East Central Reporter

Administrators in Cumberland Community Unit School District 77 earn an average of $79,289 per year, ranking 771st 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 5.7% higher than in 2013 and 16% higher than in 2008. District administrators make 25.4% 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 Cumberland County school district enrolled 1030 students in 2016-17. There is an average of 258 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 190 to 1.