Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$926,425
Exact amount: $926,425.13
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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All items
| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $344,474.00 | 37.2% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $245,305.37 | 26.5% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $120,693.94 | 13.0% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $98,088.22 | 10.6% |
| Medicare tax | $56,554.14 | 6.1% |
| Workers' compensation | $31,352.64 | 3.4% |
| Unemployment insurance | $12,340.94 | 1.3% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $10,504.78 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $4,941.10 | 0.5% |
| Social Security tax | $2,170.00 | 0.2% |