Top-Paid Center Cass Salaries Among Teachers, Administrators

DARIEN, IL – The top-paid employee at Center Cass School District 66 in the 2025-26 school year was Superintendent Andrew Wise.

Wise made $268,106, nearly 80 percent more than the next highest-paid Center Cass employee.

The highest-paid teacher was Tracey Cushing. At third on the list, she made $140,570.

The district, which has about 1,100 students, recently approved the release of the 2025-26 compensation list. Some of those on the list may have since retired or moved to other positions.

Here is what the 25 highest-paid administrators and teachers made in the 2025-26 year, including bonuses and retirement enhancements: