North Cook News

Administrators in Morton Grove School District 70 earn an average of $119,271 per year, ranking 136th out of 858 districts in the state, according to a North Cook News analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

The 2017 average is 1.3% lower than in 2013 and 2.1% higher than in 2008. District administrators make 12.2% more than the state average of $106,273.

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 Cook County school district enrolled 913 students in 2016-17. There is an average of 228 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 190 to 1.