Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$351,815
Exact amount: $351,814.63
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $145,739.00 | 41.4% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $45,300.09 | 12.9% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $40,368.35 | 11.5% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $29,537.89 | 8.4% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $26,466.41 | 7.5% |
| Medicare tax | $18,656.46 | 5.3% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $17,627.20 | 5.0% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $12,641.40 | 3.6% |
| Workers' compensation | $10,750.33 | 3.1% |
| Unemployment insurance | $4,231.50 | 1.2% |
| Social Security tax | $496.00 | 0.1% |