Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.2 million
Exact amount: $1,209,897.11
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $490,213.01 | 40.5% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $308,454.74 | 25.5% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $179,207.12 | 14.8% |
| Medicare tax | $55,071.51 | 4.6% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $46,944.82 | 3.9% |
| Workers' compensation | $34,201.84 | 2.8% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $30,789.07 | 2.5% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $29,174.69 | 2.4% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $19,277.89 | 1.6% |
| Unemployment insurance | $13,462.42 | 1.1% |
| Social Security tax | $3,100.00 | 0.3% |