Lake County Gazette

Administrators in North Shore School District 112 earn an average of $141,695 per year, ranking 76th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

The average salary in the district in 2023 was 3.3% higher than in 2022 and 6.2% more than in 2021. District administrators made 21.2% 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.

North Shore School District 112 enrolled 3,756 students at the time. This means there was an average of 150 students for every administrator, compared to the statewide ratio of 140 to 1.

North Shore School District 112 roughly covers schools within Lake County and has a main office in Highland Park.

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
76	2023	$141,695	150-to-1
86	2022	$137,135	147-to-1
93	2021	$133,435	142-to-1
85	2020	$131,896	146-to-1
112	2019	$127,196	140-to-1
139	2018	$120,116	128-to-1
101	2017	$124,502	141-to-1
116	2016	$119,768	141-to-1
123	2015	$117,042	150-to-1
103	2014	$118,317	156-to-1