Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.2 million
Exact amount: $1,182,571.01
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $490,213.00 | 41.5% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $275,073.15 | 23.3% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $165,926.25 | 14.0% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $69,090.48 | 5.8% |
| Medicare tax | $51,221.13 | 4.3% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $47,360.79 | 4.0% |
| Workers' compensation | $32,433.30 | 2.7% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $26,434.60 | 2.2% |
| Unemployment insurance | $12,766.31 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $10,812.00 | 0.9% |
| Social Security tax | $1,240.00 | 0.1% |