Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.2 million
Exact amount: $1,174,419.10
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $483,588.50 | 41.2% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $354,749.89 | 30.2% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $139,323.40 | 11.9% |
| Medicare tax | $56,713.68 | 4.8% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $42,745.39 | 3.6% |
| Workers' compensation | $35,112.13 | 3.0% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $27,783.69 | 2.4% |
| Unemployment insurance | $13,820.73 | 1.2% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $11,656.52 | 1.0% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $6,648.13 | 0.6% |
| Social Security tax | $2,277.04 | 0.2% |