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Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Analysis: Queen Bee administrators rank 152nd in state for average pay

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Administrators in Queen Bee School District 16 earn an average of $117,464 per year, ranking 152nd 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 12.7% higher than in 2013 and 3.1% lower than in 2008. District administrators make 10.5% 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 1869 students in 2016-17. There is an average of 144 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 190 to 1.

Queen Bee School District 16 administrator salaries, 10-year trend
Year
Average salary
Student-to-administrator ratio
2008
$121,196
171:1
2009
$110,666
152:1
2010
$119,583
171:1
2011
$113,278
160:1
2012
$118,481
150:1
2013
$104,261
145:1
2014
$111,544
152:1
2015
$111,030
148:1
2016
$112,053
148:1
2017
$117,464
144:1

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