Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.3 million
Exact amount: $1,340,343.05
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $569,707.00 | 42.5% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $298,930.05 | 22.3% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $162,182.28 | 12.1% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $90,138.16 | 6.7% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $61,414.19 | 4.6% |
| Medicare tax | $58,477.43 | 4.4% |
| Workers' compensation | $36,875.42 | 2.8% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $36,055.46 | 2.7% |
| Unemployment insurance | $14,514.80 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $9,917.32 | 0.7% |
| Social Security tax | $2,130.94 | 0.2% |