Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$986,181
Exact amount: $986,181.21
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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All items
| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $423,968.00 | 43.0% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $173,073.88 | 17.5% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $113,838.92 | 11.5% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $66,062.89 | 6.7% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $51,542.52 | 5.2% |
| Medicare tax | $50,040.54 | 5.1% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $44,168.80 | 4.5% |
| Workers' compensation | $31,142.89 | 3.2% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $20,084.41 | 2.0% |
| Unemployment insurance | $12,258.36 | 1.2% |