Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.2 million
Exact amount: $1,215,778.12
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $490,213.00 | 40.3% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $276,050.03 | 22.7% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $159,979.91 | 13.2% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $103,814.37 | 8.5% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $66,491.43 | 5.5% |
| Medicare tax | $53,860.89 | 4.4% |
| Workers' compensation | $33,593.06 | 2.8% |
| Unemployment insurance | $13,222.79 | 1.1% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $13,031.44 | 1.1% |
| Social Security tax | $3,100.00 | 0.3% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $2,421.20 | 0.2% |