Lake County Gazette

Administrators in Deerfield School District 109 earn an average of $127,645 per year, ranking 85th out of 858 districts in the state, according to a Lake County Gazette analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

The 2017 average is 4.9% higher than in 2013 and 8% higher than in 2008. District administrators make 20.1% more than the state average of $106,273.

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 Lake County school district enrolled 2956 students in 2016-17. There is an average of 136 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 190 to 1.