Administrators in County of Union School District 43 earn an average of $96,389 per year, ranking 531st out of 864 districts in Illinois, according to a Southern Illinois News analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.
The 2020 average is 10.7 percent higher than in 2016 and 4.9 percent higher than in 2011. District administrators make 13.4 percent less than the state average of $111,293.
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 County of Union School District in Union County enrolled 403 students in 2019-2020. There is an average of 202 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 171 to 1.
| Year | Average salary | Student-to-administrator ratio |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $91,856 | 124:1 |
| 2012 | $99,000 | 423:1 |
| 2013 | $86,240 | 221:1 |
| 2014 | $84,704 | 229:1 |
| 2015 | $65,391 | 345:1 |
| 2016 | $87,108 | 232:1 |
| 2017 | $90,107 | 226:1 |
| 2018 | $85,677 | 295:1 |
| 2019 | $129,740 | 299:1 |
| 2020 | $96,389 | 202:1 |
