South Central Reporter

Administrators in Centralia School District 135 earn an average of $83,633 per year, ranking 709th 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 4.4% lower than in 2013 and 0.8% higher than in 2008. District administrators make 21.3% 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 Marion County school district enrolled 1379 students in 2016-17. There is an average of 172 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 190 to 1.