Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.4 million
Exact amount: $1,366,643.64
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $569,706.99 | 41.7% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $377,111.65 | 27.6% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $191,191.31 | 14.0% |
| Medicare tax | $60,451.92 | 4.4% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $49,581.59 | 3.6% |
| Workers' compensation | $38,657.13 | 2.8% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $35,141.13 | 2.6% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $16,924.74 | 1.2% |
| Unemployment insurance | $15,216.08 | 1.1% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $12,351.10 | 0.9% |
| Social Security tax | $310.00 | <0.1% |