West Central Reporter

Administrators in Calhoun Community Unit School District 40 earn an average of $80,322 per year, ranking 753rd out of 864 districts in the state, according to a West Central Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

The 2018 average is 1.2% higher than in 2014 and 4% higher than in 2009. District administrators make 25.1% 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 Calhoun County school district enrolled 459 students in 2017-18. There is an average of 153 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 181 to 1.