Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$598,665
Exact amount: $598,665.10
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Medicare tax | $214,804.80 | 35.9% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $142,854.57 | 23.9% |
| Health and dental insurance | $105,992.00 | 17.7% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $60,412.13 | 10.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $29,362.26 | 4.9% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $18,706.62 | 3.1% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $11,733.54 | 2.0% |
| Workers' compensation | $9,284.60 | 1.6% |
| Unemployment insurance | $3,654.58 | 0.6% |
| Social Security tax | $1,860.00 | 0.3% |