The 2020 average is 12 percent higher than in 2016 and 10.9 percent higher than in 2011. District administrators make 7 percent more than the state average of $111,293.
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 Central City School District in Marion County enrolled 370 students in 2019-2020. There is an average of 370 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 171 to 1.
Central City School District 133 administrator salaries, 10-year trend
| Year | Average salary | Student-to-administrator ratio |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $107,326 | 224:1 |
| 2012 | $108,590 | 257:1 |
| 2013 | $98,685 | 264:1 |
| 2014 | $100,223 | 275:1 |
| 2015 | $102,227 | 292:1 |
| 2016 | $106,316 | 312:1 |
| 2017 | $109,506 | 310:1 |
| 2018 | $111,695 | 338:1 |
| 2019 | $115,047 | 352:1 |
| 2020 | $119,073 | 370:1 |
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