Chambana Sun

Administrators in Rossville Alvin Community Unit School District 7 earn an average of $95,000 per year, ranking 493rd out of 858 districts in the state, according to a Chambana Sun analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

The 2017 average is 3.8% lower than in 2013 and 11.1% lower than in 2008. District administrators make 10.6% 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 Vermilion County school district enrolled 327 students in 2016-17. There is an average of 164 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 190 to 1.