Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.7 million
Exact amount: $1,691,858.58
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $655,825.50 | 38.8% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $426,473.07 | 25.2% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $291,014.65 | 17.2% |
| Medicare tax | $73,242.32 | 4.3% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $63,385.41 | 3.7% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $52,066.91 | 3.1% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $47,432.22 | 2.8% |
| Workers' compensation | $46,925.32 | 2.8% |
| Unemployment insurance | $18,470.60 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $16,402.58 | 1.0% |
| Social Security tax | $620.00 | <0.1% |