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Analysis: Steeleville Community Unit School District 138 administrators rank 182nd highest in state for average salary in 2023

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Steven Isoye State Board of Education Chairperson | Oficial Website

Steven Isoye State Board of Education Chairperson | Oficial Website

Administrators in Steeleville Community Unit School District 138 earn an average of $124,990 per year, ranking 182nd highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

The average salary in the district in 2023 was 5.2% higher than in 2022 and 11.2% more than in 2021. District administrators made 6.9% more 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.

Steeleville Community Unit School District 138 enrolled 395 students at the time. This means there was an average of 197 students for every administrator, compared to the statewide ratio of 140 to 1.

Steeleville Community Unit School District 138 roughly covers schools within Randolph County and has a main office in Steeleville.

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.

Administrator Average Salary Comparison Over 10 Years: Steeleville Community Unit School District 138 vs. Illinois
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Steeleville Community Unit School District 138 Administrator Salaries, 10-Year Trend
State RankYearAverage salaryStudent-to-administrator ratio
1822023$124,990197-to-1
2302022$118,846195-to-1
2782021$112,439197-to-1
3242020$107,835219-to-1
3962019$103,104211-to-1
4202018$100,004235-to-1
4552017$96,529240-to-1
4662016$94,368233-to-1
4792015$92,617210-to-1
4692014$90,908215-to-1

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