Administrators in Paw Paw Community Unit School District 271 earn an average of $173,108 per year, ranking 5th out of 858 districts in the state, according to a NW Illinois News analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

The 2017 average is 166.2% higher than in 2013 and 50.3% higher than in 2008. District administrators make 62.9% more 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 Lee County school district enrolled 205 students in 2016-17. There is an average of 205 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 190 to 1.