The 2020 average is 5.8 percent higher than in 2016 and 4.8 percent lower than in 2011. District administrators make 20.5 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 River Trails School District in Cook County enrolled 1607 students in 2019-2020. There is an average of 161 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 171 to 1.
River Trails School District 26 administrator salaries, 10-year trend
| Year | Average salary | Student-to-administrator ratio |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 155:1 |
| 2019 | $138,593 | 161:1 |
| 2020 | $134,085 | 161:1 |
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