Peoria Standard

Administrators in South Pekin School District 137 earn an average of $84,259 per year, ranking 699th out of 858 districts in the state, according to a Peoria Standard analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

The 2017 average is 1.1% lower than in 2013 and 23.7% lower than in 2008. District administrators make 20.7% 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 226 students in 2016-17. There is an average of 119 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 190 to 1.