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Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Analysis: Pleasant Hill administrators rank 778th in state for average pay

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Administrators in Pleasant Hill School District 69 earn an average of $78,793 per year, ranking 778th out of 858 districts in the state, according to a Peoria Standard analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

The 2017 average is 12% lower than in 2013 and 7.8% lower than in 2008. District administrators make 25.9% 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 Peoria County school district enrolled 227 students in 2016-17. There is an average of 165 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 190 to 1.

Pleasant Hill School District 69 administrator salaries, 10-year trend
Year
Average salary
Student-to-administrator ratio
2008
$85,466
228:1
2009
$89,159
216:1
2010
$96,325
226:1
2011
$76,104
242:1
2012
$87,360
246:1
2013
$89,526
241:1
2014
$73,000
121:1
2015
$75,851
127:1
2016
$75,590
123:1
2017
$78,793
165:1

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