Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$777,654
Exact amount: $777,653.92
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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All items
| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $317,976.00 | 40.9% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $117,069.12 | 15.1% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $116,085.81 | 14.9% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $75,649.77 | 9.7% |
| Medicare tax | $43,249.57 | 5.6% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $42,048.19 | 5.4% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $27,894.73 | 3.6% |
| Workers' compensation | $26,815.63 | 3.4% |
| Unemployment insurance | $10,555.10 | 1.4% |
| Social Security tax | $310.00 | <0.1% |