Education Administrators (Kindergarten through Secondary) Salary in Illinois
Also called: School Administrators
Education Administrators (Kindergarten through Secondary) in Illinois earn a median of $113,360 a year, +7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $113,360
- vs. U.S. median
- +7% ($105,870)
- Rank among states
- 18 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 14,850
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $78,070; the top 10% earn over $169,400. Nationally the range is $76,280 to $167,770.
States ranked near Illinois
Similar jobs in Illinois
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$99,770 median in Illinois
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$58,550 median in Illinois
- Instructional Coordinators$76,050 median in Illinois
- Social and Community Service Managers$78,380 median in Illinois
- Training and Development Managers$130,610 median in Illinois
- Human Resources Managers$151,370 median in Illinois
Education Administrators (Kindergarten through Secondary) pay in Illinois
How much do education administrators (kindergarten through secondary) make in Illinois?
The median is $113,360 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $78,070 and the top 10% earn over $169,400. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for education administrators (kindergarten through secondary)?
On pay alone it ranks 18 of 51 (+7% vs. the national median of $105,870). Living costs are not included.