Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.8 million
Exact amount: $1,780,759.99
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $675,699.00 | 37.9% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $516,253.43 | 29.0% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $276,558.65 | 15.5% |
| Medicare tax | $83,434.00 | 4.7% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $70,624.59 | 4.0% |
| Workers' compensation | $52,725.43 | 3.0% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $47,151.49 | 2.6% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $24,359.66 | 1.4% |
| Unemployment insurance | $20,753.62 | 1.2% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $11,107.74 | 0.6% |
| Social Security tax | $2,092.38 | 0.1% |