East Central Reporter

Administrators in Cowden Herrick Community Unit School District 3A earn an average of $76,120 per year, ranking 799th 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 19.9% lower than in 2013 and 3.4% lower than in 2008. District administrators make 28.4% 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 Shelby County school district enrolled 409 students in 2016-17. There is an average of 136 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 190 to 1.