The 2017 average is 2% higher than in 2013 and 24.7% lower than in 2008. District administrators make 15.5% less 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 1150 students in 2016-17. There is an average of 153 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 190 to 1.
West Harvey-Dixmoor Public School District 147 administrator salaries, 10-year trend
Year
Average salary
Student-to-administrator ratio
2008
$119,242
166:1
2009
$119,398
144:1
2010
$125,818
154:1
2011
$122,439
150:1
2012
$103,762
148:1
2013
$87,970
192:1
2014
$98,409
165:1
2015
$82,452
137:1
2016
$85,833
120:1
2017
$89,768
153:1
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