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Friday, June 6, 2025

Mazon-Verona-Kinsman Elementary School District 2C administrators rank 350th lowest in state for average salary in 2024

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Tony Sanders State Superintendent of Education | Official Website

Tony Sanders State Superintendent of Education | Official Website

Administrators in Mazon-Verona-Kinsman Elementary School District 2C earn an average of $104,766 per year, ranking 350th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

The average salary in the district in 2024 was 7% higher than in 2023 and 12.3% more than in 2022. District administrators made 12.2% less than the state average of $119,384.

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.

In Illinois, school administrators are educational leaders who oversee the management and operations of schools and districts. This includes roles such as superintendents, assistant superintendents, principals, assistant principals, directors of special education, and chief school business officials. 

These positions require a Professional Educator License (PEL) endorsed in an administrative field, which involves meeting specific educational and experiential criteria set by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Mazon-Verona-Kinsman Elementary School District 2C enrolled 310 students in the 2023-24 school year. This means there was an average of 103 students for every administrator, compared to the statewide ratio of 135 to 1.

Mazon-Verona-Kinsman Elementary School District 2C roughly covers schools within Grundy County and has a main office in Mazon.

District information was gathered from the Illinois Report Card.

The Illinois Educator Shortage Survey found more than 3,800 unfilled teaching positions in the 2024-25 school year, down 5.6% from the previous year. 

The survey also reported nearly 200 vacant administrator roles, a notable increase of 16.7%. Despite the rise, only about one-third of educational leaders said administrator shortages were a problem.

Administrator Average Salary Comparison Over 10 Years: Mazon-Verona-Kinsman Elementary School District 2C vs. Illinois

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Mazon-Verona-Kinsman Elementary School District 2C Administrator Salaries, 10-Year Trend
State RankYearAverage salaryStudent-to-administrator ratio
5162024$104,766103-to-1
5962023$97,926100-to-1
6582022$93,29199-to-1
6772021$90,44284-to-1
6792020$87,770104-to-1
6042019$92,185113-to-1
7432018$83,158101-to-1
5842017$90,586103-to-1
6102016$86,996103-to-1
6702015$83,600104-to-1