South Central Reporter

Administrators in Central A&M Community Unit School District 21 earn an average of $79,758 per year, ranking 761st 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 5.5% lower than in 2013 and 9.4% lower than in 2008. District administrators make 24.9% 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 Shelby County school district enrolled 762 students in 2016-17. There is an average of 152 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 190 to 1.