The 2020 average is 0.6 percent higher than in 2016 and 11.2 percent lower than in 2011. District administrators make 1.9 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 Darien School District in Dupage County enrolled 1388 students in 2019-2020. There is an average of 174 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 171 to 1.
Darien School District 61 administrator salaries, 10-year trend
| Year | Average salary | Student-to-administrator ratio |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $127,653 | 227:1 |
| 2012 | $134,247 | 226:1 |
| 2013 | $116,600 | 269:1 |
| 2014 | $105,632 | 232:1 |
| 2015 | $113,093 | 237:1 |
| 2016 | $112,673 | 217:1 |
| 2017 | $116,208 | 217:1 |
| 2018 | $109,168 | 188:1 |
| 2019 | $112,346 | 183:1 |
| 2020 | $113,367 | 174:1 |
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