The 2020 average is 14.5 percent higher than in 2016 and 32.9 percent higher than in 2011. District administrators make 4.2 percent more 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 Salem School District in Marion County enrolled 1055 students in 2019-2020. There is an average of 264 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 171 to 1.
Salem School District 111 administrator salaries, 10-year trend
| Year | Average salary | Student-to-administrator ratio |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $87,248 | 239:1 |
| 2012 | $93,881 | 254:1 |
| 2013 | $87,509 | 262:1 |
| 2014 | $87,979 | 268:1 |
| 2015 | $91,616 | 262:1 |
| 2016 | $101,279 | 261:1 |
| 2017 | $100,408 | 257:1 |
| 2018 | $108,164 | 253:1 |
| 2019 | $112,891 | 263:1 |
| 2020 | $115,960 | 264:1 |
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