Kane County Reporter

Administrators in School District U-46 earn an average of $103,334 per year, ranking 323rd 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 3.6% higher than in 2013 and 5.5% lower than in 2008. District administrators make 2.8% 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 39377 students in 2016-17. There is an average of 235 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 190 to 1.