Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.1 million
Exact amount: $1,148,438.44
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $476,964.01 | 41.5% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $273,190.98 | 23.8% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $144,989.80 | 12.6% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $72,187.92 | 6.3% |
| Medicare tax | $51,118.48 | 4.5% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $47,477.55 | 4.1% |
| Workers' compensation | $32,470.17 | 2.8% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $30,281.87 | 2.6% |
| Unemployment insurance | $12,780.80 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $6,046.86 | 0.5% |
| Social Security tax | $930.00 | <0.1% |