Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.3 million
Exact amount: $1,276,726.77
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $549,833.50 | 43.1% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $261,790.22 | 20.5% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $148,233.97 | 11.6% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $88,924.66 | 7.0% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $66,508.18 | 5.2% |
| Medicare tax | $54,337.61 | 4.3% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $43,748.68 | 3.4% |
| Workers' compensation | $34,884.43 | 2.7% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $14,537.57 | 1.1% |
| Unemployment insurance | $13,731.10 | 1.1% |
| Social Security tax | $196.85 | <0.1% |