Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.7 million
Exact amount: $1,748,805.85
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $768,442.00 | 43.9% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $446,129.30 | 25.5% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $151,681.47 | 8.7% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $96,031.51 | 5.5% |
| Medicare tax | $81,820.69 | 4.7% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $63,554.58 | 3.6% |
| Workers' compensation | $51,537.61 | 2.9% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $43,418.90 | 2.5% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $22,183.71 | 1.3% |
| Unemployment insurance | $20,286.08 | 1.2% |
| Social Security tax | $3,720.00 | 0.2% |