South Central Reporter

Administrators in Northwestern Community Unit School District 2 earn an average of $71,512 per year, ranking 829th 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 13% lower than in 2013 and 9.6% higher than in 2008. District administrators make 32.7% 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 369 students in 2016-17. There is an average of 123 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 190 to 1.