Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.1 million
Exact amount: $1,095,503.11
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $483,588.50 | 44.1% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $262,300.78 | 23.9% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $96,214.82 | 8.8% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $79,911.17 | 7.3% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $58,644.16 | 5.4% |
| Medicare tax | $49,456.76 | 4.5% |
| Workers' compensation | $30,988.84 | 2.8% |
| Unemployment insurance | $12,197.74 | 1.1% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $11,161.24 | 1.0% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $10,264.10 | 0.9% |
| Social Security tax | $775.00 | <0.1% |