Metro East Sun

Administrators in Dupo Community Unit School District 196 earn an average of $94,889 per year, ranking 498th 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 5.9% higher than in 2013 and 2.8% lower than in 2008. District administrators make 10.7% 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 1053 students in 2016-17. There is an average of 176 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 190 to 1.