The 2020 average is 15.7 percent lower than in 2016 and 25.6 percent lower than in 2011. District administrators make 20.4 percent less 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 Pana School District in Christian County enrolled 1242 students in 2019-2020. There is an average of 158 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 171 to 1.
Pana Community Unit School District 8 administrator salaries, 10-year trend
| Year | Average salary | Student-to-administrator ratio |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $119,159 | 210:1 |
| 2012 | $116,660 | 206:1 |
| 2013 | $93,874 | 199:1 |
| 2014 | $95,435 | 174:1 |
| 2015 | $98,991 | 215:1 |
| 2016 | $105,073 | 221:1 |
| 2017 | $102,751 | 226:1 |
| 2018 | $98,781 | 218:1 |
| 2019 | $91,432 | 224:1 |
| 2020 | $88,618 | 158:1 |
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