Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.2 million
Exact amount: $1,231,631.56
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $457,090.50 | 37.1% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $331,720.42 | 26.9% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $173,973.63 | 14.1% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $74,166.76 | 6.0% |
| Medicare tax | $58,103.36 | 4.7% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $54,908.10 | 4.5% |
| Workers' compensation | $36,998.27 | 3.0% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $16,122.36 | 1.3% |
| Unemployment insurance | $14,563.16 | 1.2% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $12,745.00 | 1.0% |
| Social Security tax | $1,240.00 | 0.1% |