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Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Analysis: Huntley administrators rank 484th in state for average pay

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Administrators in Huntley Community School District 158 earn an average of $96,641 per year, ranking 484th out of 864 districts in the state, according to a McHenry Times analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

The 2018 average is 15.1% higher than in 2014 and 8.7% higher than in 2009. District administrators make 9.9% less than the state average of $107,279.

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 9601 students in 2017-18. There is an average of 208 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 181 to 1.

Huntley Community School District 158 administrator salaries, 10-year trend
Year
Average salary
Student-to-administrator ratio
2009
$88,874
276:1
2010
$94,950
288:1
2011
$94,527
306:1
2012
$93,962
282:1
2013
$80,859
263:1
2014
$83,929
235:1
2015
$85,125
210:1
2016
$87,847
205:1
2017
$98,135
223:1
2018
$96,640.57
208:1

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