Darien D61's Top Paid Teachers, Administrators

DARIEN, IL – The top-paid employee at Darien School District 61 in the 2024-25 school year was Superintendent Robert Langman.

Langman made $226,561, 35 percent more than the next highest-paid employee.

The highest-paid teachers were Cheryl Halla and Phillip Esposito, both of whom made $113,521.

This week, the district, which has about 1,300 students, approved the release of the 2024-25 compensation list.

Here is what the 10 highest-paid administrators and teachers made, including annuities, in the 2024-25 year (some may have since retired or moved to other positions):

1. Robert Langman
Superintendent
$226,561

2. Jacob Buck
Principal
$167,529

3. John Brendlinger
Chief finance official
$165,456

4. Erin Dwyer
Principal
$164,926

5. Lisa Kompare
Principal
$152,321

6. Kateri Quinonez
Special education director
$129,634

7. (tied) Phillip Esposito
Teacher
$113,521

7. (tied) Cheryl Halla
Reading teacher
$113,521

8. Karen Pudil
Special education teacher
$112,440

9. Renee Brennan
Teacher
$109,858

10. Mary Andersen
Teacher
$107,336