Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.5 million
Exact amount: $1,507,795.90
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $622,703.00 | 41.3% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $432,154.97 | 28.7% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $214,804.86 | 14.2% |
| Medicare tax | $67,137.59 | 4.5% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $58,731.84 | 3.9% |
| Workers' compensation | $42,695.17 | 2.8% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $36,360.58 | 2.4% |
| Unemployment insurance | $16,805.54 | 1.1% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $12,415.90 | 0.8% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $3,924.45 | 0.3% |
| Social Security tax | $62.00 | <0.1% |