The 2020 average is 8.3 percent higher than in 2016 and 10.3 percent lower than in 2011. District administrators make 14.5 percent less 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 West Aurora School District in Kane County enrolled 11823 students in 2019-2020. There is an average of 130 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 171 to 1.
West Aurora School District 129 administrator salaries, 10-year trend
| Year | Average salary | Student-to-administrator ratio |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $106,026 | 264:1 |
| 2012 | $107,400 | 261:1 |
| 2013 | $88,113 | 154:1 |
| 2014 | $95,161 | 191:1 |
| 2015 | $93,374 | 185:1 |
| 2016 | $87,857 | 131:1 |
| 2017 | $89,900 | 141:1 |
| 2018 | $91,533 | 142:1 |
| 2019 | $92,802 | 134:1 |
| 2020 | $95,126 | 130:1 |
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