Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.8 million
Exact amount: $1,837,174.77
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $755,193.00 | 41.1% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $433,735.34 | 23.6% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $221,056.48 | 12.0% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $112,366.15 | 6.1% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $85,902.57 | 4.7% |
| Medicare tax | $82,618.37 | 4.5% |
| Workers' compensation | $52,505.39 | 2.9% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $52,129.25 | 2.8% |
| Unemployment insurance | $20,666.99 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $19,451.23 | 1.1% |
| Social Security tax | $1,550.00 | <0.1% |