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Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Analysis: South Wilmington Community Consolidated School District 74 administrators rank 342nd highest in state for average salary in 2023

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Steven Isoye State Board of Education Chairperson | Official Website

Steven Isoye State Board of Education Chairperson | Official Website

Administrators in South Wilmington Community Consolidated School District 74 earn an average of $111,962 per year, ranking 342nd highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

The average salary in the district in 2023 was 4% higher than in 2022 and 7.6% more than in 2021. District administrators made 4.2% less than the state average of $116,908.

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.

South Wilmington Community Consolidated School District 74 enrolled 80 students at the time. This means there was an average of 106 students for every administrator, compared to the statewide ratio of 140 to 1.

South Wilmington Community Consolidated School District 74 roughly covers schools within Grundy County and has a main office in South Wilmington.

District information was gathered from the Illinois Report Card.

The Illinois Educator Shortage Survey found over 4,000 unfilled teaching positions and 162 vacant administrator roles in the 2023-24 school year. Core subjects like English, literature, and math faced the most significant shortages.

The survey also shows that more than a third of school leaders reported difficulties filling administrator positions. Burnout, increased workload, and higher compensation offered by neighboring districts were cited as major factors contributing to staff turnover.

Administrator Average Salary Comparison Over 10 Years: South Wilmington Community Consolidated School District 74 vs. Illinois
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South Wilmington Community Consolidated School District 74 Administrator Salaries, 10-Year Trend
State RankYearAverage salaryStudent-to-administrator ratio
3422023$111,962106-to-1
4002022$107,65179-to-1
4202021$104,01576-to-1
3842020$104,01577-to-1
12019$203,952170-to-1
4092018$100,47087-to-1
4022017$98,98494-to-1
3862016$98,004100-to-1
4232015$95,149106-to-1
3652014$95,32996-to-1

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