Dupage Policy Journal

Administrators in Glen Ellyn School District 41 earn an average of $134,893 per year, ranking 114th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

The average salary in the district in 2023 was 1.2% higher than in 2022 and 2.3% more than in 2021. District administrators made 15.4% more than the state average of $116,908.

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.

Glen Ellyn School District 41 enrolled 3,508 students at the time. This means there was an average of 186 students for every administrator, compared to the statewide ratio of 140 to 1.

Glen Ellyn School District 41 roughly covers schools within DuPage County and has a main office in Glen Ellyn.

District information was gathered from the Illinois Report Card.

The Illinois Educator Shortage Survey found over 4,000 unfilled teaching positions and 162 vacant administrator roles in the 2023-24 school year. Core subjects like English, literature, and math faced the most significant shortages.

The survey also shows that more than a third of school leaders reported difficulties filling administrator positions. Burnout, increased workload, and higher compensation offered by neighboring districts were cited as major factors contributing to staff turnover.

State Rank	Year	Average salary	Student-to-administrator ratio
114	2023	$134,893	186-to-1
110	2022	$133,236	193-to-1
110	2021	$131,836	214-to-1
121	2020	$126,659	213-to-1
111	2019	$127,461	212-to-1
119	2018	$123,058	208-to-1
103	2017	$124,207	210-to-1
69	2016	$127,235	210-to-1
94	2015	$122,202	200-to-1
124	2014	$115,137	200-to-1