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Analysis: Skokie administrators rank 162nd in state for average pay

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Administrators in Skokie School District 73.5 earn an average of $121,613 per year, ranking 162nd out of 864 districts in Illinois, according to a North Cook News analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

The 2020 average is 0.3 percent lower than in 2016 and 9.9 percent lower than in 2011. District administrators make 9.3 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 Skokie School District in Cook County enrolled 1096 students in 2019-2020. There is an average of 101 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 171 to 1.

Skokie School District 73.5 administrator salaries, 10-year trend
YearAverage salaryStudent-to-administrator ratio
2011$134,975157:1
2012$132,368137:1
2013$98,647148:1
2014$119,216105:1
2015$113,62591:1
2016$122,027105:1
2017$127,606108:1
2018$132,179133:1
2019$130,501114:1
2020$121,613101:1

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