The 2020 average is 7.8 percent lower than in 2016 and 29.8 percent lower than in 2011. District administrators make 10.8 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 Richland Grade School District in Will County enrolled 880 students in 2019-2020. There is an average of 110 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 171 to 1.
Richland Grade School District 88A administrator salaries, 10-year trend
| Year | Average salary | Student-to-administrator ratio |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $141,420 | 235:1 |
| 2012 | $145,246 | 278:1 |
| 2013 | $122,682 | 242:1 |
| 2014 | $111,194 | 197:1 |
| 2015 | $113,224 | 196:1 |
| 2016 | $107,744 | 191:1 |
| 2017 | $113,936 | 187:1 |
| 2018 | $114,086 | 170:1 |
| 2019 | $95,785 | 114:1 |
| 2020 | $99,299 | 110:1 |
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