Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.8 million
Exact amount: $1,786,594.01
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $741,944.00 | 41.5% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $462,208.64 | 25.9% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $185,031.88 | 10.4% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $113,692.76 | 6.4% |
| Medicare tax | $83,870.44 | 4.7% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $76,320.58 | 4.3% |
| Workers' compensation | $52,790.71 | 3.0% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $37,773.62 | 2.1% |
| Unemployment insurance | $20,779.30 | 1.2% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $8,648.08 | 0.5% |
| Social Security tax | $3,534.00 | 0.2% |