Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$444,816
Exact amount: $444,816.15
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $132,490.00 | 29.8% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $93,994.65 | 21.1% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $85,885.40 | 19.3% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $53,931.80 | 12.1% |
| Medicare tax | $22,680.54 | 5.1% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $16,009.34 | 3.6% |
| Workers' compensation | $14,703.25 | 3.3% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $9,972.42 | 2.2% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $9,361.31 | 2.1% |
| Unemployment insurance | $5,787.44 | 1.3% |