Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.2 million
Exact amount: $1,157,142.38
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $483,588.50 | 41.8% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $299,307.35 | 25.9% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $154,438.44 | 13.3% |
| Medicare tax | $52,526.69 | 4.5% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $50,598.52 | 4.4% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $34,192.85 | 3.0% |
| Workers' compensation | $33,052.17 | 2.9% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $28,238.96 | 2.4% |
| Unemployment insurance | $13,009.91 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $5,510.59 | 0.5% |
| Social Security tax | $2,678.40 | 0.2% |