Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$763,175
Exact amount: $763,174.74
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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All items
| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $304,727.00 | 39.9% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $143,346.00 | 18.8% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $123,969.44 | 16.2% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $59,396.61 | 7.8% |
| Medicare tax | $40,783.67 | 5.3% |
| Workers' compensation | $26,439.08 | 3.5% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $21,084.20 | 2.8% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $20,855.87 | 2.7% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $12,166.01 | 1.6% |
| Unemployment insurance | $10,406.86 | 1.4% |