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Analysis: East Alton-Wood River administrators rank 243rd in state for average pay

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Administrators in East Alton-Wood River Community High School District 14 earn an average of $108,522 per year, ranking 243rd 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 52.9% higher than in 2013 and 4.9% higher than in 2008. District administrators make 2.1% more 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 554 students in 2016-17. There is an average of 185 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 190 to 1.

East Alton-Wood River Community High School District 14 administrator salaries, 10-year trend
Year
Average salary
Student-to-administrator ratio
2008
$103,461
201:1
2009
$102,904
163:1
2010
$100,147
129:1
2011
$80,046
123:1
2012
$119,275
119:1
2013
$70,977
45:1
2014
$90,014
129:1
2015
$92,512
133:1
2016
$94,831
133:1
2017
$108,522
185:1

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