The 2020 average is 8.1 percent higher than in 2016 and 14 percent higher than in 2011. District administrators make 18.2 percent less than the state average of $111,293.
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 Mercer County School District in Mercer County enrolled 1282 students in 2019-2020. There is an average of 185 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 171 to 1.
Mercer County School District 404 administrator salaries, 10-year trend
| Year | Average salary | Student-to-administrator ratio |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $79,899 | 213:1 |
| 2012 | $88,780 | 212:1 |
| 2013 | $81,640 | 192:1 |
| 2014 | $82,901 | 170:1 |
| 2015 | $70,928 | 171:1 |
| 2016 | $84,225 | 193:1 |
| 2017 | $86,833 | 200:1 |
| 2018 | $86,867 | 193:1 |
| 2019 | $91,766 | 194:1 |
| 2020 | $91,048 | 185:1 |
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