The 2020 average is 42.4 percent higher than in 2016 and 31.8 percent higher than in 2011. District administrators make 39 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 Glencoe School District in Cook County enrolled 1175 students in 2019-2020. There is an average of 131 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 171 to 1.
Glencoe School District 35 administrator salaries, 10-year trend
| Year | Average salary | Student-to-administrator ratio |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $117,379 | 167:1 |
| 2012 | $128,739 | 161:1 |
| 2013 | $132,072 | 183:1 |
| 2014 | $132,032 | 137:1 |
| 2015 | $137,381 | 133:1 |
| 2016 | $108,674 | 134:1 |
| 2017 | $137,992 | 131:1 |
| 2018 | $143,962 | 134:1 |
| 2019 | $148,988 | 131:1 |
| 2020 | $154,727 | 131:1 |
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