Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$426,215
Exact amount: $426,214.96
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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All items
| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $172,237.00 | 40.4% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $66,290.21 | 15.6% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $44,988.09 | 10.6% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $39,060.00 | 9.2% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $35,340.68 | 8.3% |
| Medicare tax | $22,086.35 | 5.2% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $16,474.37 | 3.9% |
| Workers' compensation | $14,308.64 | 3.4% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $9,797.49 | 2.3% |
| Unemployment insurance | $5,632.13 | 1.3% |