Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.7 million
Exact amount: $1,661,497.39
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $722,070.50 | 43.5% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $371,800.14 | 22.4% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $185,415.72 | 11.2% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $131,148.42 | 7.9% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $79,753.03 | 4.8% |
| Medicare tax | $71,883.78 | 4.3% |
| Workers' compensation | $45,723.13 | 2.8% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $28,529.68 | 1.7% |
| Unemployment insurance | $17,997.40 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $5,997.59 | 0.4% |
| Social Security tax | $1,178.00 | <0.1% |