Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.2 million
Exact amount: $1,177,908.84
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $556,458.00 | 47.2% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $246,236.81 | 20.9% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $96,139.23 | 8.2% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $90,659.86 | 7.7% |
| Medicare tax | $56,714.24 | 4.8% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $53,506.76 | 4.5% |
| Workers' compensation | $35,661.42 | 3.0% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $14,780.90 | 1.3% |
| Unemployment insurance | $14,036.94 | 1.2% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $11,904.28 | 1.0% |
| Social Security tax | $1,810.40 | 0.2% |