South Central Reporter

Administrators in Panhandle Community Unit School District 2 earn an average of $81,025 per year, ranking 749th 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 7.8% lower than in 2014 and 3.4% lower than in 2009. District administrators make 24.5% less 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 Montgomery County school district enrolled 491 students in 2017-18. There is an average of 164 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 181 to 1.