South Central Reporter

Administrators in Southwestern Community Unit School District 9 earn an average of $102,351 per year, ranking 345th 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 6% higher than in 2013 and 14.1% higher than in 2008. District administrators make 3.7% 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 Macoupin County school district enrolled 1461 students in 2016-17. There is an average of 276 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 190 to 1.