Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.3 million
Exact amount: $1,268,414.49
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $563,082.50 | 44.4% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $320,198.64 | 25.2% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $109,933.33 | 8.7% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $70,798.75 | 5.6% |
| Medicare tax | $59,164.14 | 4.7% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $44,787.45 | 3.5% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $40,533.01 | 3.2% |
| Workers' compensation | $37,253.59 | 2.9% |
| Unemployment insurance | $14,663.64 | 1.2% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $6,883.44 | 0.5% |
| Social Security tax | $1,116.00 | <0.1% |