Dupage Policy Journal

Administrators in Marquardt School District 15 earn an average of $134,153 per year, ranking 60th out of 864 districts in the state, according to a DuPage Policy Journal analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

The 2018 average is 5% higher than in 2014 and 4% lower than in 2009. District administrators make 25.1% more than the state average of $107,279.

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 2596 students in 2017-18. There is an average of 200 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 181 to 1.