Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$416,244
Exact amount: $416,243.53
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $145,739.00 | 35.0% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $63,512.01 | 15.3% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $57,587.28 | 13.8% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $51,329.86 | 12.3% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $27,931.72 | 6.7% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $21,490.93 | 5.2% |
| Medicare tax | $20,405.26 | 4.9% |
| Workers' compensation | $13,034.59 | 3.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $10,082.24 | 2.4% |
| Unemployment insurance | $5,130.64 | 1.2% |