Will County Gazette

Administrators in Steger School District 194 earn an average of $105,082 per year, ranking 297th out of 858 districts in the state, according to a Will County Gazette analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

The 2017 average is 5% higher than in 2013 and 12.8% higher than in 2008. District administrators make 1.1% less than the state average of $106,273.

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 Cook County school district enrolled 1464 students in 2016-17. There is an average of 149 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 190 to 1.