Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.5 million
Exact amount: $1,463,337.43
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $622,703.00 | 42.6% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $340,122.13 | 23.2% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $158,816.95 | 10.9% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $101,958.64 | 7.0% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $72,894.89 | 5.0% |
| Medicare tax | $65,238.90 | 4.5% |
| Workers' compensation | $41,172.89 | 2.8% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $27,682.88 | 1.9% |
| Unemployment insurance | $16,206.35 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $14,370.80 | 1.0% |
| Social Security tax | $2,170.00 | 0.1% |