The 2020 average is 16.4 percent higher than in 2016 and 10.4 percent lower than in 2011. District administrators make 2.9 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 Palos Heights School District in Cook County enrolled 723 students in 2019-2020. There is an average of 145 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 171 to 1.
Palos Heights School District 128 administrator salaries, 10-year trend
| Year | Average salary | Student-to-administrator ratio |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $127,770 | 155:1 |
| 2012 | $126,732 | 152:1 |
| 2013 | $114,369 | 152:1 |
| 2014 | $119,444 | 151:1 |
| 2015 | $104,829 | 137:1 |
| 2016 | $98,375 | 113:1 |
| 2017 | $102,330 | 110:1 |
| 2018 | $105,367 | 115:1 |
| 2019 | $116,741 | 143:1 |
| 2020 | $114,483 | 145:1 |
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