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Analysis: Tri-City administrators rank 685th in state for average pay

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Administrators in Tri-City Community Unified School District 1 earn an average of $85,178 per year, ranking 685th out of 858 districts in the state, according to a Sangamon Sun analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

The 2017 average is 10.8% lower than in 2013 and 2.1% higher than in 2008. District administrators make 19.8% 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 Sangamon County school district enrolled 586 students in 2016-17. There is an average of 172 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 190 to 1.

Tri-City Community Unified School District 1 administrator salaries, 10-year trend
Year
Average salary
Student-to-administrator ratio
2008
$83,466
209:1
2009
$85,898
204:1
2010
$77,837
180:1
2011
$83,273
144:1
2012
$86,932
146:1
2013
$95,505
195:1
2014
$73,201
123:1
2015
$80,831
129:1
2016
$84,145
167:1
2017
$85,178
172:1

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