Pana Community Unit School District – CUSD 8
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Pana Community Unit School District – CUSD 8 operates 5 schools with more than 80 teachers and support staff. The tables below display teacher and administration salaries for the entire state of Illinois, due to more localized data not being available. The data is obtained from a number of sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Illinois Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the table below displays the average salary for teachers sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Illinois. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels, for example teachers with master's in education degrees may get a higher salary.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $74,630 | $47,040 - $105,250 |
| Middle School Teacher | $75,870 | $47,810 - $105,580 |
| High School Teacher | $89,320 | $49,020 - $135,960 |
| PE Teacher | $68,830 | $31,200 - $122,720 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Illinois, SOC Codes: 25-2011, 25-2012, 25-2021, 25-2022, 25-2031, 27-2022, 25-3098, 25-9041
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about salary ranges and details on school administrators and support staff, including counselors and librarians for the state of Illinois below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $118,420 | $78,070 - $169,400 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $70,230 | $44,890 - $110,580 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Illinois, SOC Codes: 11-9031,11-9032,21-1012,25-4021
Pana Community Unit School District – CUSD 8 Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Pana Community Unit School District – CUSD 8. This information is obtained through a self reported survey provided by the NCES Universe Survey.
Total Number of Teachers Employed
Total number of teachers employed by Pana Community Unit School District – CUSD 8 per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 89 | 84 | |
| Elementary School Teachers | 54 | - | 50 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 30 | - | 30 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
Pana Community Unit School District – CUSD 8 Schools
We have listed the 5 schools and their contact information, which is managed by Pana Community Unit School District – CUSD 8 in the list below. To view additional information about each school click on the school link.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
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- Nokomis Community Unit School District - CUSD 22 (2 Schools)
- Shelbyville Community Unit School District - CUSD 4 (4 Schools)
- Cowden-Herrick Community Unit School District - CUSD 3a (3 Schools)
- Taylorville Community Unit School District - CUSD 3 (6 Schools)
Pana Community Unit School District – CUSD 8 Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Pana
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elementary School 614 East 2nd St Pana IL 62557 (217) 562-8500 | 2-4 | 18 | 309 |
| Pana Jr High School 203 West 8th St Pana IL 62557 (217) 562-6500 | 7-8 | 12 | 187 |
| Pana Sr High School 201 West 8th St Pana IL 62557 (217) 562-6600 | 9-12 | 22 | 420 |
| Washington Elementary School 200 Sherman St Pana IL 62557 (217) 562-7500 | PK-1 | 12 | 253 |
Teaching in Tower Hill
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Middle School 249 Benton St Tower Hill IL 62571 (217) 567-3121 | 5-6 | 12 | 189 |