Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$462,072
Exact amount: $462,071.52
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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All items
| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $172,237.00 | 37.3% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $76,588.08 | 16.6% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $75,097.91 | 16.3% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $54,140.02 | 11.7% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $26,042.38 | 5.6% |
| Medicare tax | $21,770.85 | 4.7% |
| Workers' compensation | $14,113.52 | 3.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $9,040.81 | 2.0% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $7,485.65 | 1.6% |
| Unemployment insurance | $5,555.30 | 1.2% |