Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$676,059
Exact amount: $676,059.05
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $317,976.00 | 47.0% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $124,283.02 | 18.4% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $60,189.87 | 8.9% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $50,342.07 | 7.4% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $39,737.88 | 5.9% |
| Medicare tax | $38,915.44 | 5.8% |
| Workers' compensation | $19,659.84 | 2.9% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $17,154.48 | 2.5% |
| Unemployment insurance | $7,738.45 | 1.1% |
| Social Security tax | $62.00 | <0.1% |