South Central Reporter

Administrators in Salem School District 111 earn an average of $108,165 per year, ranking 258th out of 864 districts in the state, according to a South Central Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

The 2018 average is 22.9% higher than in 2014 and 26.7% higher than in 2009. District administrators make 0.8% more than the state average of $107,279.

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 1011 students in 2017-18. There is an average of 253 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 181 to 1.