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Thursday, July 10, 2025

2024: Zion Elementary School District 6 administrators rank 331st highest in state for average salary

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Dr. Julious Lawson Superintendent | Zion Elementary School District 6

Dr. Julious Lawson Superintendent | Zion Elementary School District 6

Administrators in Zion Elementary School District 6 earn an average of $115,866 per year, ranking 331st highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

The average salary in the district in 2024 was 8.9% higher than in 2023 and 15.1% more than in 2022. District administrators made 2.9% less than the state average of $119,384.

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.

In Illinois, school administrators are educational leaders who oversee the management and operations of schools and districts. This includes roles such as superintendents, assistant superintendents, principals, assistant principals, directors of special education, and chief school business officials. 

These positions require a Professional Educator License (PEL) endorsed in an administrative field, which involves meeting specific educational and experiential criteria set by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Zion Elementary School District 6 enrolled 2,092 students in the 2023-24 school year. This means there was an average of 85 students for every administrator, compared to the statewide ratio of 135 to 1.

Zion Elementary School District 6 roughly covers schools within Lake County and has a main office in Zion.

District information was gathered from the Illinois Report Card.

The Illinois Educator Shortage Survey found more than 3,800 unfilled teaching positions in the 2024-25 school year, down 5.6% from the previous year. 

The survey also reported nearly 200 vacant administrator roles, a notable increase of 16.7%. Despite the rise, only about one-third of educational leaders said administrator shortages were a problem.

Administrator Average Salary Comparison Over 10 Years: Zion Elementary School District 6 vs. Illinois

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Zion Elementary School District 6 Administrator Salaries, 10-Year Trend
State RankYearAverage salaryStudent-to-administrator ratio
3312024$115,86685-to-1
4502023$106,38366-to-1
5172022$100,684104-to-1
2972021$111,850122-to-1
2802020$110,546140-to-1
5012019$97,344110-to-1
3572018$103,017131-to-1
4412017$97,417173-to-1
3112016$102,232163-to-1
3312015$99,342163-to-1

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