Kankakee Times

Administrators in Iroquois County Community Unit School District 9 earn an average of $78,970 per year, ranking 776th out of 858 districts in the state, according to a Kankakee Times analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

The 2017 average is 11.5% higher than in 2013 and 2.3% lower than in 2008. District administrators make 25.7% 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 Iroquois County school district enrolled 1039 students in 2016-17. There is an average of 163 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 190 to 1.