Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.7 million
Exact amount: $1,732,396.15
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $755,193.00 | 43.6% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $449,293.79 | 25.9% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $202,345.62 | 11.7% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $90,973.11 | 5.3% |
| Medicare tax | $76,636.59 | 4.4% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $57,169.88 | 3.3% |
| Workers' compensation | $48,539.42 | 2.8% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $26,093.81 | 1.5% |
| Unemployment insurance | $19,105.94 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $6,390.27 | 0.4% |
| Social Security tax | $654.72 | <0.1% |