South Cook News

Administrators in Chicago Ridge School District 127-5 earn an average of $100,391 per year, ranking 407th out of 864 districts in the state, according to a South Cook News analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

The 2018 average is 4.2% higher than in 2014 and 11% higher than in 2009. District administrators make 6.4% less than the state average of $107,279.

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 1457 students in 2017-18. There is an average of 197 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 181 to 1.