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2024: Genoa-Kingston Community Unit School District 424 administrators rank 370th lowest in state for average salary

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Dr. Chad Wagner Superintendent at Genoa Kingston Community Unit School District 424 | Official Website

Dr. Chad Wagner Superintendent at Genoa Kingston Community Unit School District 424 | Official Website

Administrators in Genoa-Kingston Community Unit School District 424 earn an average of $106,327 per year, ranking 370th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

The average salary in the district in 2024 was 1.4% lower than in 2023 and 11.9% less than in 2022. District administrators made 10.9% 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).

Genoa-Kingston Community Unit School District 424 enrolled 1,488 students in the 2023-24 school year. This means there was an average of 151 students for every administrator, compared to the statewide ratio of 135 to 1.

Genoa-Kingston Community Unit School District 424 roughly covers schools within DeKalb County and has a main office in Genoa.

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: Genoa-Kingston Community Unit School District 424 vs. Illinois

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Genoa-Kingston Community Unit School District 424 Administrator Salaries, 10-Year Trend
State RankYearAverage salaryStudent-to-administrator ratio
4962024$106,327151-to-1
4212023$107,847154-to-1
2072022$120,671169-to-1
3422021$108,716155-to-1
4122020$102,761158-to-1
4762019$98,974165-to-1
3832018$101,696167-to-1
3552017$101,612156-to-1
4122016$97,016159-to-1
4632015$93,522160-to-1