10/24/2026
New DCPS teachers start at $68,577 this year, and the top of the pay scale reaches $141,761
A new DC Public Schools teacher with a bachelor's degree earns $68,577 in 2026-27, while the top of the 10-month scale pays $141,761. Here are ET-15 salaries by step and degree, plus how IMPACT ratings add bonuses of up to $25,000.
Kate Carter