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Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Analysis: Central administrators rank 739th in state for average pay

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Administrators in Central Community Unit School District 4 earn an average of $81,950 per year, ranking 739th out of 858 districts in the state, according to a Kankakee Times analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

The 2017 average is 4.4% higher than in 2013 and 9.1% higher than in 2008. District administrators make 22.9% 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 1091 students in 2016-17. There is an average of 182 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 190 to 1.

Central Community Unit School District 4 administrator salaries, 10-year trend
Year
Average salary
Student-to-administrator ratio
2008
$75,135
265:1
2009
$73,223
216:1
2010
$75,768
210:1
2011
$76,532
203:1
2012
$77,754
205:1
2013
$78,469
186:1
2014
$79,200
190:1
2015
$76,562
187:1
2016
$78,476
185:1
2017
$81,950
182:1

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