Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.4 million
Exact amount: $1,431,689.72
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $569,707.00 | 39.8% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $391,180.24 | 27.3% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $193,002.31 | 13.5% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $71,933.14 | 5.0% |
| Medicare tax | $65,209.21 | 4.6% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $53,178.57 | 3.7% |
| Workers' compensation | $41,684.76 | 2.9% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $19,324.31 | 1.3% |
| Unemployment insurance | $16,407.85 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $8,822.33 | 0.6% |
| Social Security tax | $1,240.00 | <0.1% |