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Analysis: Alton administrators rank 547th in state for average pay

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Administrators in Alton Community Unit School District 11 earn an average of $93,233 per year, ranking 547th out of 864 districts in the state, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

The 2018 average is 1.2% higher than in 2014 and 5.8% higher than in 2009. District administrators make 13.1% less than the state average of $107,279.

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 6315 students in 2017-18. There is an average of 186 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 181 to 1.

Alton Community Unit School District 11 administrator salaries, 10-year trend
Year
Average salary
Student-to-administrator ratio
2009
$88,097
187:1
2010
$90,221
178:1
2011
$90,034
180:1
2012
$91,799
194:1
2013
$89,225
179:1
2014
$92,142
187:1
2015
$92,743
188:1
2016
$89,952
189:1
2017
$89,179
189:1
2018
$93,232.63
186:1

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