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Sunday, July 13, 2025

Analysis: Shelbyville administrators rank 527th in state for average pay

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Administrators in Shelbyville Community Unit School District 4 earn an average of $93,739 per year, ranking 527th 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 9.4% higher than in 2013 and 0.7% lower than in 2008. District administrators make 11.8% 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 1195 students in 2016-17. There is an average of 239 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 190 to 1.

Shelbyville Community Unit School District 4 administrator salaries, 10-year trend
Year
Average salary
Student-to-administrator ratio
2008
$94,430
210:1
2009
$94,504
208:1
2010
$101,757
206:1
2011
$94,445
241:1
2012
$107,033
246:1
2013
$85,679
204:1
2014
$86,692
225:1
2015
$89,466
243:1
2016
$95,955
237:1
2017
$93,739
239:1

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