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Analysis: Bement administrators rank 406th in state for average pay

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Administrators in Bement Community Unified School District 5 earn an average of $98,906 per year, ranking 406th out of 858 districts in the state, according to a Chambana Sun analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

The 2017 average is 22.5% higher than in 2013 and 18.6% lower than in 2008. District administrators make 6.9% 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 Piatt County school district enrolled 317 students in 2016-17. There is an average of 106 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 190 to 1.

Bement Community Unified School District 5 administrator salaries, 10-year trend
Year
Average salary
Student-to-administrator ratio
2008
$121,555
143:1
2009
$118,509
139:1
2010
$86,404
136:1
2011
$115,477
202:1
2012
$115,477
188:1
2013
$80,711
85:1
2014
$84,259
117:1
2015
$84,581
88:1
2016
$87,824
82:1
2017
$98,906
106:1

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