The 2020 average is 3.8 percent lower than in 2016 and 12.8 percent lower than in 2011. District administrators make 9.8 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 Carbondale School District in Jackson County enrolled 1534 students in 2019-2020. There is an average of 118 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 171 to 1.
Carbondale Elementary School District 95 administrator salaries, 10-year trend
| Year | Average salary | Student-to-administrator ratio |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $115,162 | 147:1 |
| 2012 | $112,701 | 157:1 |
| 2013 | $103,336 | 186:1 |
| 2014 | $103,358 | 165:1 |
| 2015 | $104,754 | 166:1 |
| 2016 | $104,397 | 153:1 |
| 2017 | $109,625 | 156:1 |
| 2018 | $104,300 | 162:1 |
| 2019 | $103,581 | 126:1 |
| 2020 | $100,413 | 118:1 |
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