Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$299,293
Exact amount: $299,292.50
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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All items
| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $105,992.00 | 35.4% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $68,682.79 | 22.9% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $50,703.13 | 16.9% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $30,771.86 | 10.3% |
| Medicare tax | $16,724.56 | 5.6% |
| Workers' compensation | $10,268.72 | 3.4% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $8,387.50 | 2.8% |
| Unemployment insurance | $4,041.94 | 1.4% |
| Social Security tax | $3,720.00 | 1.2% |