East Central Reporter

Administrators in Richland County Community Unit School District 1 earn an average of $92,995 per year, ranking 539th out of 858 districts in the state, according to a East Central Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

The 2017 average is 9.8% lower than in 2013 and 1.1% lower than in 2008. District administrators make 12.5% 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 Richland County school district enrolled 2417 students in 2016-17. There is an average of 239 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 190 to 1.