Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.5 million
Exact amount: $1,466,882.49
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $616,078.50 | 42.0% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $343,649.70 | 23.4% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $197,894.91 | 13.5% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $88,557.11 | 6.0% |
| Medicare tax | $63,525.40 | 4.3% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $56,049.38 | 3.8% |
| Workers' compensation | $40,381.68 | 2.8% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $27,180.02 | 1.9% |
| Unemployment insurance | $15,894.92 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $14,880.87 | 1.0% |
| Social Security tax | $2,790.00 | 0.2% |