Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$884,149
Exact amount: $884,148.54
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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All items
| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $357,723.00 | 40.5% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $153,122.84 | 17.3% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $81,771.59 | 9.2% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $64,578.76 | 7.3% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $64,001.12 | 7.2% |
| Medicare tax | $51,139.50 | 5.8% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $38,795.88 | 4.4% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $32,598.01 | 3.7% |
| Workers' compensation | $27,667.46 | 3.1% |
| Unemployment insurance | $10,890.38 | 1.2% |
| Social Security tax | $1,860.00 | 0.2% |