Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.4 million
Exact amount: $1,402,577.82
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $529,960.00 | 37.8% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $413,316.65 | 29.5% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $198,679.68 | 14.2% |
| Medicare tax | $66,462.87 | 4.7% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $52,032.97 | 3.7% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $46,694.18 | 3.3% |
| Workers' compensation | $42,269.55 | 3.0% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $21,631.19 | 1.5% |
| Unemployment insurance | $16,638.01 | 1.2% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $14,024.72 | 1.0% |
| Social Security tax | $868.00 | <0.1% |