Harper College President Avis Proctor is the highest-paid community college leader in Illinois. Proctor earns a base salary of $370,542 annually as the top administrator at the Palatine school. Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com

Suburban community college presidents are among the highest paid in the 39-member Illinois Community College System.

Topping the list are Harper College President Avis Proctor, Oakton College President Joianne Smith, College of Lake County President Lori Suddick and McHenry County College President Clinton Gabbard, based on their latest contracts and salary data from the Illinois Community College Board.

Statewide, the salaries for district executive officers range from $169,950 to $377,825. A community college president’s salary in Illinois is on average $246,64

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