Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$375,047
Exact amount: $375,046.73
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $145,739.00 | 38.9% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $64,401.47 | 17.2% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $43,631.39 | 11.6% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $40,296.75 | 10.7% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $21,606.97 | 5.8% |
| Medicare tax | $18,970.08 | 5.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $17,046.36 | 4.5% |
| Workers' compensation | $12,179.56 | 3.2% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $6,381.05 | 1.7% |
| Unemployment insurance | $4,794.10 | 1.3% |