South Cook News

Administrators in Thornton Township High School District 205 earn an average of $108,654 per year, ranking 239th out of 858 districts in the state, according to a South Cook News analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

The 2017 average is 0.1% lower than in 2013 and 12.8% lower than in 2008. District administrators make 2.2% more than the state average of $106,273.

Administrator salaries depend on the district's size, location and resources, as well as the individual's level of experience and education, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

The Cook County school district enrolled 5227 students in 2016-17. There is an average of 138 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 190 to 1.