The 2020 average is 10.1 percent higher than in 2016 and 2.6 percent higher than in 2011. District administrators make 2.6 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 Chicago School District in Cook County enrolled 347476 students in 2019-2020. There is an average of 218 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 171 to 1.
Chicago School District 299 administrator salaries, 10-year trend
| Year | Average salary | Student-to-administrator ratio |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $111,261 | 249:1 |
| 2012 | $110,924 | 211:1 |
| 2013 | $108,436 | 269:1 |
| 2014 | $105,586 | 230:1 |
| 2015 | $93,918 | 153:1 |
| 2016 | $103,769 | 184:1 |
| 2017 | $111,316 | 284:1 |
| 2018 | $112,008 | 251:1 |
| 2019 | $110,862 | 196:1 |
| 2020 | $114,199 | 218:1 |
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