The 2020 average is 11 percent higher than in 2016 and 11.3 percent lower than in 2011. District administrators make 12.1 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 Cobden School District in Union County enrolled 527 students in 2019-2020. There is an average of 264 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 171 to 1.
Cobden School Unit District 17 administrator salaries, 10-year trend
| Year | Average salary | Student-to-administrator ratio |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $110,308 | 287:1 |
| 2012 | $104,256 | 191:1 |
| 2013 | $84,899 | 245:1 |
| 2014 | $86,819 | 188:1 |
| 2015 | $87,780 | 182:1 |
| 2016 | $88,154 | 179:1 |
| 2017 | $89,288 | 172:1 |
| 2018 | $103,751 | 265:1 |
| 2019 | $94,200 | 269:1 |
| 2020 | $97,812 | 264:1 |
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