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Analysis: Central administrators rank 350th in state for average pay

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Administrators in Central Cusd 301 earn an average of $102,258 per year, ranking 350th out of 858 districts in the state, according to a Kane County Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

The 2017 average is 1.5% higher than in 2013 and 10.4% lower than in 2008. District administrators make 3.8% 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 Kane County school district enrolled 4030 students in 2016-17. There is an average of 227 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 190 to 1.

Central Cusd 301 administrator salaries, 10-year trend
Year
Average salary
Student-to-administrator ratio
2008
$114,104
218:1
2009
$114,251
210:1
2010
$112,610
226:1
2011
$111,494
222:1
2012
$114,317
240:1
2013
$100,764
252:1
2014
$97,299
238:1
2015
$95,734
208:1
2016
$99,376
224:1
2017
$102,258
227:1

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