Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.7 million
Exact amount: $1,657,978.27
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $722,070.50 | 43.6% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $423,518.82 | 25.5% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $180,333.55 | 10.9% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $76,829.40 | 4.6% |
| Medicare tax | $74,325.12 | 4.5% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $54,385.36 | 3.3% |
| Workers' compensation | $47,528.59 | 2.9% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $39,502.05 | 2.4% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $19,722.83 | 1.2% |
| Unemployment insurance | $18,708.05 | 1.1% |
| Social Security tax | $1,054.00 | <0.1% |