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Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7 administrators rank 311th lowest in state for average salary in 2024

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Tony Sanders State Superintendent of Education | Official Website

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Administrators in Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7 earn an average of $102,620 per year, ranking 311th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

The average salary in the district in 2024 was 3.6% lower than in 2023 and 11% less than in 2022. District administrators made 14% 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).

Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7 enrolled 7,187 students in the 2023-24 school year. This means there was an average of 201 students for every administrator, compared to the statewide ratio of 135 to 1.

Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7 roughly covers schools within Madison County and has a main office in Edwardsville.

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: Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7 vs. Illinois

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Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7 Administrator Salaries, 10-Year Trend
State RankYearAverage salaryStudent-to-administrator ratio
5552024$102,620201-to-1
4472023$106,495220-to-1
6802022$92,410216-to-1
7292021$87,149221-to-1
6912020$87,104243-to-1
7052019$86,505261-to-1
7012018$85,455269-to-1
6962017$84,539252-to-1
6742016$83,837235-to-1
6462015$84,509235-to-1