The 2020 average is 21.5 percent higher than in 2016 and 11.6 percent higher than in 2011. District administrators make 25.1 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 Lockport School District in Will County enrolled 602 students in 2019-2020. There is an average of 201 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 171 to 1.
Lockport School District 91 administrator salaries, 10-year trend
| Year | Average salary | Student-to-administrator ratio |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $124,792 | 221:1 |
| 2012 | $109,834 | 210:1 |
| 2013 | $103,392 | 174:1 |
| 2014 | $106,516 | 169:1 |
| 2015 | $110,494 | 169:1 |
| 2016 | $114,566 | 166:1 |
| 2017 | $118,959 | 165:1 |
| 2018 | $130,280 | 158:1 |
| 2019 | $134,510 | 196:1 |
| 2020 | $139,210 | 201:1 |
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