Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.9 million
Exact amount: $1,919,668.68
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $768,442.00 | 40.0% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $462,867.17 | 24.1% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $254,528.32 | 13.3% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $122,904.75 | 6.4% |
| Medicare tax | $86,466.67 | 4.5% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $83,938.47 | 4.4% |
| Workers' compensation | $55,121.93 | 2.9% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $50,487.51 | 2.6% |
| Unemployment insurance | $21,696.93 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $11,786.45 | 0.6% |
| Social Security tax | $1,428.48 | <0.1% |