South Central Reporter

Administrators in Vandalia Community Unit School District 203 earn an average of $105,268 per year, ranking 291st out of 858 districts in the state, according to a South Central Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

The 2017 average is 21% higher than in 2013 and 40.4% higher than in 2008. District administrators make 0.9% 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 Fayette County school district enrolled 1465 students in 2016-17. There is an average of 183 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 190 to 1.