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Monday, October 27, 2025

Analysis: South Pekin administrators rank 828th in state for average pay

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Administrators in South Pekin School District 137 earn an average of $65,730 per year, ranking 828th out of 864 districts in the state, according to a Peoria Standard analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

The 2018 average is 46.8% lower than in 2014 and 39.7% lower than in 2009. District administrators make 38.7% 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 Tazewell County school district enrolled 229 students in 2017-18. There is an average of 92 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 181 to 1.

South Pekin School District 137 administrator salaries, 10-year trend
Year
Average salary
Student-to-administrator ratio
2009
$108,932
207:1
2010
$96,347
187:1
2011
$118,581
173:1
2012
$120,222
167:1
2013
$85,222
119:1
2014
$123,588
183:1
2015
$123,235
206:1
2016
$98,463
199:1
2017
$84,259
119:1
2018
$65,729.94
92:1

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