North Cook News

Administrators in Skokie School District 69 earn an average of $120,715 per year, ranking 127th 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 3.5% lower than in 2013 and 2.6% higher than in 2008. District administrators make 13.6% 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 1705 students in 2016-17. There is an average of 142 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 190 to 1.