Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.8 million
Exact amount: $1,818,440.87
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $794,940.00 | 43.7% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $383,411.15 | 21.1% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $219,084.15 | 12.0% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $147,189.06 | 8.1% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $99,883.34 | 5.5% |
| Medicare tax | $75,405.15 | 4.1% |
| Workers' compensation | $47,838.63 | 2.6% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $19,371.48 | 1.1% |
| Unemployment insurance | $18,830.11 | 1.0% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $11,309.80 | 0.6% |
| Social Security tax | $1,178.00 | <0.1% |