The 2020 average is 5.3 percent higher than in 2016 and 4.8 percent lower than in 2011. District administrators make 40.7 percent more than the state average of $111,293.
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 Winnetka School District in Cook County enrolled 1656 students in 2019-2020. There is an average of 127 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 171 to 1.
Winnetka School District 36 administrator salaries, 10-year trend
| Year | Average salary | Student-to-administrator ratio |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $164,449 | 160:1 |
| 2012 | $181,729 | 139:1 |
| 2013 | $173,001 | 130:1 |
| 2014 | $176,450 | 126:1 |
| 2015 | $178,469 | 145:1 |
| 2016 | $148,678 | 159:1 |
| 2017 | $154,853 | 149:1 |
| 2018 | $155,919 | 124:1 |
| 2019 | $160,068 | 128:1 |
| 2020 | $156,554 | 127:1 |
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