Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.9 million
Exact amount: $1,923,063.67
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $808,189.00 | 42.0% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $487,989.37 | 25.4% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $245,853.97 | 12.8% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $96,938.44 | 5.0% |
| Medicare tax | $85,665.88 | 4.5% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $65,861.32 | 3.4% |
| Workers' compensation | $54,354.13 | 2.8% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $47,355.17 | 2.5% |
| Unemployment insurance | $21,394.69 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $9,399.70 | 0.5% |
| Social Security tax | $62.00 | <0.1% |