Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$314,986
Exact amount: $314,985.75
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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All items
| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $66,245.00 | 21.0% |
| Medicare tax | $60,909.49 | 19.3% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $55,800.00 | 17.7% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $44,996.12 | 14.3% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $35,703.33 | 11.3% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $29,522.93 | 9.4% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $13,886.61 | 4.4% |
| Workers' compensation | $5,617.95 | 1.8% |
| Unemployment insurance | $2,211.32 | 0.7% |
| Social Security tax | $93.00 | <0.1% |