The 2020 average is 5 percent lower than in 2016 and 28 percent higher than in 2011. District administrators make 23.8 percent more than the state average of $111,293.
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 Dolton School District in Cook County enrolled 2561 students in 2019-2020. There is an average of 128 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 171 to 1.
Dolton School District 149 administrator salaries, 10-year trend
| Year | Average salary | Student-to-administrator ratio |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $107,697 | 183:1 |
| 2012 | $117,667 | 184:1 |
| 2013 | $94,476 | 233:1 |
| 2014 | $123,972 | 219:1 |
| 2015 | $129,077 | 140:1 |
| 2016 | $145,113 | 156:1 |
| 2017 | $145,241 | 164:1 |
| 2018 | $144,696 | 141:1 |
| 2019 | $158,539 | 143:1 |
| 2020 | $137,804 | 128:1 |
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