Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.3 million
Exact amount: $1,281,523.99
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $556,458.00 | 43.4% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $304,956.77 | 23.8% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $159,861.57 | 12.5% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $68,126.79 | 5.3% |
| Medicare tax | $55,873.70 | 4.4% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $46,368.57 | 3.6% |
| Workers' compensation | $35,100.64 | 2.7% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $29,195.26 | 2.3% |
| Unemployment insurance | $13,816.24 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $10,526.45 | 0.8% |
| Social Security tax | $1,240.00 | <0.1% |