West Cook News

Administrators in Western Springs School District 101 earn an average of $140,969 per year, ranking 79th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

The average salary in the district in 2023 was 0.7% higher than in 2022 and 6.3% less than in 2021. District administrators made 20.6% more 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.

Western Springs School District 101 enrolled 1,452 students at the time. This means there was an average of 150 students for every administrator, compared to the statewide ratio of 140 to 1.

Western Springs School District 101 roughly covers schools within Cook County and has a main office in Western Springs.

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.

State Rank	Year	Average salary	Student-to-administrator ratio
79	2023	$140,969	150-to-1
71	2022	$140,053	156-to-1
33	2021	$150,527	166-to-1
35	2020	$147,840	162-to-1
33	2019	$146,353	160-to-1
40	2018	$142,388	160-to-1
45	2017	$138,742	157-to-1
26	2016	$142,490	158-to-1
34	2015	$137,340	160-to-1
46	2014	$131,105	163-to-1