Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.9 million
Exact amount: $1,919,538.70
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $834,687.00 | 43.5% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $465,481.54 | 24.2% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $208,837.35 | 10.9% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $109,929.64 | 5.7% |
| Medicare tax | $87,235.18 | 4.5% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $62,819.36 | 3.3% |
| Workers' compensation | $55,047.15 | 2.9% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $50,095.81 | 2.6% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $21,692.20 | 1.1% |
| Unemployment insurance | $21,667.47 | 1.1% |
| Social Security tax | $2,046.00 | 0.1% |