The 2018 average is 15.4% higher than in 2014 and 22.5% higher than in 2009. District administrators make 28.4% more than the state average of $107,279.
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 1552 students in 2017-18. There is an average of 155 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 181 to 1.
River Trails School District 26 administrator salaries, 10-year trend
Year
Average salary
Student-to-administrator ratio
2009
$112,503
153:1
2010
$117,274
147:1
2011
$140,788
182:1
2012
$137,217
154:1
2013
$125,605
272:1
2014
$119,425
157:1
2015
$122,788
157:1
2016
$126,782
147:1
2017
$135,899
152:1
2018
$137,778.37
155:1
Alerts Sign-up