East Central Reporter

Administrators in Mattoon Community Unit School District 2 earn an average of $90,936 per year, ranking 578th 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% higher than in 2013 and 6.9% higher than in 2008. District administrators make 14.4% 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 Coles County school district enrolled 3475 students in 2016-17. There is an average of 248 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 190 to 1.