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Analysis: Belleville administrators rank 378th in state for average pay

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Administrators in Belleville School District #118 earn an average of $100,312 per year, ranking 378th 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 1.2% lower than in 2013 and 1.2% lower than in 2008. District administrators make 5.6% 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 3868 students in 2016-17. There is an average of 242 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 190 to 1.

Belleville School District #118 administrator salaries, 10-year trend
Year
Average salary
Student-to-administrator ratio
2008
$101,568
255:1
2009
$104,488
233:1
2010
$109,032
258:1
2011
$106,830
271:1
2012
$109,814
253:1
2013
$101,552
201:1
2014
$96,657
215:1
2015
$96,911
231:1
2016
$97,691
228:1
2017
$100,312
242:1

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