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Analysis: Eldorado administrators rank 814th in state for average pay

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Administrators in Eldorado Community Unit School District 4 earn an average of $70,592 per year, ranking 814th out of 864 districts in the state, according to a SE Illinois News analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

The 2018 average is 7.3% lower than in 2014 and 12.3% lower than in 2009. District administrators make 34.2% 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 Saline County school district enrolled 1192 students in 2017-18. There is an average of 206 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 181 to 1.

Eldorado Community Unit School District 4 administrator salaries, 10-year trend
Year
Average salary
Student-to-administrator ratio
2009
$80,487
253:1
2010
$86,228
268:1
2011
$92,116
292:1
2012
$89,072
248:1
2013
$82,950
273:1
2014
$76,133
347:1
2015
$83,792
407:1
2016
$80,423
348:1
2017
$75,042
282:1
2018
$70,592.34
206:1

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