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Analysis: Venice administrators rank 303rd in state for average pay

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Administrators in Venice Community Unit School District 3 earn an average of $104,937 per year, ranking 303rd out of 858 districts in the state, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

The 2017 average is 21.3% higher than in 2013 and 11.8% higher than in 2008. District administrators make 1.3% less than the state average of $106,273.

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 Madison County school district enrolled 58 students in 2016-17. There is an average of 29 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 190 to 1.

Venice Community Unit School District 3 administrator salaries, 10-year trend
Year
Average salary
Student-to-administrator ratio
2008
$93,840
68:1
2009
$84,000
54:1
2010
$85,040
40:1
2011
$91,889
41:1
2012
$100,038
55:1
2013
$86,528
55:1
2014
$91,793
52:1
2015
$67,559
40:1
2016
$99,648
47:1
2017
$104,937
29:1

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