Dupage Policy Journal

Administrators in Lisle Community Unit School District 202 earn an average of $118,323 per year, ranking 144th 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 5.8% lower than in 2013 and 13.3% lower than in 2008. District administrators make 11.3% 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 1487 students in 2016-17. There is an average of 106 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 190 to 1.