Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$769,304
Exact amount: $769,303.92
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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All items
| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $251,731.00 | 32.7% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $147,283.10 | 19.1% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $142,067.60 | 18.5% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $90,655.43 | 11.8% |
| Medicare tax | $51,498.54 | 6.7% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $28,850.72 | 3.8% |
| Workers' compensation | $27,048.27 | 3.5% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $13,666.90 | 1.8% |
| Unemployment insurance | $10,646.66 | 1.4% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $5,855.70 | 0.8% |