Carbondale Reporter

Administrators in Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186 earn an average of $82,901 per year, ranking 723rd out of 858 districts in the state, according to a Carbondale Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

The 2017 average is 5.5% higher than in 2013 and 2.5% lower than in 2008. District administrators make 22% 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 Jackson County school district enrolled 2175 students in 2016-17. There is an average of 363 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 190 to 1.