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Sunday, August 17, 2025

Analysis: Community Consolidated School District 89 administrators rank 94th in state for average pay

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Administrators in Community Consolidated School District 89 earn an average of $126,949 per year, ranking 94th 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 1.8% higher than in 2014 and 12% lower than in 2009. District administrators make 18.3% 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 2199 students in 2017-18. There is an average of 220 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 181 to 1.

Community Consolidated School District 89 administrator salaries, 10-year trend
Year
Average salary
Student-to-administrator ratio
2009
$144,309
190:1
2010
$129,369
187:1
2011
$130,850
204:1
2012
$134,239
200:1
2013
$117,844
196:1
2014
$124,679
198:1
2015
$123,595
202:1
2016
$127,109
207:1
2017
$122,919
219:1
2018
$126,948.90
220:1

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