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Analysis: Central administrators rank 397th in state for average pay

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Administrators in Central School District 104 earn an average of $99,294 per year, ranking 397th 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 31.3% higher than in 2013 and 15.7% higher than in 2008. District administrators make 6.6% 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 St. Clair County school district enrolled 628 students in 2016-17. There is an average of 157 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 190 to 1.

Central School District 104 administrator salaries, 10-year trend
Year
Average salary
Student-to-administrator ratio
2008
$85,802
166:1
2009
$88,117
128:1
2010
$91,971
127:1
2011
$94,590
139:1
2012
$83,062
149:1
2013
$75,599
144:1
2014
$92,547
145:1
2015
$95,622
146:1
2016
$97,954
152:1
2017
$99,294
157:1

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