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Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Analysis: Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95 administrators rank 224th highest in state for average salary in 2024

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Lauren McArdle Assistant Superintendent for Student Services, Administrative Services and Operations | Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95

Lauren McArdle Assistant Superintendent for Student Services, Administrative Services and Operations | Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95

Administrators in Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95 earn an average of $124,200 per year, ranking 224th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

The average salary in the district in 2024 was 0.5% higher than in 2023 and 0.6% more than in 2022. District administrators made 4% more 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).

Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95 enrolled 5,628 students in the 2023-24 school year. This means there was an average of 136 students for every administrator, compared to the statewide ratio of 135 to 1.

Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95 roughly covers schools within Lake County and has a main office in Lake Zurich.

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: Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95 vs. Illinois

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Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95 Administrator Salaries, 10-Year Trend
State RankYearAverage salaryStudent-to-administrator ratio
2242024$124,200136-to-1
2052023$123,589144-to-1
1852022$123,409141-to-1
2322021$115,790136-to-1
2652020$111,622146-to-1
3082019$108,770151-to-1
2792018$107,008153-to-1
2622017$107,319168-to-1
2682016$104,510155-to-1
2652015$102,377157-to-1