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Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Analysis: Warsaw Community Unit School District 316 administrators rank 166th lowest in state for average salary in 2023

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Steven Isoye State Board of Education Chairperson | Official Website

Steven Isoye State Board of Education Chairperson | Official Website

Administrators in Warsaw Community Unit School District 316 earn an average of $91,104 per year, ranking 166th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

The average salary in the district in 2023 was 0.7% lower than in 2022 and 3.3% more than in 2021. District administrators made 22.1% less than the state average of $116,908.

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.

Warsaw Community Unit School District 316 enrolled 405 students at the time. This means there was an average of 135 students for every administrator, compared to the statewide ratio of 140 to 1.

Warsaw Community Unit School District 316 roughly covers schools within Hancock County and has a main office in Warsaw.

District information was gathered from the Illinois Report Card.

The Illinois Educator Shortage Survey found over 4,000 unfilled teaching positions and 162 vacant administrator roles in the 2023-24 school year. Core subjects like English, literature, and math faced the most significant shortages.

The survey also shows that more than a third of school leaders reported difficulties filling administrator positions. Burnout, increased workload, and higher compensation offered by neighboring districts were cited as major factors contributing to staff turnover.

Administrator Average Salary Comparison Over 10 Years: Warsaw Community Unit School District 316 vs. Illinois
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Warsaw Community Unit School District 316 Administrator Salaries, 10-Year Trend
State RankYearAverage salaryStudent-to-administrator ratio
7002023$91,104135-to-1
6892022$91,725137-to-1
7072021$88,197137-to-1
7202020$85,098126-to-1
7432019$82,693133-to-1
7612018$80,577138-to-1
7652017$79,333142-to-1
5972016$87,500201-to-1
6502015$84,129234-to-1
6272014$84,000152-to-1

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