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Lombard School District 44 administrators rank 116th highest in state for average salary in 2023

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Steven Isoye State Board of Education Chairperson | Official Website

Steven Isoye State Board of Education Chairperson | Official Website

Administrators in Lombard School District 44 earn an average of $134,774 per year, ranking 116th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

The average salary in the district in 2023 was 2.9% lower than in 2022 and 3.7% more than in 2021. District administrators made 15.3% 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.

Lombard School District 44 enrolled 2,940 students at the time. This means there was an average of 163 students for every administrator, compared to the statewide ratio of 140 to 1.

Lombard School District 44 roughly covers schools within DuPage County and has a main office in Lombard.

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.

Administrator Average Salary Comparison Over 10 Years: Lombard School District 44 vs. Illinois
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Lombard School District 44 Administrator Salaries, 10-Year Trend
State RankYearAverage salaryStudent-to-administrator ratio
1162023$134,774163-to-1
742022$138,864173-to-1
1202021$129,994176-to-1
1692020$120,518172-to-1
1252019$125,000199-to-1
1202018$123,021198-to-1
1182017$121,833176-to-1
1252016$117,635171-to-1
1042015$120,681197-to-1
422014$131,430162-to-1

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