South Central Reporter

Administrators in Staunton Community Unit School District 6 earn an average of $91,679 per year, ranking 566th 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 8.7% lower than in 2013 and 16.1% lower than in 2008. District administrators make 13.7% 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 1303 students in 2016-17. There is an average of 217 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 190 to 1.