Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.2 million
Exact amount: $1,247,332.35
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $536,584.50 | 43.0% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $284,148.50 | 22.8% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $138,436.60 | 11.1% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $89,807.03 | 7.2% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $61,017.92 | 4.9% |
| Medicare tax | $54,408.34 | 4.4% |
| Workers' compensation | $34,706.29 | 2.8% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $24,714.55 | 2.0% |
| Unemployment insurance | $13,661.00 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $9,537.62 | 0.8% |
| Social Security tax | $310.00 | <0.1% |