Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.4 million
Exact amount: $1,412,673.70
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $549,833.50 | 38.9% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $403,686.89 | 28.6% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $199,484.18 | 14.1% |
| Medicare tax | $67,224.76 | 4.8% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $59,023.06 | 4.2% |
| Workers' compensation | $41,816.39 | 3.0% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $40,820.69 | 2.9% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $23,772.50 | 1.7% |
| Unemployment insurance | $16,459.62 | 1.2% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $7,762.11 | 0.5% |
| Social Security tax | $2,790.00 | 0.2% |