Quincy Reporter

Administrators in Central Community Unit School District 3 earn an average of $77,300 per year, ranking 790th out of 858 districts in the state, according to a Quincy Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

The 2017 average is 10% higher than in 2013 and 12.1% higher than in 2008. District administrators make 27.3% 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 Adams County school district enrolled 856 students in 2016-17. There is an average of 171 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 190 to 1.