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Thursday, August 14, 2025

Analysis: Addison administrators rank 303rd in state for average pay

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Administrators in Addison School District 4 earn an average of $105,477 per year, ranking 303rd 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 11.2% higher than in 2014 and 11.1% higher than in 2009. District administrators make 1.7% less 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 4059 students in 2017-18. There is an average of 203 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 181 to 1.

Addison School District 4 administrator salaries, 10-year trend
Year
Average salary
Student-to-administrator ratio
2009
$94,903
225:1
2010
$90,594
232:1
2011
$89,874
287:1
2012
$90,719
255:1
2013
$92,111
271:1
2014
$94,878
256:1
2015
$97,002
225:1
2016
$102,556
223:1
2017
$104,202
207:1
2018
$105,477.30
203:1

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