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Panhandle Community Unit School District 2 administrators rank 28th lowest in state for average salary in 2023

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Dr. Donna Leak Vice-Chair - Flossmoor | firststudentinc.com

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Administrators in Panhandle Community Unit School District 2 earn an average of $77,288 per year, ranking 28th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

The average salary in the district in 2023 was 6.6% lower than in 2022 and 1.1% more than in 2021. District administrators made 33.9% less than the state average of $116,908.

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.

Panhandle Community Unit School District 2 enrolled 433 students at the time. This means there was an average of 144 students for every administrator, compared to the statewide ratio of 140 to 1.

Panhandle Community Unit School District 2 roughly covers schools within Montgomery County and has a main office in Raymond.

District information was gathered from the Illinois Report Card.

The Illinois Educator Shortage Survey found over 4,000 unfilled teaching positions and 162 vacant administrator roles in the 2023-24 school year. Core subjects like English, literature, and math faced the most significant shortages.

The survey also shows that more than a third of school leaders reported difficulties filling administrator positions. Burnout, increased workload, and higher compensation offered by neighboring districts were cited as major factors contributing to staff turnover.

Administrator Average Salary Comparison Over 10 Years: Panhandle Community Unit School District 2 vs. Illinois
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Panhandle Community Unit School District 2 Administrator Salaries, 10-Year Trend
State RankYearAverage salaryStudent-to-administrator ratio
8382023$77,288144-to-1
7892022$82,744147-to-1
8232021$76,427121-to-1
7282020$84,513171-to-1
7292019$83,901167-to-1
7592018$81,025163-to-1
7382017$81,735176-to-1
7182016$80,568175-to-1
7432015$76,945155-to-1
5372014$87,853159-to-1

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