Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.2 million
Exact amount: $1,190,246.61
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $450,466.00 | 37.8% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $344,156.48 | 28.9% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $179,172.20 | 15.1% |
| Medicare tax | $55,208.94 | 4.6% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $51,856.16 | 4.4% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $38,525.86 | 3.2% |
| Workers' compensation | $35,403.87 | 3.0% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $14,749.40 | 1.2% |
| Unemployment insurance | $13,935.57 | 1.2% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $6,648.13 | 0.6% |
| Social Security tax | $124.00 | <0.1% |