Illinois Valley Times

Administrators in Leland Community Unit School District 1 earn an average of $96,175 per year, ranking 468th out of 858 districts in the state, according to a Illinois Valley Times analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

The 2017 average is 8.2% lower than in 2013 and 18.1% lower than in 2008. District administrators make 9.5% 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 Lasalle County school district enrolled 258 students in 2016-17. There is an average of 129 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 190 to 1.