Lake County Gazette

Administrators in Oak Grove School District 68 earn an average of $82,317 per year, ranking 732nd out of 858 districts in the state, according to a Lake County Gazette analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

The 2017 average is 7.8% lower than in 2013 and 12.5% lower than in 2008. District administrators make 22.5% 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 Peoria County school district enrolled 299 students in 2016-17. There is an average of 150 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 190 to 1.