Abstract
This research investigates the factors influencing superintendent salaries in Kentucky, focusing on the linear relationship between seven independent variables and superintendent salary. These variables include student enrollment, average teacher salary, total number of certified staff, per pupil assessment, student poverty, student disability, and student achievement. The study utilized data from 169 Kentucky public school districts during the 2022-2023 school year, collected from various public sources like the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE). The primary method of analysis was the Pearson correlation coefficient, which examined the strength and direction of the relationship between each independent variable and superintendent salary. This study offers valuable insights for superintendents, school boards, state legislatures, and educational consultants as they address challenges related to teacher shortages, leadership development, and community engagement. Despite significant research on superintendent salaries, recent quantitative studies on the relationships between district variables and superintendent salaries are lacking, particularly in Kentucky. Findings from this research may reveal key trends, such as disparities in superintendent salaries across districts, potentially driven by district wealth, student demographics, and other variables. The results can inform policy decisions and support equitable salary practices in school districts across Kentucky and the national educational landscape.
Recommended Citation
Hub, Kevin and Hunter, George Gill
(2025)
"All Things to All People: Identifying Factors Influencing Superintendent Salary,"
Journal of Excellence in College Teaching and Learning: Vol. 21, Article 3.
Available at:
https://encompass.eku.edu/kjectl/vol21/iss1/3
