The 2020 average is 15 percent lower than in 2016 and 2.9 percent higher than in 2011. District administrators make 16.7 percent less 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 Illini West School District in Hancock County enrolled 301 students in 2019-2020. There is an average of 100 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 171 to 1.
Illini West High School District 307 administrator salaries, 10-year trend
| Year | Average salary | Student-to-administrator ratio |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $90,041 | 174:1 |
| 2012 | $83,898 | 158:1 |
| 2013 | $80,241 | 134:1 |
| 2014 | $82,386 | 127:1 |
| 2015 | $91,074 | 185:1 |
| 2016 | $109,049 | 376:1 |
| 2017 | $100,522 | 175:1 |
| 2018 | $87,891 | 114:1 |
| 2019 | $89,839 | 112:1 |
| 2020 | $92,684 | 100:1 |
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