Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.4 million
Exact amount: $1,442,874.97
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $596,205.00 | 41.3% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $385,900.08 | 26.7% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $196,877.59 | 13.6% |
| Medicare tax | $65,976.95 | 4.6% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $56,676.63 | 3.9% |
| Workers' compensation | $41,757.70 | 2.9% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $32,834.75 | 2.3% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $31,545.86 | 2.2% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $17,919.87 | 1.2% |
| Unemployment insurance | $16,436.54 | 1.1% |
| Social Security tax | $744.00 | <0.1% |