Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$371,215
Exact amount: $371,215.22
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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All items
| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $132,490.00 | 35.7% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $63,482.75 | 17.1% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $53,776.01 | 14.5% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $53,013.64 | 14.3% |
| Medicare tax | $17,618.62 | 4.7% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $17,239.70 | 4.6% |
| Workers' compensation | $11,280.71 | 3.0% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $9,263.22 | 2.5% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $8,610.30 | 2.3% |
| Unemployment insurance | $4,440.27 | 1.2% |