Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.3 million
Exact amount: $1,261,567.55
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $516,711.00 | 41.0% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $321,735.04 | 25.5% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $176,538.12 | 14.0% |
| Medicare tax | $55,955.11 | 4.4% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $55,575.93 | 4.4% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $40,582.65 | 3.2% |
| Workers' compensation | $35,782.02 | 2.8% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $26,373.06 | 2.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $17,595.62 | 1.4% |
| Unemployment insurance | $14,084.43 | 1.1% |
| Social Security tax | $634.57 | <0.1% |