Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.8 million
Exact amount: $1,767,989.59
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $768,442.00 | 43.5% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $350,499.73 | 19.8% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $190,941.64 | 10.8% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $153,222.33 | 8.7% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $104,207.49 | 5.9% |
| Medicare tax | $75,558.09 | 4.3% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $50,488.50 | 2.9% |
| Workers' compensation | $47,721.59 | 2.7% |
| Unemployment insurance | $18,784.03 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $5,024.19 | 0.3% |
| Social Security tax | $3,100.00 | 0.2% |