Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.2 million
Exact amount: $1,154,514.01
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $463,715.00 | 40.2% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $283,065.78 | 24.5% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $161,924.13 | 14.0% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $61,472.86 | 5.3% |
| Medicare tax | $52,314.51 | 4.5% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $43,192.35 | 3.7% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $39,636.37 | 3.4% |
| Workers' compensation | $32,540.52 | 2.8% |
| Unemployment insurance | $12,808.49 | 1.1% |
| Social Security tax | $3,844.00 | 0.3% |