Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$487,686
Exact amount: $487,685.73
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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All items
| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $211,984.00 | 43.5% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $83,587.19 | 17.1% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $64,853.89 | 13.3% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $40,940.70 | 8.4% |
| Medicare tax | $26,021.76 | 5.3% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $23,753.46 | 4.9% |
| Workers' compensation | $16,474.48 | 3.4% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $13,585.62 | 2.8% |
| Unemployment insurance | $6,484.63 | 1.3% |