid Waste Inspector record at DPW for Darlett Cromer may represent several individuals, totaling $85,685 in 2024.
Solid Waste Inspector/DPW
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Captoria Kyle works as a Solid Waste Inspector for DPW. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 23 years. Captoria earned $85,685 in 2024. Their pay grade is 10.
Solid Waste Inspector/DPW
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Harold Davis is a Solid Waste Inspector at DPW. They have served since 1988 (about 36 years). 2024 total compensation came to $85,685. They are classified at grade 10.
Paralegal Specialist/DPW
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Ashley Hammond is a Paralegal Specialist at DPW. Hired in 2015, they have about 9 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $84,517. They are classified at grade 11.
Equipment Specialist (Auto)/DPW
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At DPW, Renee Houser serves as a Equipment Specialist (Auto). Their tenure dates to 2010, about 14 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $84,517. They are classified at grade 11.
Engineering Equipment Operator/DPW
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Terry Anderson works as a Engineering Equipment Operator for DPW. They have served since 2005 (about 19 years). Terry earned $84,386 in 2024. Their pay grade is 10.
Engineering Equipment Operator/DPW
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Jerry Brown holds the role of Engineering Equipment Operator at DPW. They have served since 2004 (about 20 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $84,386. Their pay grade is 10.
Engineering Equipment Operator/DPW
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Kenneth Burton is a Engineering Equipment Operator at DPW. They have served since 2005 (about 19 years). 2024 total compensation came to $84,386. They are classified at grade 10.
Staff Assistant/DPW
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Kathleen Mcfadden Morris holds the role of Staff Assistant at DPW. Hired in 2001, they have about 23 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $84,167. Their pay grade is 11.
Staff Assistant/DPW
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At DPW, Johanna Tuckson serves as a Staff Assistant. They have served since 1980 (about 44 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $84,167. They are classified at grade 11.
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Payroll for Shellrae Littlejohn (Management & Program Analyst (Fleet Coord), DPW) may cover more than one person; together they account for $83,289 in 2024.
Compliance Specialist/DPW
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At DPW, Kimberlee Smith serves as a Compliance Specialist. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 7 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $83,289. They are classified at grade 12.