Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.8 million
Exact amount: $1,765,865.50
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $682,323.50 | 38.6% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $519,579.05 | 29.4% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $282,710.24 | 16.0% |
| Medicare tax | $80,288.54 | 4.5% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $69,171.78 | 3.9% |
| Workers' compensation | $50,905.70 | 2.9% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $44,365.35 | 2.5% |
| Unemployment insurance | $20,037.35 | 1.1% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $12,722.67 | 0.7% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $2,769.32 | 0.2% |
| Social Security tax | $992.00 | <0.1% |