Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.8 million
Exact amount: $1,763,257.58
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $781,691.00 | 44.3% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $433,478.80 | 24.6% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $178,719.25 | 10.1% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $89,940.12 | 5.1% |
| Medicare tax | $79,102.97 | 4.5% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $65,574.74 | 3.7% |
| Workers' compensation | $49,657.21 | 2.8% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $45,883.55 | 2.6% |
| Unemployment insurance | $19,545.91 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $18,224.20 | 1.0% |
| Social Security tax | $1,439.83 | <0.1% |