The 2020 average is 15.8 percent higher than in 2016 and 17.3 percent higher than in 2011. District administrators make 10.7 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 Rockford School District in Winnebago County enrolled 28194 students in 2019-2020. There is an average of 193 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 171 to 1.
Rockford School District 205 administrator salaries, 10-year trend
| Year | Average salary | Student-to-administrator ratio |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $84,675 | 195:1 |
| 2012 | $85,301 | 193:1 |
| 2013 | $81,846 | 188:1 |
| 2014 | $82,989 | 189:1 |
| 2015 | $84,902 | 171:1 |
| 2016 | $85,823 | 178:1 |
| 2017 | $89,061 | 182:1 |
| 2018 | $88,511 | 167:1 |
| 2019 | $114,880 | 230:1 |
| 2020 | $99,357 | 193:1 |
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