The 2020 average is 2.6 percent higher than in 2016 and 9.4 percent higher than in 2011. District administrators make 10.3 percent more than the state average of $111,293.
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 Maercker School District in Dupage County enrolled 1416 students in 2019-2020. There is an average of 157 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 171 to 1.
Maercker School District 60 administrator salaries, 10-year trend
| Year | Average salary | Student-to-administrator ratio |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $112,217 | 164:1 |
| 2012 | $128,566 | 168:1 |
| 2013 | $117,377 | 188:1 |
| 2014 | $114,212 | 165:1 |
| 2015 | $120,256 | 189:1 |
| 2016 | $119,643 | 169:1 |
| 2017 | $113,559 | 176:1 |
| 2018 | $113,724 | 165:1 |
| 2019 | $115,929 | 142:1 |
| 2020 | $122,804 | 157:1 |
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