Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$503,024
Exact amount: $503,023.68
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $211,984.00 | 42.1% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $101,641.84 | 20.2% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $93,520.47 | 18.6% |
| Medicare tax | $33,330.97 | 6.6% |
| Workers' compensation | $17,276.61 | 3.4% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $14,915.50 | 3.0% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $13,958.77 | 2.8% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $9,464.95 | 1.9% |
| Unemployment insurance | $6,800.37 | 1.4% |
| Social Security tax | $130.20 | <0.1% |