The 2020 average is 19.8 percent lower than in 2016 and 10.8 percent lower than in 2011. District administrators make 21.4 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 Pennoyer School District in Cook County enrolled 434 students in 2019-2020. There is an average of 174 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 171 to 1.
Pennoyer School District 79 administrator salaries, 10-year trend
| Year | Average salary | Student-to-administrator ratio |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $151,446 | 209:1 |
| 2012 | $183,036 | 196:1 |
| 2013 | $172,654 | 204:1 |
| 2014 | $160,758 | 210:1 |
| 2015 | $164,363 | 215:1 |
| 2016 | $168,450 | 208:1 |
| 2017 | $118,846 | 202:1 |
| 2018 | $122,787 | 215:1 |
| 2019 | $109,314 | 148:1 |
| 2020 | $135,112 | 174:1 |
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