Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.5 million
Exact amount: $1,465,346.88
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $576,331.50 | 39.3% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $371,190.31 | 25.3% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $199,710.61 | 13.6% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $73,178.03 | 5.0% |
| Medicare tax | $67,254.63 | 4.6% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $55,156.21 | 3.8% |
| Workers' compensation | $42,972.21 | 2.9% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $36,136.29 | 2.5% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $24,791.27 | 1.7% |
| Unemployment insurance | $16,914.56 | 1.2% |
| Social Security tax | $1,711.26 | 0.1% |