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Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Analysis: McHenry administrators rank 552nd in state for average pay

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Administrators in McHenry Community Consolidated School District 15 earn an average of $92,275 per year, ranking 552nd out of 858 districts in the state, according to a McHenry Times analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

The 2017 average is 0.1% lower than in 2013 and 15.1% higher than in 2008. District administrators make 13.2% less than the state average of $106,273.

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 Mchenry County school district enrolled 4491 students in 2016-17. There is an average of 160 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 190 to 1.

McHenry Community Consolidated School District 15 administrator salaries, 10-year trend
Year
Average salary
Student-to-administrator ratio
2008
$80,157
238:1
2009
$83,749
229:1
2010
$84,488
201:1
2011
$86,875
197:1
2012
$104,157
191:1
2013
$92,373
180:1
2014
$92,629
168:1
2015
$85,432
165:1
2016
$90,890
160:1
2017
$92,275
160:1

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