The 2020 average is 9.5 percent higher than in 2016 and 21.9 percent higher than in 2011. District administrators make 20.6 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 Deerfield School District in Lake County enrolled 2889 students in 2019-2020. There is an average of 126 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 171 to 1.
Deerfield School District 109 administrator salaries, 10-year trend
| Year | Average salary | Student-to-administrator ratio |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $110,050 | 155:1 |
| 2012 | $115,420 | 141:1 |
| 2013 | $121,666 | 208:1 |
| 2014 | $116,688 | 141:1 |
| 2015 | $119,480 | 139:1 |
| 2016 | $122,523 | 135:1 |
| 2017 | $127,645 | 136:1 |
| 2018 | $132,496 | 133:1 |
| 2019 | $131,800 | 126:1 |
| 2020 | $134,167 | 126:1 |
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