District Of Columbia Public Schools
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 244 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Elementary and Secondary Schools
- Main U.S. filing address: Washington, DC
At a glance
- District Of Columbia Public Schools hires entry-level. 100% of its filings are Level I, 5.1 times the share across all H-1B employers (19%).
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 100% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $65,000, median prevailing wage $55,550.
- 5th among the largest filers in its industry. District Of Columbia Public Schools's median ($65,000) is below Dallas Independent School District and Savannah Chatham County Public School System and above Milwaukee Board of School Directors.
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Percentiles from District Of Columbia Public Schools's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What District Of Columbia Public Schools hires for
Bar: share of District Of Columbia Public Schools's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 98% of filings (15 occupations in total).
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| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| High School Teacher | $65,000 | 117 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $65,000 | 95 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at District Of Columbia Public Schools.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 100% of filings
Mid-level · 0% of filings
Senior · 0% of filings
Expert · 0% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $65,000 | 244 |
| Mid-level · Level II | – | 0 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
District Of Columbia Public Schools vs. industry peers
District Of Columbia Public Schools$65,000
Milwaukee Board of School Directors$54,386
Harmony Public Schools$53,610
Median base salary, all jobs, FY2025–FY2026. Largest H-1B filers with the same industry code (NAICS 6111).
Where District Of Columbia Public Schools files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
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District Of Columbia Public Schools files many roles at exactly $65,000. 233 of 244 filings (95%).
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC | $65,000 | 243 |
Salary details
Salary range
Most District Of Columbia Public Schools filings are at exactly $65,000. 233 of 244 filings (95%) list this exact salary.
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $65,000 |
| 25th | $65,000 |
| 50th (median) | $65,000 |
| 75th | $65,000 |
| 90th | $65,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $68,000 | $65,000 | $74,769 | 29 |
| FY2021 | $70,000 | $65,000 | $86,000 | 39 |
| FY2022 | $70,000 | $70,000 | $70,000 | 73 |
| FY2023 | $65,000 | $60,000 | $65,000 | 117 |
| FY2024 | $65,000 | $65,000 | $65,000 | 153 |
| FY2025 | $65,000 | $65,000 | $65,000 | 139 |
| FY2026 | $65,000 | $65,000 | $65,000 | 105 |
Pay vs. prevailing wage
Filing at exactly the prevailing wage does not mean low pay: at senior levels and in high-cost areas the prevailing wage itself is high.
Job titles at District Of Columbia Public Schools
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary Teacher | $65,000 | $65k–$65k | 119 |
| Elementary Teacher | $65,000 | $65k–$65k | 93 |
| Special Education Teacher | $65,000 | $65k–$65k | 14 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About District Of Columbia Public Schools
District Of Columbia Public Schools's filings list its industry as Elementary and Secondary Schools (Educational Services sector, NAICS 6111). Its main U.S. filing address is in Washington, DC and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are High School Teacher, Elementary School Teacher and Special Education Teacher and the main metro areas are Washington, DC. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
- Website
- dcps.dc.gov
Company facts on this page: Wikidata. Salary data: U.S. Department of Labor.
Questions
Does District Of Columbia Public Schools sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. District Of Columbia Public Schools filed 244 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications in FY2025–FY2026, the latest two fiscal years. The most recent filing in the data is from FY2026 Q3. A certified LCA is a step before the H-1B petition; it is not a visa approval.
How much does District Of Columbia Public Schools pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on District Of Columbia Public Schools's H-1B filings is $65,000; half of filings fall between $65,000 and $65,000. Bonus and stock are not included.