DeKalb Times

Administrators in Sycamore Community Unit School District 427 earn an average of $102,367 per year, ranking 344th out of 858 districts in the state, according to a DeKalb Times analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

The 2017 average is 9% higher than in 2013 and 6% lower than in 2008. District administrators make 3.7% 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 Dekalb County school district enrolled 3763 students in 2016-17. There is an average of 235 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 190 to 1.