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Monday, June 23, 2025

Analysis: Lake Park administrators rank 24th in state for average pay

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Administrators in Lake Park Community High School District 108 earn an average of $145,957 per year, ranking 24th out of 858 districts in the state, according to a DuPage Policy Journal analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

The 2017 average is 15.2% higher than in 2013 and 0.6% lower than in 2008. District administrators make 37.3% more 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 Dupage County school district enrolled 2623 students in 2016-17. There is an average of 137 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 190 to 1.

Lake Park Community High School District 108 administrator salaries, 10-year trend
Year
Average salary
Student-to-administrator ratio
2008
$146,865
218:1
2009
$138,624
174:1
2010
$143,377
198:1
2011
$143,061
209:1
2012
$142,730
202:1
2013
$126,736
127:1
2014
$134,781
124:1
2015
$136,240
118:1
2016
$136,685
113:1
2017
$145,957
137:1

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