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2023: Oak Lawn Community High School District 229 administrators rank 126th highest in state for average salary

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Steven Isoye State Board of Education Chairperson | linkedin.com

Steven Isoye State Board of Education Chairperson | linkedin.com

Administrators in Oak Lawn Community High School District 229 earn an average of $133,042 per year, ranking 126th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

The average salary in the district in 2023 was 0.4% higher than in 2022 and 3% more than in 2021. District administrators made 13.8% more than the state average of $116,908.

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.

Oak Lawn Community High School District 229 enrolled 1,788 students at the time. This means there was an average of 102 students for every administrator, compared to the statewide ratio of 140 to 1.

Oak Lawn Community High School District 229 roughly covers schools within Cook County and has a main office in Oak Lawn.

District information was gathered from the Illinois Report Card.

The Illinois Educator Shortage Survey found over 4,000 unfilled teaching positions and 162 vacant administrator roles in the 2023-24 school year. Core subjects like English, literature, and math faced the most significant shortages.

The survey also shows that more than a third of school leaders reported difficulties filling administrator positions. Burnout, increased workload, and higher compensation offered by neighboring districts were cited as major factors contributing to staff turnover.

Administrator Average Salary Comparison Over 10 Years: Oak Lawn Community High School District 229 vs. Illinois
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Oak Lawn Community High School District 229 Administrator Salaries, 10-Year Trend
State RankYearAverage salaryStudent-to-administrator ratio
1262023$133,042102-to-1
1182022$132,502122-to-1
1252021$129,158116-to-1
1232020$126,479123-to-1
552019$139,150156-to-1
712018$131,656141-to-1
722017$130,915134-to-1
762016$126,287137-to-1
972015$121,650140-to-1
1012014$118,708154-to-1

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