Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.7 million
Exact amount: $1,745,724.05
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $755,193.00 | 43.3% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $356,918.24 | 20.4% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $170,887.55 | 9.8% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $153,526.73 | 8.8% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $95,334.78 | 5.5% |
| Medicare tax | $77,257.23 | 4.4% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $62,959.08 | 3.6% |
| Workers' compensation | $49,255.52 | 2.8% |
| Unemployment insurance | $19,387.80 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $4,074.12 | 0.2% |
| Social Security tax | $930.00 | <0.1% |