The 2020 average is 12.2 percent lower than in 2016 and 16.1 percent lower than in 2011. District administrators make 9.5 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 Norridge School District in Cook County enrolled 1029 students in 2019-2020. There is an average of 257 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 171 to 1.
Norridge School District 80 administrator salaries, 10-year trend
| Year | Average salary | Student-to-administrator ratio |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $145,289 | 333:1 |
| 2012 | $139,405 | 484:1 |
| 2013 | $125,990 | 329:1 |
| 2014 | $132,533 | 345:1 |
| 2015 | $137,580 | 360:1 |
| 2016 | $138,825 | 372:1 |
| 2017 | $144,450 | 372:1 |
| 2018 | $144,450 | 367:1 |
| 2019 | $139,363 | 271:1 |
| 2020 | $121,864 | 257:1 |
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