Administrators in Decatur School District 61 earn an average of $105,348 per year, ranking 400th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.
The average salary in the district in 2023 was 2.1% higher than in 2022 and 4.7% more than in 2021. District administrators made 9.9% less than the state average of $116,908.
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.
Decatur School District 61 enrolled 7,890 students at the time. This means there was an average of 174 students for every administrator, compared to the statewide ratio of 140 to 1.
Decatur School District 61 roughly covers schools within Macon County and has a main office in Decatur.
District information was gathered from the Illinois Report Card.
The Illinois Educator Shortage Survey found over 4,000 unfilled teaching positions and 162 vacant administrator roles in the 2023-24 school year. Core subjects like English, literature, and math faced the most significant shortages.
The survey also shows that more than a third of school leaders reported difficulties filling administrator positions. Burnout, increased workload, and higher compensation offered by neighboring districts were cited as major factors contributing to staff turnover.
| State Rank | Year | Average salary | Student-to-administrator ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 466 | 2023 | $105,348 | 174-to-1 |
| 471 | 2022 | $103,190 | 163-to-1 |
| 483 | 2021 | $100,644 | 168-to-1 |
| 535 | 2020 | $96,459 | 170-to-1 |
| 584 | 2019 | $92,972 | 178-to-1 |
| 619 | 2018 | $89,805 | 179-to-1 |
| 638 | 2017 | $87,996 | 193-to-1 |
| 539 | 2016 | $90,732 | 220-to-1 |
| 553 | 2015 | $89,558 | 189-to-1 |
| 438 | 2014 | $92,427 | 207-to-1 |
