Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.8 million
Exact amount: $1,802,409.31
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $596,205.00 | 33.1% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $575,293.88 | 31.9% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $300,798.77 | 16.7% |
| Medicare tax | $89,575.56 | 5.0% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $86,453.67 | 4.8% |
| Workers' compensation | $57,452.65 | 3.2% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $55,646.46 | 3.1% |
| Unemployment insurance | $22,614.34 | 1.3% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $13,243.66 | 0.7% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $2,769.32 | 0.2% |
| Social Security tax | $2,356.00 | 0.1% |