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Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Analysis: Astoria administrators rank 684th in state for average pay

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Administrators in Astoria Community Unit School District 1 earn an average of $85,558 per year, ranking 684th out of 864 districts in the state, according to a Peoria Standard analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

The 2018 average is 13.9% higher than in 2014 and 1.6% higher than in 2009. District administrators make 20.2% less than the state average of $107,279.

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 Fulton County school district enrolled 351 students in 2017-18. There is an average of 176 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 181 to 1.

Astoria Community Unit School District 1 administrator salaries, 10-year trend
Year
Average salary
Student-to-administrator ratio
2009
$84,243
196:1
2010
$77,478
194:1
2011
$82,656
196:1
2012
$79,309
201:1
2013
$127,176
261:1
2014
$75,118
183:1
2015
$77,372
178:1
2016
$80,122
175:1
2017
$83,066
184:1
2018
$85,558.10
176:1

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