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Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Analysis: Pekin administrators rank 754th in state for average pay

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Administrators in Pekin Consolidated School District 303 earn an average of $80,329 per year, ranking 754th out of 858 districts in the state, according to a Peoria Standard analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

The 2017 average is 7.1% lower than in 2013 and 27.1% lower than in 2008. District administrators make 24.4% 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 Tazewell County school district enrolled 1935 students in 2016-17. There is an average of 155 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 190 to 1.

Pekin Consolidated School District 303 administrator salaries, 10-year trend
Year
Average salary
Student-to-administrator ratio
2008
$110,146
374:1
2009
$103,664
309:1
2010
$112,758
297:1
2011
$117,562
286:1
2012
$116,944
251:1
2013
$86,430
171:1
2014
$87,292
223:1
2015
$83,835
161:1
2016
$88,885
143:1
2017
$80,329
155:1

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