Rockford Sun

Administrators in Rockton School District 140 earn an average of $88,251 per year, ranking 635th out of 858 districts in the state, according to a Rockford Sun analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

The 2017 average is 3.1% lower than in 2013 and 10.2% lower than in 2008. District administrators make 17% 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 Winnebago County school district enrolled 1534 students in 2016-17. There is an average of 307 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 190 to 1.