The 2020 average is 1.5 percent higher than in 2016 and 6.5 percent lower than in 2011. District administrators make 14.6 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 Plainfield School District in Will County enrolled 26022 students in 2019-2020. There is an average of 186 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 171 to 1.
Plainfield School District 202 administrator salaries, 10-year trend
| Year | Average salary | Student-to-administrator ratio |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $101,675 | 286:1 |
| 2012 | $105,790 | 289:1 |
| 2013 | $91,086 | 217:1 |
| 2014 | $93,647 | 217:1 |
| 2015 | $92,192 | 215:1 |
| 2016 | $93,713 | 205:1 |
| 2017 | $94,344 | 196:1 |
| 2018 | $96,101 | 192:1 |
| 2019 | $89,766 | 187:1 |
| 2020 | $95,075 | 186:1 |
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