West Central Reporter

Administrators in Macomb Community Unit School District 185 earn an average of $95,771 per year, ranking 477th out of 858 districts in the state, according to a West Central Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

The 2017 average is 0.1% lower than in 2013 and 3% higher than in 2008. District administrators make 9.9% 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 Mcdonough County school district enrolled 2085 students in 2016-17. There is an average of 190 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 190 to 1.