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2023: Lansing School District 158 administrators rank 307th highest in state for average salary

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Jason Helfer Chief Education Officer - Instruction | Twitter

Jason Helfer Chief Education Officer - Instruction | Twitter

Administrators in Lansing School District 158 earn an average of $114,262 per year, ranking 307th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

The average salary in the district in 2023 was 4.4% higher than in 2022 and 10.2% more than in 2021. District administrators made 2.3% less 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.

Lansing School District 158 enrolled 2,433 students at the time. This means there was an average of 123 students for every administrator, compared to the statewide ratio of 140 to 1.

Lansing School District 158 roughly covers schools within Cook County and has a main office in Lansing.

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: Lansing School District 158 vs. Illinois
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Lansing School District 158 Administrator Salaries, 10-Year Trend
State RankYearAverage salaryStudent-to-administrator ratio
3072023$114,262123-to-1
3682022$109,481135-to-1
4302021$103,658140-to-1
4622020$99,630168-to-1
982019$128,643204-to-1
5492018$93,504151-to-1
5812017$90,561148-to-1
5762016$88,385144-to-1
5812015$87,672153-to-1
6742014$81,893139-to-1

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