The 2020 average is 5.8 percent lower than in 2016 and 2.6 percent lower than in 2011. District administrators make 15.5 percent less 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 Chicago Ridge School District in Cook County enrolled 1413 students in 2019-2020. There is an average of 146 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 171 to 1.
Chicago Ridge School District 127-5 administrator salaries, 10-year trend
| Year | Average salary | Student-to-administrator ratio |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $96,541 | 192:1 |
| 2012 | $97,648 | 199:1 |
| 2013 | $92,957 | 203:1 |
| 2014 | $96,341 | 207:1 |
| 2015 | $95,514 | 205:1 |
| 2016 | $99,837 | 200:1 |
| 2017 | $99,498 | 184:1 |
| 2018 | $100,391 | 197:1 |
| 2019 | $96,901 | 151:1 |
| 2020 | $94,056 | 146:1 |
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