Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$342,643
Exact amount: $342,642.96
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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All items
| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $145,739.00 | 42.5% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $82,514.69 | 24.1% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $38,502.00 | 11.2% |
| Medicare tax | $18,904.09 | 5.5% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $17,957.95 | 5.2% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $17,250.00 | 5.0% |
| Workers' compensation | $12,127.69 | 3.5% |
| Unemployment insurance | $4,773.66 | 1.4% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $4,421.28 | 1.3% |
| Social Security tax | $452.60 | 0.1% |