The 2017 average is 11% higher than in 2013 and 16.5% higher than in 2008. District administrators make 3% more 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 Marion County school district enrolled 310 students in 2016-17. There is an average of 310 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 190 to 1.
Central City School District 133 administrator salaries, 10-year trend
Year
Average salary
Student-to-administrator ratio
2008
$94,012
231:1
2009
$98,262
228:1
2010
$103,167
216:1
2011
$107,326
224:1
2012
$108,590
257:1
2013
$98,685
264:1
2014
$100,223
275:1
2015
$102,227
292:1
2016
$106,316
312:1
2017
$109,506
310:1